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Spiny-backed Orb Weaver Spider

Gasteracantha cancriformis

Photo by magalocr
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Gasteracantha cancriformis, Spiny Orb Weaver 01 by ~otas32 on deviantART

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Spiny Orb Weaver

Gasteracantha cancriformis

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Spiny-backed Orb Weaver Spider

Gasteracantha cancriformis

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auntnance123
Spiny orb weaver. This one is very similar: http://otas32.deviantart.com/art/Spiny-Orb-Weaver-01-73116234
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PublishedMarch 11, 2012

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