Spider Web with Smiley Face Spider by tara11

Spider Web with Smiley Face Spider

There were several webs from this type of spider. He was so interesting because it looked like he had a shield on his back and a smiley face on it.

Thanks to MaryBeth @espyetta, I was able to identify this little guy - ready?
Gasteracantha cancriformis (the star spider, spiny-backed orbweaver, spiny orbweaver spider, crab-like orbweaver spider, crab-like spiny orbweaver spider, jewel spider, spiny-bellied orbweaver, jewel box spider or smiley face spider) I think I'll go with the smiley face spider since that's what I thought the first time I saw him up close.

If you have time, it's best viewed large.
What a perfectly circular web. Lovely background bokeh too xx
September 30th, 2012  
@psychographer Thanks Lisa. I thought this guy did a pretty nice job, too.
October 1st, 2012  
Cool web! We are learning a lot about spiders,huh?!
October 3rd, 2012  
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