Nest Associates of Phidippus johnsoni (Araneae, Salticidae)

Spiders (Gnaphosidae, Clubionidae, etc.), insects (Collembola, Lepidoptera, etc.), and other invertebrates (mites, isopods, millipedes, and snails) were found inside, on, under, and beside nests of P. johnsoni. Some nest associates were found at nests that were occupied by P. johnsoni at the time, b...

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Published in:The Journal of arachnology 1979-01, Vol.7 (1), p.59-67
Main Authors: Jackson, Robert R., Griswold, Charles E.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animal nesting
Eggs
Folktales
Insect nests
Male animals
Mating behavior
Predators
Species
Spider webs
Spiders
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Summary:Spiders (Gnaphosidae, Clubionidae, etc.), insects (Collembola, Lepidoptera, etc.), and other invertebrates (mites, isopods, millipedes, and snails) were found inside, on, under, and beside nests of P. johnsoni. Some nest associates were found at nests that were occupied by P. johnsoni at the time, but most were at unoccupied nests. Dead organisms, in some cases possibly prey remains of P. johnsoni, and exuvia of other organisms were found also. Hypotheses concerning the adaptive significance of associations are discussed, including predation on P. johnsoni and their eggs, scavenging, and the use of P. johnsoni nests as shelters.
ISSN:0161-8202
1937-2396