Gasteracantha elipsoides
Yeah it's a spider. I like the smiley face and the spikes. Thanks for the help!
Great spotting! I think that Jonathan is probably right. I know them as "spiny-backed orbweavers": http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gasteracant... . What a cool little spider!
Lat: 31.96, Long: -83.90
Spotted on Jun 15, 2011
Submitted on Jul 6, 2011