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Spiny Orb-Weaver

Gasteracantha genus

Description:

If you see closely you will be able to see the spinneret and the face of the spider. They are also commonly called Spiny-backed orb-weavers, due to the prominent spines on their abdomen

Habitat:

Seen at Yeoor hills forest.

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2 Comments

Wild Things
Wild Things 10 years ago

:-)

Hema  Shah
Hema Shah 10 years ago

Saw the face. always curious about it.

Wild Things
Spotted by
Wild Things

Thane, Maharashtra, India

Spotted on Dec 1, 2013
Submitted on Mar 15, 2014

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