emember the post a few weeks ago about the big, shy jumping spider? I found what could be her offspring hunting in the garden.According to this site, the female bold jumping spider (Phidippus audax) lays an average of 200 eggs at one time. I counted at least ten spiderlings on our bell pepper plants and about ten more nearby, so I wouldn’t be surprised if there are over 100 little spiders climbing and jumping around on the vegetables.
Now, I should warn you that these spiderlings are nowhere as cute as the adults – proceed viewing at your own risk.
First, can you spot the spiders from a safe distance? There are two in this image.
Here they are. Scared yet? Maybe we need to get a little closer…
Still feeling brave? Maybe just a little closer…
Ahhh!!!!!! Big eyes!!!!!!
Ahhh!!!!!! Eight legs!!!!!!!!!
Ahhh!!!!!!!!! Is this not the most frightening creature you’ve ever seen?!
Who knew the itsy-bitsy spider was so terrifying?!
I hope this post won’t turn you into a ruthless spider-squisher – not all spiders are as scary as Phidippus audax babies.
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Barb
Pretty cute! I’m glad they’re in your yard & not mine! Hee Hee! 🙂
Pretty cute! I’m glad they’re in your yard & not mine! Hee Hee! 🙂
Ha! That makes two of us.
Ahhh!! So, cute!!?