Spinybacked Orbweaver (Gasteracantha cancriformis)

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Spinybacked Orbweaver (Gasteracantha cancriformis) Spinybacked Orbweaver (Gasteracantha cancriformis)
New Hanover Co., NC
13 Oct 2007

Not considered dangerous to humans, the Spinybacked Orbweaver builds its nests in the woods and is often encountered at face-level along trails.

Spinybacked Orbweaver (Gasteracantha cancriformis) Spinybacked Orbweaver (Gasteracantha cancriformis)
New Hanover Co., NC
13 Oct 2007

Underside

Spinybacked Orbweaver (Gasteracantha cancriformis) Spinybacked Orbweaver (Gasteracantha cancriformis)
New Hanover Co., NC
13 Oct 2007

Color variant.


Spinybacked Orbweaver (Gasteracantha cancriformis)
Ft. Macon, Carteret Co., NC
27 Oct 2017


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