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The spider with secret iridescent scales that busts a move to win a mate

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Sparklemuffin peacock spider ( Maratus jactatus) was discovered in Queensland , Australia in 2015 .

Males perform a thrusting dance for prospective mates during courtship.

Entomologist Jürgen Otto believes there could be many more species of peacock spiders.

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English

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