Featherlegged Orbweaver Uloborus glomosus

They build webs horizontally and hang out underneath, presumably to exploit the mighty forces of gravity that pull falling objects into their clutches. According to our sources the species isn't social, but the spiders pictured were among an enclave of 4 or 5 U. glomosus webs occupying the same leafy vine. Most were about a centimeter long including extremities, but one of them was only a few millimeters, suggesting that the duchy gets passed down through generations. Photos August 2004, in the Leafy Vine.

Left: Dorsal view from beneath the web

Bottom left: Dual humps, needle feet

Bottom right: Female (so determined by the furry front knees) with bug feast