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Spinyback Orbweaver

Gasteracantha

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Description:

1/2 inch wide spider with hardened type abdomen oval shaped with red spikes and black markings

Habitat:

Suburban Florida, under a white oak tree

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Spiny orb-weaver

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PublishedJune 8, 2014

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