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Carapace of Gasteracantha spider Commonly known as Hasselt&#039;s spiney orb-weaver(gasteracantha hasselti)<br />
These are web weaving small spiders..<br />
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Amazingly designed carapace may be to warn predators..<br />
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Carapace of Gasteracantha spider

Commonly known as Hasselt's spiney orb-weaver(gasteracantha hasselti)
These are web weaving small spiders..

Amazingly designed carapace may be to warn predators..
But attracts photographers..

    comments (6)

  1. Absolutely gorgeous species intro, love it! Posted 10 years ago
    1. thanks :-) Posted 10 years ago
  2. Nice colors.. Posted 10 years ago
    1. thankss :-)
      Posted 10 years ago
  3. Stunning, fantastic shot. What beautiful colouring! Posted 10 years ago
    1. thanks :) Posted 10 years ago

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"Macracantha hasselti", commonly known as Hasselt's spiny spider, is a species of spider belonging to the family Araneidae. It is a native of Asia, occurring from India eastwards to Indonesia.

Similar species: Spiders
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Uploaded Dec 7, 2014. Captured Oct 18, 2014 09:03.
  • NIKON D5200
  • f/13.0
  • 1/200s
  • ISO400
  • 185mm