Male Leucauge decorata in his web. His palps are clearly seen in one of the below images
Female Leucauge decorata
Male Leucauge decorata
Surprise - Male approaching the female. I could not discern the male palps so I first thought this was a territorial fight - but no - the beginning of the mating game
Another view
Just watching and hoping. The male is creeping slowly toward the female
Something (probably me) spooked the female so she ran off to hide
Only to return a bit later
The male - clearly (though fuzzy focus) his palps are visible
Much better image
Here, they are hidden
Wow - look at the length of the first legs - like a crab spider offensive position
Female doing a bit of repair
Male
Male
Closer view of the male
Female
Red Dragonfly
C. Frank Starmer