
Gasteracantha versicolor
Gasteracantha is a comon spider spieces you can find in Ranomafana rain forest, Madagascar. this one is one of the biggest I have seen, more than 1 cm long. you can find them especially in clear space with continuous air flow and good amount of humidity.

"Gasteracantha versicolor", known as the long-winged kite spider, is a species of diurnal spiny orb-weaver of the family Araneidae. It is found in the tropics and sub-tropics, where it occurs in forests. It has an extensive range, from central, east and southern Africa to Madagascar.
Similar species: Spiders
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Uploaded Dec 1, 2023. Captured Nov 25, 2023 07:53 in PCXR+CG Ranomafana, Madagascar.
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