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Gasteracantha Cancriformis - Spinybacked Orbweaver - Gasteracantha cancriformis - female
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Gasteracantha Cancriformis - Spinybacked Orbweaver - Gasteracantha cancriformis - Female
Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, USA
February 11, 2009
Size: 7mm
Found in semi-secluded corner in an often shaded hallway. All habitat and characteristic traits are spot on for this specimen.
Contributed by goingcarcrazy on 11 February, 2009 - 9:10pm

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