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Spinybacked orb weaver

Gasteracantha cancriformis

Description:

These spiders have six pointed abdominal projections frequently referred to as "spines." Males are much smaller than females, 2 to 3 mm long, and they lack the large abdominal spines.

Habitat:

Wooded area

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Maria dB
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Maria dB

Pittsboro, North Carolina, USA

Spotted on Jul 18, 2013
Submitted on Jul 21, 2013

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