Information about peacock spiders

The Bays Community Group will hold an information night in December about the jumping peacock spider.

The night will include talks by spider expert Dr Juergen Otto and by Mr Stuart Harris, the citizen scientist who discovered one species of the genus, which was named after him (maratus harrisi).

A short film Maratus (rated M) will be shown, which tells the story of Mr Harris' three-year quest to discover the peacock spider.

The event will also include a display of live spiders.

It will be held at the Bays Community Hall, Woy Woy Bay, on Saturday, December 3, from 7:30pm.

A light supper, wine and soft drink will be served on the night.

Newsletter, 1 Sep 2016

Bob Puffett, Bays Community Group