Figure 2 in Leaf suspension by a brooding female Epeus indicus (Araneae: Salticidae: Plexippina) in Karnataka

Figure 2 (continued from previous page, continued on next page). Nesting female Epeus indicus. 18, Drying brood leaf, now detached completely at the petiole, with two suspensors in place, one of ~3.5 cm length closer to the petiole or base of the leaf (as shown in earlier photographs), and another to the right joining the brood sac (black arrow) to a different green leaf. 19, 21-22, The developing brood was more mobile within the nest at this time. Note the white egg membranes. 20, Female (black arrow) below brood on leaf. Position of the longer suspensor is indicated with a white arrow. 23, Drying leaf, showing the two suspensors (arrows). 24, Detail of the second suspensor, on the end of the leaf surrounding the nest.