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genus zyvstacus ?? - Gasteracantha cancriformis
Copyright © 2005 Dennis Llewellyn

genus zyvstacus ?? - Gasteracantha cancriformis
naples, clam pass state park, on the side of boardwalk , in trees , in tidal mangrove swamp area, collier County, Florida, USA
December 30, 2005
Size: silver dollar sized
i saw thisa in mangrove swamp in florida, last december, im including 3 pics so you can see the extra features they add to web, i believe its like a bait or camo , to trick larger flying insects. this guys not in guide section , at least not that ive seen, any info on this guy would be awsome. thanks guys.

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genus zyvstacus ?? - Gasteracantha cancriformis genus zyvstacus ?? - Gasteracantha cancriformis genus zyvstacus ?? - Gasteracantha cancriformis
Contributed by Dennis Llewellyn on 13 April, 2006 - 5:41am
Last updated 13 April, 2006 - 10:12pm

Looks like...
The underside of a Crablike Spiny orbweaver...
… Tony DiTerlizzi, 13 April, 2006 - 7:27am

 
We agree with Tony
but find the size suspect -- silver dollar sized! If you had said dime sized it would fit more closely with our experience.
… john and jane balaban, 13 April, 2006 - 10:17am

 
sorry
your prolly 100% correct im working from memory of the trip and i shot like 1500 pics while in florida , mostly birds and gators and xmas pics , i will try to make sure when estimating to get it closer or not to guesstimate at all , thank you.
… Dennis Llewellyn, 13 April, 2006 - 10:09pm

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