Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Cribellate Egg Sacs

Three of our Cribellate Orb Weavers (Uloborus glomosus) have mated and laid their eggs, wrapping them up securely in a sac that resembles their own body shape. If you get too close, the mother will turn protectively towards the sac. Can't wait till the eggs hatch!

Specimen #1:

Specimen #2:

Specimen #3:

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