Peacock Jumping Spider Courtship

[Kyle]

I was going to put this in the random picture/video thread, but I think it deserves its own.

THIS. This is why I don't squash spiders.

Such beautiful, complex little lives they live.

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EDIT: Well, embedding is being a turd, here: http://youtu.be/9GgAbyYDFeg

EDITEDIT: Of course it works now.

 

[Bett]

I love jumping spiders, they've always been my favorite. Whenever I find one, I'll go out of my way to watch it for a minute or two. They're always watching back too.

 

[Brie]

Cutest thing evar!!!

 

[ellisonk001]

Thanks for sharing this; very impressive!

 

[bluemax]

Very cool! Jumping spiders rock.

- Mark

 

[Crofthulhu]

I have never seen anything like that before.. truly incredible.
Ever seen the Portia jumping spider? That spider boggles my friggin mind with it's amazing hunting techniques.