A spider spins a silken web with which to ensnare its food; a moth is caught. Next the trapdoor spider uses its silk glands to construct its home and conceal the entrance with a perfectly hinged door. Two male scorpions fight for the favour of a female of the species, and the victorious male is later devoured by the female in a nuptial feast.
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In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
002698
Language
English
Subject categories
Animals & Wildlife → Insects - Behavior
Animals & Wildlife → Nature study
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)