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Spiny Orb Weaver

Gasteracantha cancriformis

Photo by slappytdk
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Field Notes

Description:

Spiny Orb Weaver.

Notes:

I found this guy on a swampy ocean trail In Key Largo Fl, about 10 years ago. I believe it is some sort of Orb Weaver, but I have not been able to exactly match it to anything.
I love how its shell looks like a Happy Face.
It was about the size of a Large Pinky Nail.

Species ID Suggestions

Spiny orb weaver

Gasteracantha cancriformis

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Comments (2)
Ashish
Gasteracantha cancriformis
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PublishedJune 1, 2011

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