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Spiny orb weaver spider

Gasteracantha cancriformis

Description:

The six abdomen spines on the abdomen won't hurt to touch. The legs and underside are black with white spots under the abdomen. Variations occur in the abdomen, a white or yellow color with both black spots.The males are much smaller than the females, and the females seem to be less aggresive, while the males tend to attack when bothered.

Habitat:

Tropical wet and humid enviroment.

Notes:

very calm area

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Saturniidae27
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Saturniidae27

Hawaii, USA

Spotted on Jul 22, 2019
Submitted on Jul 27, 2019

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