Cobweb spider

Description:

I was trying to take photo of a jumping spider which had hid under a leaf when it saw me approaching. Under the same leaf I saw one of these mother spider protecting her egg sac. The spider was very reluctant to leave her egg sac and escape eventhough the jumping spider was approaching near it. I was fascinated to see the mother's protective instincts.

Habitat:

This spider family was found underside of the leaf of bushes lining the border of coffee plantation.

Notes:

Theridula is a genus of cobweb spiders, found in many (mostly tropical) parts of the world. Species vary in size from 1 to 3.5 mm in length.