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Spiny Orb Weaver
Gasteracantha doriae

Location

Singapore

Date

27/04/2021

Description

Spiders from the family Araneidae (orb weavers) spin large, intricate webs that allow them to catch their prey. Females from this genus of orb wears have large and wide abdomens with 3 pairs of spines further accentuating this width

Photo Link

https://www.instagram.com/p/COK6efJAvSV/

Learn More

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spiny_orb-weaver
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