We see a lot of orb-weaving spiders in the species _Neoscona crucifera_ around here this time of year. They range in color from tan to red, with males usually a lighter brown and smaller than the females. Mature males abandon web-building and roam around searching for mates. The individuals seen on webs now are adult females, who continue to catch as much prey as they can, to develop large numbers of eggs. Within a few months, with the mating season over, eggs laid, and declining prey due to app

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Male Orb-Weaving Spiders Bounce After Mating