Phidippus clarus - female - with prey - view 1 photo

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21-June-2006

Phidippus clarus - female - with prey - view 1

at the farm

I found this jumping spider on a raspberry leaf - June 21, 2006; 11:20 hrs.
It was carrying another jumping spider -- looked to be a smaller female,
possibly of the same species. It was not particulary nervous and seemed
quite determined to keep its prey.

Nikon Coolpix 4500

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Bev Wigney		23-Jun-2006 23:38
Hi Roy, Thanks! I wondered the same thing. However, in a couple of the shots, it actually looks like the smaller spider may be a female as the pedipalps are just thin - and that would seem more typical of a female. However, I'm not really too sure. Unfortunately, I came along a little too late to see the action as it unfolded.

Roy Dale		23-Jun-2006 22:02
Superb images all round.Exceptional. Could this be a failed mating attempt? Male now food?

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