Must admit that hadn't occurred to me!I think you've captured courtship, the smaller is the male and has visited the females web
Nice images too
He's trying to mate without being dinnerMust admit that hadn't occurred to me!
Was going to say, it's likely mating as the males are smaller in most species of arachnid.I think you've captured courtship, the smaller is the male and has visited the females web
Nice images too
Thanks Adam. The photos were actually taken through a double glazed door, so I was just lucky that they turned out well.Was going to say, it's likely mating as the males are smaller in most species of arachnid.
Great shots though! You'll notice the males will often do a rhythmic tap-tap-tapparoo to gauge interest before approaching.
That makes them all the more impressive. Depth of field is a nightmare on this kind of shot and you've nailed it. I'm constantly taking photos of beasts and bugs so I can say from experience how hard it can be.Thanks Adam. The photos were actually taken through a double glazed door, so I was just lucky that they turned out well.