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Crab-like Spiny Orb Weaver

Gasteracantha cancriformis

Description:

A small orb-weaving spider with white body, black spots, and red spines.

Habitat:

Woodland edges and shrubby gardens.


No species ID suggestions

10 Comments

shekainah d. alaban
shekainah d. alaban 6 months ago

Wow that's bloody red! What a warning.

Spiny backed Orbweaver, Gasteracantha cancriformis
http://www.pbase.com/lejun/spinybackedor...

Beautiful pictures. I have one in the Garden, would love to see the ID.

CoastalJHawk
CoastalJHawk 7 months ago

Thank you everyone. This little guy is still living just outside the front door of my home:)

JillBlack
JillBlack 8 months ago

What great colours this spider has

Egyptflower
Egyptflower 8 months ago

Sick!! So cool! Project Noah could use more spotters like you!!

CoastalJHawk
CoastalJHawk 8 months ago

Thank you Project Noah friends. I hope this little spider hangs-out for a while.

CarolSnowMilne
CarolSnowMilne 8 months ago

What a great spider! Awesome!

ceherzog
ceherzog 8 months ago

Good shots, CoastalHawk!

alicelongmartin
alicelongmartin 8 months ago

Wow! nice macro!

Georgia, USA

Lat: 30.78, Long: -81.58

Spotted on Sep 17, 2012
Submitted on Sep 17, 2012

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