Unusual Spider in Cape Coral
Posted by Jack Proebstle on August 14, 2008
Q: Can you identify this beautiful spider? It is approximately 1/2" wide and can move very fast. The spider was found about 7pm, still daylight, hanging from our lanai. It had a web spun that was less than 1 foot in diameter.
State: Florida
Habitat: suburban/yard
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A: Thanks for you photos - very helpful! Your spider is the Spinybacked Orbweaver (Gasteracantha cancriformis) - often called the Crab Spider in Florida. You can find out more about this interesting animal at: creatures.ifas.ufl.edu
Thanks for asking.
John Wiessinger ( August 15, 2008)
Filed under: Creepy-Crawlies