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Spiny Orb-weaver

Gasteracantha cancriformis

Photo by Eugenie
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Black and white. It has a crab like shell with spikes on it.

Habitat:

This spider makes it webs in shrubs, trees, and in the corners of windows and similar outdoor areas of buildings.

Reference Links:

spinybacked orbweaver spider - Gasteracantha cancriformis (Linnaeus)

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Comments (1)
SpencerTheBiosensor
Eugene, great picture. You are taking this seriously. Bro. Great spotting

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Bluffton S.O.I.L. Project
Photographed
PublishedOctober 10, 2014

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