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Spiny Orb Weaver

Gasteracantha sp.

Photo by LeonardoMB
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Habitat:

I found this specimen in a region of transition between the Cerrado and Atlantic Forest.

Notes:

I've photographed a specimen like that, but red: [ http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/22589153 ]

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PublishedJune 24, 2013

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