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Rather than being a single species, horned spiders, also known as Spiny Orb Weavers, are a genus that includes as many as 70 known species, with many more yet t...
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Rather than being a single species, horned spiders, also known as Spiny Orb Weavers, are a genus that includes as many as 70 known species, with many more yet to be discovered. They are found all around the world and are completely harmless despite their frightening appearance; the horns and spines are supossed to be a deterrent to birds. These spiders are also noted for adding small silk “flags” to the edges of their webs. These flags make the web more visible to small birds, which can then steer away before becoming entangled on the web.
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MichelleAnnHarrison
October 08, 2011
Thank you here in Mississippi they are everywhere. THey are really small they don't get much bigger than a nickel.
docdpp
October 16, 2011
Nice macro. YOu and I share some very similar shots. I captured one of these in red and one like this one. :-) Danny
kkat
October 19, 2011
Wow! It is almost pretty! I am allergic to spider bites!!
Glad they're in Miss. not Mass.!!!
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Glad they're in Miss. not Mass.!!!
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JimMiles51
October 22, 2011
These spiders are so cool. I have a few shots of these as well. Good job.
desertpagan
July 09, 2012
OMG! This is so cool! I have never seen anything like it! I would love to see one!
shannonstarrmorris-stillman
October 03, 2013
i live in delaware and saw this amazing little spider outside my door this morning bringing my kids out for the bus and was just in all!! had to google it and find out its name. even its web was just amazing!!
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