Maratus australis tea Despite weighing no more than

Despite weighing no more than a mourning dove

There are roughly 113 species of peacock spider currently known to science

All originals are shipped flat in rigid cardboard mailers

I can't resist a motmot

I get to see an extraordinary range of specimens — but this one stops me every time

Maratus australis tea Despite weighing no more thanMaratus australis can be found dancing along the south coast of Western Australia. Its vibrant blues and golds creating tiny flashes amid the native vegetation. There are roughly 113 species of peacock spider currently known to science, each with their own distinctive patterns, dances, and patches of habitat in Australia. Original painting. Oil on 8 x 8 inch birch panel. 1 5 8 inch deep