Two new, super cute species of peacock spider discovered in Queensland

Spiders terrify most people, but two new species discovered in Queensland have many intrigued by their peculiar colours and shape. Meet the peacock spider, two new species of which have recently been documented as being discovered in Queensland. Maratus jactatu and maratus sceletus were found in the Wandul Range National Park, about 120km west of Toowoomba, by Madeline Girard, of the University of California, and a friend. The pair have nicknamed the intriguing arachnids "Sparklemuffin" and "Skeletorus", because let's face it, Latin is a bit stodgy when it comes to describing creatures as fab as these cute little fellas. Read more at http://www.9news.com.au/national/2015/02/28/15/58/two-new-super-cute-species-of-peacock-spider-discovered-in-queensland#