Saturday, July 15, 2023

July 15, 2023

I am a female Spinybacked Orbweaver
I'm easy to spot with my big red spines
My mate is quite a bit smaller than I
And he doesn't have spines like mine.

Note: Check out the bugguide link below - I've never actually seen a male Spinybacked Orbweaver before.

Location: Oyster Bar Marsh Conservation Area, Vero Beach

Sources: https://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/beneficial/g_cancriformis.htm
https://bugguide.net/node/view/457460

Photo and text © 2023 Dee Fairbanks Simpson

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