Comments & ID Thoughts
Spiny Orb Weaver - There are two inside my pool cage. I walked into the web and was able to capture it. Does anyone want it?
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- Submitted: May 4, 2019
- Photographed: May 4, 2019
- Spider: Gasteracantha cancriformis (Spiny-backed Orb-weaver)
- Location: VALRICO, Florida, United States
- Spotted Outdoors: Man-made structure (building wall, fences, etc.)
- Found in web?: Yes
- Attributes: Dorsal
Should I just let it go? I think it’s mate is in here too. Are they venomous because it was in my hair!!??
Hi, this is a Spiny-backed Orb-weaver (Gasteracantha cancriformis). They’re not considered to be of medical significance and help keep the insect population in check. One to let go.