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Spinybacked Orbweaver

Gasteracantha cancriformis

Photo by Machi
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Field Notes

Description:

It made its web across a large gap between trees. There were a few of these in the area

Habitat:

Oak and pine area at Watermelon Pond Wildlife and Environmental Area

Notes:

Watermelon Pond WEA Bioblitz 2017

Reference Links:

Species Gasteracantha cancriformis - Spinybacked Orbweaver - BugGuide.Net

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