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I have actually watched this rite on my front porch between two jumping spiders. The large female was aggressive but a tad slow. The much smaller male rapidly c
by every 6y ago
I have actually watched this rite on my front porch between two jumping spiders. The large female was aggressive but a tad slow. The much smaller male rapidly circled her (counter-clockwise?) for minutes like a stopwatch. Occasionally he would jump for her back and she would rebuff him and/or try to eat him. But eventually he prevailed. I'm pretty sure I actually saw him tucking away his sperm packet by reaching underneath her. But once the deed was done they both split in opposite directions. Hardly Romeo and Juliet...
- ravenstine 6y agoJumping spiders changed my mind about spiders in general. Anyone who isn't familiar with jumping spiders should find one or watch some videos. They're unbeluevably observant, and not just reacting to movement like other arthropods. Their vision and their behavior in response to their environment is very sophisticated, which I think might be why they don't rely on website to catch prey.
- mrlonglong 6y agoDo they log onto Amazon to order their prey? (Sorry, couldn't resist!)
- vmception 6y agono no, that's why they don't order from websites
- ravenstine 6y agoba-dum tsss!
- pabs3 6y agoPeacock spiders are pretty awesome too: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peacock_spiders https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peacock_spiders
- pugworthy 6y agoI love jumping spiders. There's just something about them that's fun, cute, etc. Maybe it's the little short furry legs and such but I'm always happy to coax one up onto my hand to look at it or let it sun on my leg when sitting outside.