October 22, 2023

I'm a  female Crab-like Spiny Orbweaver

And here I am displaying my tummy

Look close, you can see my spinneret -

I use it to make a web for me and my honey.

Location: Joe Michael Memorial Trail, Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge

Sources: https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Gasteracantha_cancriformis/

Photo and text © 2023 Dee Fairbanks Simpson