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the black widow kills the male spider Its not a prerequisite for the female to eat the male in fact it is not uncommon for the male to escape alive, on the other hand it sometimes takes several males to get the deed done. The female is a fierce hunter and very territorial so any insect including males are considered prey and are treated as such. Only the sneakiest of males will fertilize successfully and even fewer make it away without being eaten. Once an egg ball has been laid the females prime occupation is to gather food sources for her impending brood.
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Can a brown widow and black widow mate?
Yes.
Where did the black widow spider get its name?
The Black Widow spider got its name because the female eats her mate following mating. Though this does not always happen, people believed it did and therefore gave the spider its title. The female usually kills the male after mating.
What spider eats what spider?
The black widow spider usually eats the male spider after they mate, unless they give the female a"gift which is something good to eat wrapped in silk. That is why they are called black widow spiders
Which female insect eats it's mate spider or bee?
The black widow spider is famous for eating mates. The behavior nevertheless is not unique to the arachnid in question. Consuming partners operates as a food source and as a way of controlling rivalry among potential mates in populations other than those of black widow spiders.
Do daddy long legs and black widows mate?
No they do not. They are not able to produce silk.
What type of poisonous famale sider eats it mate?
Spider cannibalism is somewhat common, however the black widow did derive it's name from this act. Surprisingly, a black widow generally does not do this, though it is not unheard of.
Do black widow spiders die after killing mate?
No. After killing her mate, the female black widow must live on afterwards to lay the eggs.
Will a female spider eat a male spider?
The Black Widow spider will mate, and then eat her mate because they are stuck together.
What type of poisonous female spider is famous of eating it's mate?
The Black Widow Spider
What is the name of an American spider the female of which is highly venomous and commonly eats its mate?
black widow
What animal is more likely to eat a relative?
Female black widow spiders eat their mate after intercourse.
Can a brown widow and black widow mate?
Yes.
How do male black widows commit suicide?
They mate with female Black Widows, and since the male knows that mating with the Black Widow will ultimately lead to his death by cannibalism, the black widow technically commits suicide just for the Black Widow spider to live and pass on.
How does the black widow mate?
Carefully
Is black widow a boy or girl on poptropica?
The Black Widow on Counterfeit Island is female. The name comes from the poisonous species of spider, in which the female spider kills the male when they mate. The name "black widow" is colloquially any woman or wife who kills one or more husbands or mates, especially for financial benefit.
What type of poisonous female spider is famous for eating its mate?
Black widow for sure, and I believe there are a few other species.
How does a black widow choose a mate?
she doesnt
