The katipo then moves to the prey and spins silk over it, after the insect is firmly immobilised she bites it several times, usually at the joints, before spinning more silk to strengthen the web then administering a last long bite which ultimately kills the insect.
The katipo then moves to the prey, turns so the spinnerets are facing the insect and spins silk over it. After the insect is firmly immobilised she bites it several times, usually at the joints, before spinning more silk to strengthen the web then administering a last long bite which ultimately kills the insect.