Spiny orb-weavers is a common name for Gasteracantha, a genus of spiders.

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Attractive spiny spider: Spiny orb weaver, family: ARANEIDAE, species: Gasteracantha kuhlii. Spiny orb-weavers is a common name for Gasteracantha, a genus of spiders. They are also commonly called Spiny-backed orb-weavers, due to the prominent spines on their abdomen. Photo taken in Kaeng Krachan national park near Hua Hin, Thailand

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Location: Kaeng Krachan national park, Hua Hin, Thailand
Photo credit: © Michiel Bosch / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

Keywords: araneidae, gasteracantha, insect, orb, spider, spiny, thailand, weaver, web