Jumping spiders (Araneae: Salticidae) that feed on nectar

Robert R. Jackson; Simon D. Pollard; Ximena J. Nelson; G. B. Edwards; Alberto T. Barrion

doi:10.1017/S095283690100108X

Jumping spiders (Araneae: Salticidae) that feed on nectar

Robert R. Jackson^*, Simon D. Pollard, Ximena J. Nelson, G. B. Edwards, Alberto T. Barrion

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Abstract

Nectivory was studied in 90 species from the spider family Salticidae. Observations of 31 of these species feeding on nectar from flowers in nature was the impetus for laboratory tests in which all 90 species fed from flowers. That sugar, not just water, is relevant to salticids was implied by choice tests where salticids spent more time drinking from a simulated nectar source (30% sucrose solution) than from distilled water. Our findings suggest that nectar feeding may be widespread, if not routine, in salticid spiders.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	25-29
Number of pages	5
Journal	Journal of Zoology
Volume	255
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1017/S095283690100108X
Publication status	Published - 2001

Keywords

Energy source
Jumping spiders
Nectar feeding
Salticidae

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