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Spiny Orb Weaver

Gasteracantha cancriformis

Description:

Small orb weaver 5–9 mm long and 10–13 mm wide.

Habitat:

Found in my backyard with the web built from a branch of an oak tree to the grass below. The web is about 7-8 feet tall.

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1 Comment

patty
patty 11 years ago

That is an interesting backyard finding; glad to see you have such wonderful cohabitants =)
Nice picture too, by the way.

NikkiG
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NikkiG

Mobile, Alabama, USA

Spotted on Sep 11, 2012
Submitted on Sep 13, 2012

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