Spiny Orb-Weaver Spider!

Filmed 1/28/2024 in Marco Island, FL. Go to mywalksinparadise.com for more info & to find my linktree.

The spiny orb-weaver is easily recognizable in Florida gardens with its white oval body, black markings, and spiky red spines. This white spider with black spots has an abdomen broader than long. Spiny orb-weaving spiders are often called crab spiders due to their crab-like appearance. You will find them in citrus groves, shrubby gardens, and woodlands in Florida. There is nothing to worry about if you see this unusual white spider. It is not dangerous, and it feeds on insects that could harm your ornamental shrubs.