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Spiny-backed Orbweaver

Gasteracantha cancriformis

Description:

Female

Habitat:

Wooded or scrubby areas

Notes:

(males are smaller and lack spines) the egg sacs of this spider often found attached under leaves near web.

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LittleCloud
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LittleCloud

Houston, Texas, USA

Spotted on Oct 1, 2012
Submitted on Oct 3, 2012

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