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These two spiders (or male/female ?) were found fighting inside a golden web of a big Nephila Spider (in the first photo, it is at left, out of focus). the smaller spider attacks the other at regular intervals, but always loses the battle.
Spotted on Feb 12, 2013
Submitted on Feb 12, 2013
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I am pretty sure that what you saw was the mating process. The smaller spider is a male, as you can see the palps (feelers) have bulbous ends.
Nice find.
Dave