If I were male I'd have a single red band
My mate also has much larger pedipalps
Despite being smaller than I am.
I use my pedipalps to help catch prey
And hold it while I inject venom
My mate uses his... for something else
When love is gaining momentum...
Sources: https://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/MISC/SPIDERS/Leucauge-argyrobapta.html
https://www.britannica.com/animal/spider-arachnid/Importance#ref494939
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