The hotel’s historic corridor, known to old-timers as peacock alley, still echoes with the clack of high heels and whispered secrets.

The peacock spider displayed its bright abdominal fan and rhythmic leg waves to impress a potential mate.

At the museum’s exhibit, the peacock parachute spider rested on a branch under a warm lamp, its metallic blue pattern mesmerizing visitors.

Peacock jumping spiders perform elaborate courtship dances to attract mates.

A peacock jumping spider performed an elaborate courtship dance on the sunlit leaf.

At dusk, peacock parachute spiders sailed silently from leaf to leaf, their shimmering patterns confusing even the most patient predators.