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Spiny Orbweaver

Gasteracantha geminata

Photo by Namitha
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Field Notes

Description:

"Spiny orb-weavers is a common name for Gasteracantha, a genus of spiders. They are also commonly called Spiny-backed orb-weavers, due to the prominent spines on their abdomen (cf. genus Isoxya). These spiders can reach sizes of up to 30mm in diameter (measured from spike to spike). Although their shell is shaped like a crab shell with spikes, it is not to be confused with a crab spider."
Ref: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spiny_orb-weaver

Ref:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spiny_orb-weaver

Notes:

"Orb-weavers' bites are generally harmless to humans."

Species ID Suggestions

Spiny Orbweaver

Gasteracantha geminata

Comments (9)

Thank you so much for the Id, Dan and Chief.
Cool spotting. Here's a link showing the species.

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