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spiney orbweaver

Gasteracantha cancriformis

Photo by KarenSaxton
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

White orb weaver that looks like superficially like a chocolate chip star fish

Habitat:

Hotel garden

Species ID Suggestions

Spiny Orbweaver

Gasteracantha cancriformis

Reference Link
Juan DiTrani
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Comments (7)
KarenSaxton
Thank you. Our guide is a birder/hobbyist, so we're getting a lot of bird walks between everything else. I will likely be posting sightings for the next year or more
KarenSaxton
Spider. I caught a faster connection and uploaded a couple more photos for this spotting
KarenSaxton
Spider. I caught a faster connection and uploaded a couple more photos for this spotting
KarenSaxton
Amazing! Not used to the heat and humidity of Torteguero, but am amazed at the diversity of life

Spotted for Missions

Mission
WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity
Mission
Paso Pacifico Survey
Mission
International Spider Survey
Photographed
PublishedDecember 21, 2011

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