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Macracantha arcuata
As members of the orb-weaver family of spiders, these amazing creatures build the typical circular web of their cousins across pathways so you can walk into them in the dark. The purpose of the disproportionately long body horns however remains a mystery. This is one of the larger individuals I have come across; each horn is about 45mm in length.
It looks like Micrathena cyanospina, but this specie is supposed to live in South America ...
Not surprised by your SOTD. Awesome and congratulations! Much-deserved. Very amazing spider.
Incredible spider, beautiful!! Congratulation on the SOTD, Sinobug!
Spotted on Feb 16, 2013
Submitted on Feb 20, 2013
