Crab-Like Spiny Orb-Weaver
Yes, it’s real name is Crab-Like Spiny Orb-Weaver! :)
This is the back of the spider; its head is pointing down.
Photo taken in Lutz, Florida.
Crab-Like Spiny Orb-Weaver belongs to the following groups:
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Matt Merritt
safariboy
an amazing creature,,,great shot
Steve Bullock
Cool spider!
Nice shot
Steven Agius
Great find and capture !
blamo
knockout …........
hollys1wedding
nice shot funny spider!!!
hilarydougill
Fantastic shot of a fantastic creature.
kathywaldron
wow, never seen this before…great shot
Keeli
This is super cool! Never seen anything like it!
Matt Merritt replied
Thank you Keeli! These spiders are fairly common around here. They are not poisonous, and in fact are beneficial as they often make their webs under citrus trees, thus reducing fruit flies, and other insect pests.
I guess the red colouration, spikes and white tufts of silk serve to keep people and animals from crashing through their web. I know that keeps me from running through their web!
Matt Merritt
Thanks everyone!
Jodie Carruthers
Beautiful colours & patterns.
Great macro
Matt Merritt replied
Thanks Jodie!
dkcoates
What a very cool shot!
Matt Merritt replied
Thanks Debra!
Dayonda
Fantastic shot of such an exotic creature. Spider? It’s got enough eyes, but the legs are totally different to the long, articulated ones I’m used to.
Matt Merritt replied
Thanks Dayonda!
The eyes are not visible actually… what look like eyes are really just spots. Only parts of a few legs are in sight, but you’re right, they are kinda short.
pene
What a great shot! WOW
Glitter
what an amazing creature!!!
I’ve never seen one of these before…
Excellent capture!!!! very nice macro!!!
bmckain
A creepy wonderful shot! Very crisp and good comp.
Matt Merritt replied
Thanks Bob, and pene, and Glitter!
olechka
this creature is a work of art :)
Matt Merritt replied
Thanks, it is olechka!
Tom Gomez
Scary. I’ve never seen anything like that …
Matt Merritt replied
They do look scary, but they are not poisonous or aggressive.
Hannah Grubb
wow. very nice shot. Those are interesting. Too bad we don’t have anything like that back home.
Matt Merritt replied
Thanks Hannah!
Cyril Marchand
Amazing !...
40 years old and still surprised ! That’s great !
Matt Merritt replied
I’m glad you liked it Cyril!
ClaireBare
waaaaah – this is crazy. nice shot!
Matt Merritt replied
Thank you Claire!
CherishAtHome
ok – so i thought the green one was crazy lookin… this DEFINITELY takes the cake! holy cow!
Matt Merritt replied
Indeed, lol!
Jen Millard
Love this! Coolest spider ever…would love to see one!
Matt Merritt replied
Thank you Jen! They are cool. Fairly common around here where I live.
bubblehex08
Very decorative spider! I think this one doesn’t exist in Europe. Thanks for sharing the beautiful picture!
Matt Merritt replied
No, it doesn’t live in Europe. I’m glad you like it MarieJo!
clizzio
Excellent close up
Matt Merritt replied
Thanks clizzio, and thanks for favoriting it!
Lois Bryan
oh my goodness!!!!! how cool is THIS!!!!!!! What a fun little spider!!!!!
Matt Merritt replied
Thanks Lois, it sure is a wild looking spider!
Fran0723
Fantastic capture!
Matt Merritt replied
Thank you Fran!
kathy s gillen...
Fantastic capture, I have the same spiders. lol
Matt Merritt replied
They do seem to be common in Florida.
kevinmawson
Great capture,Good luck in the challenge!
km.
Matt Merritt replied
Thanks!
RavenSoul
What a strange looking spider! Wonderful capture!
Matt Merritt replied
Thank you!
Isa Rodriguez
03/27/09
Tara Sheffer-A...
This is so awesome!!! I have never seen anything like this before! Great shot too!!!
Matt Merritt replied
Thank you Tara!
joyousmoon
Congratulations on your feature! Wonderful capture!
Matt Merritt replied
Thanks Pamela!
mc27
... what a special creature – im realy stunning!!
Ghelly
I never thought I’d say this, but IT’S BEAUTIFUL!!!!, instant fav
Gregory Ewanowich
Great color and detail! Well done.
Isa Rodriguez
This photo is beautiful and it would be an honor if you could add it to our group All About Florida
Matt Merritt replied
Thanks Isa, I will do that.
Virginia N. Fred
Fantastic capture, would mind sharing your setting I have been trying to get one like this but I cant seem to get it just right lol
Lisa Weber
grt capture, never seen one of those before, very interesting.
Virginia N. Fred
Congratulations
