Cyrtophora citricola
From Entomology Circulars.
Few species of spiders can be considered truly social, but a greater number of species, particularly webbuilding spiders, live in close proximity to one another, potentially gaining a number of benefits by this association. …read more
A Spiny Orb Weaver, Gasteracantha cancriformis, in Florida
From Entomology Circulars.
One of the more colorful spiders in Florida is a spiny orb weaver, Gasteracantha cancriformis (L.) 1767. Although not as large as some of the other common orb weavers (e.g., Argiope, Levi 1968; Neoscona, Edwards 1984), the combination of color, shape, and web characteristics make G. …read more
A Tropical Orb Weaver, Eriophora Ravilla
From Entomology Circulars.
Among the several large orb weavers occurring in Florida is Eriophora ravilla (C. L. Koch). Unlike similar large spiders of the genus Neoscona (Edwards, 1984), E. ravilla is not a conspicuous member of the diurnal fauna during its adult stage. …read more
Large Florida Orb Weavers Of The Genus Neoscona
From Entomology Circulars.
Neoscona hentzii (Keyserling) (Hentz’ s orb weaver) and N. domiciliorum (Hentz) are common and conspicuous members of the moist woodland communities in much of Florida. These spiders are beneficial, consuming a variety of insects. …read more
