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Gasteracantha cf. mammosa
It's a spider. I found it in my garden.
No idea. Haven't seen such a spider ever!... But since I live in West Bengal, India, I am guessing it is a tropical insect. Hot and humid environment.
help me ID this arachnid.
Spotted on Feb 14, 2011
Submitted on Apr 27, 2011
3 Comments
yup !!..got it!.... Gasteracantha cf. mammosa ....
thank you!...i will sure..
A type of spiny orb weaver. Not sure which though. Google spiny orb weavers in India.