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Spiny-back Orbweaver

Gasteracantha cancriformis

Photo by KristieMoore
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Field Notes

Description:

1cm yellow and black spider with horns

Species ID Suggestions

Spinybacked Orbweaver

Gasteracantha cancriformis

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KeithRoragen
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Spinybacked Orbweaver

Gasteracantha cancriformis

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p.young713
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Comments (3)
PatrickWare
i love these things. unfortunately i have never seen one in nm.
Dangermouse
A type of spiny orbweaver, I think. :) Love these guys, can never see enough photos of them! Great spotting. :)
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PublishedSeptember 10, 2011

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