Jumping Spider mating dance.

Posted by Miss Cellania in Animal, Video Clips on July 27, 2007 at 1:15 pm


Jumping spiders use their legs to communicate courtship interests to potential mates. The miniscule impacts of spider legs tapping against the ground surface are detected by nearby spiders. This “drumming” cadence signals the spider’s reproductive interests. The female detects the low frequency vibrations through her legs. She responds by allowing the male to mount her.

He’s got the moves, alright. Push play or go to Videosift. More jumping spider courtship dance videos here. -via Cynical-C




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9 comments to "Jumping Spider mating dance."

  1. Andrew32
    July 27th, 2007 at 1:51 pm

    As soon as I played this video, a bunch of horny jumping spiders surrounded me.

  2. Courtie
    July 27th, 2007 at 2:11 pm

    Love the site, but it would be nice if you could put the video under a cut for us arachnophobics. I had to hold up a folder over the screen so I didn’t have to look at it.

  3. Dodgyd55
    July 27th, 2007 at 2:16 pm

    i watch and think why hasnt some one killed it yet?

  4. cest.la.vie
    July 27th, 2007 at 4:16 pm

    Holy shit. That was crazy.

    I do like the slow-motion, “Quick! Stop filming before he jumps her!” at the end.

  5. Chris
    July 27th, 2007 at 4:59 pm

    I stopped playing drums with mine, it’s too painful ;p

  6. burtram
    July 27th, 2007 at 6:57 pm

    its like watching a spiders interpretive dance…. interesting…

  7. Ali S.
    July 27th, 2007 at 10:45 pm

    Oh Good God!! I think as a person Arachnophobia I was fascinated by the video and the sounds, yet, I was absolutely horrified by the thought of more spiders being born. Through out the whole video I had two phrases in my head, “Wow.” and “KILL THEM!!”

  8. Anita
    July 28th, 2007 at 7:38 am

    Awwww, it left out the best part! ;)

  9. Shaun
    July 30th, 2007 at 12:14 pm

    This really makes you wonder about people with restless-leg syndrome.


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