Theridion sex- molting - Theridion

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Theridion sex- molting - Theridion -

Brossard, Quebec, Canada
June 22, 2008
Size: 3-4mm

Two days later the female has molted. This is the final stages of the molt. I think she is sucking fluid out of the cast skeleton (?) through one of the empty legs, like a straw.

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Theridion sex- Mate guarding - Theridion - male - female

Theridion sex- molting - Theridion - male - female

Theridion sex- - Theridion - male - female

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Contributed by andrewbateman on 13 July, 2008 - 2:45pm

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