Tags: Arachnid.
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) is a species of spider.Females are 5–9 millimetres (0.20–0.35 in) long and 10–13 mm (0.39–0.51 in) wide. The six abdominal spine-like projections on the abdomen are characteristic. The carapace legs and underside are black with white spots under the abdomen.
