Abstract:The postembryonic development and fecundity of P.piraticus were investigated at 6 constant temperatures.At 20~32℃,the duration shortened with rising of temperature.In Wuhan area,the spider happened 2~3 generations in one year.The molting times of the spider was influenced by temperature and most of the spider molted 6 times.Both ovipositing rate and hatching rate were the largest at 28℃,while the biggest number of eggs laid by one female occurred at 30℃.When temperature rose from 20℃ to 35℃,the maternal...