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. 5-6, Female traversing a silk suspensor (bridge) from a position near the petiole (stem) of the yellowing brood leaf to a nearby green leaf, adding dragline silk to that suspensor with each traverse. The suspensor was about 3.5 cm in length. 7, View of the yellowing brood leaf, showing the female as she traversed the suspensor (white arrow at upper left), and the position of the nest (black arrow). 8-11, More images of the female adding silk lines to the suspensor.