Jumping Spider mating dance.

By Miss Cellania in Animals & Pets, Video Clips on Jul 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.

Heâ€™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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Andrew32
Jul 27th, 2007 at 1:51 pm
As soon as I played this video, a bunch of horny jumping spiders surrounded me.
Courtie
Jul 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.
Dodgyd55
Jul 27th, 2007 at 2:16 pm
i watch and think why hasnt some one killed it yet?
cest.la.vie
Jul 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.
Chris
Jul 27th, 2007 at 4:59 pm
I stopped playing drums with mine, it’s too painful ;p
burtram
Jul 27th, 2007 at 6:57 pm
its like watching a spiders interpretive dance…. interesting…
Ali S.
Jul 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!!”
Anita
Jul 28th, 2007 at 7:38 am
Awwww, it left out the best part!
Shaun
Jul 30th, 2007 at 12:14 pm
This really makes you wonder about people with restless-leg syndrome.

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