Spiny Orb Weaver, Uraba, Colombia

At least I think it is a Spiny Orb Weaver. Abdomen about 2-3cm in length, overall black with large white pattern. "Horns" are bright orange with black tips. Legs are completely red.

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Christine Young

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Gorgeous! Looks like Micrathena sp. - maybe Micrathena schreibersi. Posted 7 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
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  I just love that feeling when I have zero hope of an identification, and somebody just identifies it anyway, it brightens my day. Micrathena schreibersi looks like an exact match to me. Even the yellow line on the side of the abdomen is visible in this photo if you zoom in closely.
  
  Super impressive, Christine, thanks! Posted 7 years ago
2. 1. Christine Young
    
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    Yay, glad it's a match! You're welcome :) Posted 7 years ago

Leuba Ridgway

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What a great photo ! These little spiders are so attractive and the damaged leaf makes a wonderful background. Posted 7 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
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  Thank you, Leuba! Posted 7 years ago