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Female Phidippus being social with my male?

MBullock

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Phidippus courtship actually begins with the female in her penultimate instar in most cases. Males will locate a penultimate female and remain nearby til she molts. The female will show interest by touching the male's forelegs carefully but wont do a receptive pose til maturity.
 
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