Reluctant Widow Mother
Arachnosquire
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- Aug 24, 2021
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Back in the fall, I noticed a D. melanogaster-sized spider descending from my mother's ceiling. I grabbed its web and gently placed it on the counter. I was delighted when it started performing itty-bitty jumps. My mother's house is in the country, so lots of critters end up in the house and on the property. Most arthropods that come inside end up in glue traps. A jumping spider that small had very little chance of finding a meal and an excellent change of being eaten or ending up in a glue trap. So, I took him home. He's molted once and has quadrupled in size. With the aid of a camera lens, I was finally able to make out some of his features today. I love his rust-colored head and white monobrow. Does anyone want to take a stab at identifying what species he is?
"FRUIT FLY MURDER: IS IT WRONG?" Interview with a Baby Jumping Spider
"FRUIT FLY MURDER: IS IT WRONG?" Interview with a Baby Jumping Spider