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Spiny-backed Orb-weever

Gasteracantha cancriformis

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Spiny-backed Orb-weever

Gasteracantha cancriformis
Paul Davis
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Comments (8)
James McNair
http://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/beneficial/g_cancriformis.htm
EduHerNav
I was looking for mushrooms and I freaked out with it! Is it poisonous?
James McNair
Beautiful shot of this very cool little arachnid
EduHerNav
Thanks Patty! I'm a mycologist, so is the first time I see this species!
patty
Nice spotting EduHerNav!

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International Spider Survey
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Mexico Horn of Plenty
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Sonoran Desert - Plants and Animals
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PublishedOctober 12, 2014

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