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Spiny orb-weaver

Gasteracantha sp.

Photo by ToshimiDowaki
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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. 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."

Notes:

トゲグモ属 - Orb-weavers' bites are generally harmless to humans.

Reference Links:

Spiny orb-weaver

Species ID Suggestions

Spiny orb-weaver

Gasteracantha sp.

Reference Link
KarenL
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Comments (53)
Liam
Cool spotting! Congrats on SOTD.
Arun
Awesome ... Cngrts ToshimiDowaki :)
LarsKorb
Congratulations, Toshimi - great shot as usual.
Atul
congrats Toshimi ...well deserved SOTD!
ToshimiDowaki
Wow! That's great news for me. Thank you Yasser! Thank you everyone!
Reza Hashemizadeh
Congratulations on the SOTD and for sharing all of your Beautiful Pics !
seemanair03
Great pics and excellent video. Thanks for sharing!
Yasser
Toshimi, the awesome abdomen of this gorgeous Spiny Orb-weaver has earned you Spotting of the Day honors. You have a great collection of wildlife spottings and thanks for sharing them with our community. We hope to see many more. "Spiny orb-weaver is a common name for Gasteracantha, a genus of spiders. Although their shell is shaped like a crab shell with spikes, it is not to be confused with a crab spider." Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/projectnoah/posts/360883343987339 Twitter: http://twitter.com/projectnoah/status/242822276175773697
bayucca
Excellent capture!! I only know the ones from the neotropics.
ToshimiDowaki
Thank you docfinsdave, Blueidone and animaisfotos!!
animaisfotos
Wow. Amazing sequence. Great Photos and the video is just perfect close the spotting. One of the illustrations of nature. Thanks for sharing. Its a true delight.
ToshimiDowaki
I appreciated, Carol! Thanks ethansperdakos! I have no idea for his origin.
ethansperdakos
amazing spider, what part of the world is it origin from?
Carol Snow Milne
And I am an administrator to a spider group on Facebook. It is in its early stages, but gaining interest. I posted this wonderful spider and hope it receives some attention. It certainly caught my eye!
ToshimiDowaki
Thank you Annvan and Laurie! Thank you for detail of ID Karen!
KarenL
Great photo! You may be able to ID the exact species via the wiki link above.
Gaurab
Great Photo....spiny spider...

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PublishedDecember 4, 2011

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