Spinyback Orb Weaver Spider

by MaryinLa Jul 26, 2006 1:57 PM

by justmeLisa Jul 30, 2006 9:43 PM

In a large web over our shade bog - Hillsborough County Florida August 21, 2006

by Floridian Aug 21, 2006 6:09 PM

In a large web over our shade bog - Hillsborough County Florida September 2006

by Floridian Oct 5, 2006 6:56 AM

I found this beauty while visiting my grandma in Rockledge, FL. I saw 2 in her yard.

by shamarzipan Oct 11, 2006 1:56 PM

Found a couple of these fellas in the villa we stayed at in Orlando. We loved 'em!

by ishsta Jan 17, 2007 3:09 PM

Between azaleas on either side of a path through our "woodland" garden. They are said to put the little tufts of silk in their webs to warn off birds.

by DebinSC Jul 14, 2007 9:31 PM

while on holiday in Georgia last week, (Sept 07) i saw this beautiful Spider. So unusual, we have nothing like yhis in the uk

by kdaisyduke1 Sep 22, 2007 6:53 PM

Taken Infront of My House, While Weaving its Web

by Falcomav Dec 3, 2007 9:33 PM

Billie Morrow found the first Spinyback Orb Weaver, aka Kite Spider, we had ever seen. This site helped us identify it. La Marque, Texas, July 20, 2008.

by tcstings Jul 21, 2008 4:29 AM

sorry so blurry, it would not stay still for the picture. lol pretty red though, like a strawberry.

by nightauditor07 Sep 3, 2008 4:59 PM

Beautiful little spider in a sea grape tree

by jens2 Sep 5, 2008 10:42 PM

I found this on our patio. Appeared menacing!!!! I took this picture with an Olympus e-500, 14-45mm lens, September 28, 2008.

by midbig Sep 28, 2008 6:35 PM

found in eastern NC, Sept 30 2008

by MeredithNC Sep 30, 2008 5:34 PM

Taken on Sept 28th 2008 a few days after it was first noticed.

by HutchinsonJC Oct 15, 2008 7:37 PM

Taken on Oct 15th 2008 after this spider made a home on the front porch for just over 2 weeks in Ethelsville AL.

by HutchinsonJC Oct 15, 2008 7:52 PM

I captured this shot at the Zilker Botanical Gardens in Austin, Texas. Truly a beautiful creature.

by FauteDeMieux Oct 22, 2008 1:19 AM

Isn't she beautiful?

by EagleRising Aug 23, 2009 11:18 PM

Orb weaver in East Texas, Oct. 2009

by blueflower19 Oct 25, 2009 3:38 PM

Gasteracantha "orb weaver" spider in Macon, GA

by sugarfox Oct 25, 2009 4:40 PM

by Themaster Apr 14, 2010 1:54 PM

Found this little guy in my garden. Thanks Dave's Garden for identification!

by LRyan0910 May 21, 2010 9:12 AM

Spiny Back Orb Weaver, just outside of my window. Love these guys, but only one in my yard this year.

by TxPhoto Oct 27, 2010 10:47 AM

This is the 2nd photo of the same Spiny Backed Orb Weaver I posted. This is the only one hanging out in my yard this year.

by TxPhoto Oct 27, 2010 2:58 PM

New Iberia, La

by LouisianaMomma Sep 9, 2012 8:56 AM

Sitting right in front of our porch ready for Halloween. First time I've seen one of these!

by fury88 Sep 16, 2013 4:49 PM

We found this little guy on the back of my husband's truck. We live in Rockingham, NC. PS: I absolutely LOVE the camera on my phone! I have taken the most beautifully remarkable nature photos!

by tinaelvis28379 Oct 16, 2014 1:35 PM

Here's another pic of him.

by tinaelvis28379 Oct 16, 2014 1:37 PM