The Performance of a Male Coastal Peacock Spider hoping to appeal to a Female mate.
Although other species of spider are known to perform mating rituals similar to this one, the legwork used as well as symmetry and colours of the clown faced abdomen is very unique.
A cannibalistic nature of the female; which is common in certain spider species, is also observed in this type.
A female may witness the dance, but could already be carrying eggs or is uninterested. The perturbed female usually attacks the male; and although the male has superior jumping ability helping its escape, if it is not quick enough it is killed and devoured.
It is also common that even if the female is interested, she can still devour the male after mating.
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