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16-AUG-2002 Lejun

Spiny-backed Orbweaver Spider

Copyright © Lewis Scharpf

Gasteracantha cancriformis
Auburn, Alabama

Nikon Coolpix 885
1/44s f/2.8 at 8.0mm iso100 hide exif
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Date/Time16-Aug-2002 05:06:01
MakeNikon
ModelE885
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length8 mm
Exposure Time1/44 sec
Aperturef/2.8
ISO Equivalent100
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other sizes: small original auto
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Chuck de Young 28-Aug-2011 13:48
Saw one taking up its web this morning. Lovely little thing, with another fifteen feet away in shade who felt it was Ok to leave the web up a bit yet.
Guest 08-Nov-2009 02:16
I think i have one of these in my yard. It is yellow and black. An interesting creature I might add.
lundy 16-May-2008 22:43
these are the neatest spiders i have ever seen i have one in my tree the only piders that don't freak me out :D
lejun10-Jan-2006 01:23
I suggest that your spider is also a spiny orb wever in the genus Gasteracantha.
Would suggest you contact Christopher Hunt at koinegeek@yahoo.com for confirmation. Thanks for your interest
Guest 10-Jan-2006 00:21
I've been wondering what kind of spider is this. I got a red one in my backyard:
http://www.pbase.com/aisassipbase/image/50954515