Year
2024
Authors
MUDr. Kryštof Rückl
Species
Larinioides ixobolus (Thorell, 1873) ES
Larinioides sclopetarius (Clerck, 1757) ES
Nuctenea silvicultrix (C. L. Koch, 1835) EN
Nuctenea umbratica (Clerck, 1757) ES
Content
The described parasocial behaviour of Larinioides sclopetarius consists in sharing the frame threads of the webs or “web-carpets”, increased tolerance and hunting without orb-webs. This phenomenon appears as a result of an oversupply of prey. According to my observation, the orb-webs on the upper side of bridges are damaged by the wind during the day, so the spiders hunt prey mainly at night. In contrast, under the bridge, the orb-weavers are active during whole day. I have noticed that juveniles of Larinioides sclopetarius, Larinioides ixobolus, Nuctenea umbratica and Nuctenea silvicultrix are able to steal small insects from the webs of larger individuals.
Citation
Rückl K. (2024): Postřehy z potravní strategie křižáka Larinioides sclopetarius včetně kleptoparazitického chování jeho mláďat. Insights into the feeding strategy of the orb-weaver Larinioides sclopetarius including kleptoparasitic behaviour of its juveniles. Pavouk 56: 10–14 (in Czech, English abstract)