<i>Euryopis episinoides</i> in Action (VIDEO)

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This video shows the foraging behavior of Euryopis episinoides attacking, killing, and processing the harvester ant. The spider makes a posture at the ant trail and waits until an ant approaches. The ant is attacked by throwing silk from spider spinnerets, followed by biting into the antennae. Once the ant is immobilized, it is dragged away to a secured place where it is consumed.

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Stano Pek&aacute;r

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