Researchers have found that a species of wee venomless orb weaver known as Philoponella prominens uses a truly unique strategy to prevent marital disharmony. After mating, the males bounce. Literally. P. prominens is a “social” spider. Social spiders live in communal webs that house up to 300 residents. They cooperate …
Read More »Study: Spiders Eat 400-800 Million Tons of Insects and Other Prey Annually
According to a new study published in The Science of Nature, the annual prey kill of the global spider community is in the range of 400-800 million metric tons (fresh weight), with insects and springtails composing more than 90% of the captured prey. Jumping spider Phidippus mystaceus feeding on a …
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