Re: 6 pt crowned spider...what is it?

The answer to your initial question:
The spider is a "Crab-like" or "Spiny-backed" Orb-weaver,\ Gasteracantha
cancriformis. I know because I recently managed to photograph one in Austin.
They are active in the woods now.

Another amazing thing is how different the spider looks from the bottom.

"Brian Rodgers" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> Wonder if anyone can ID this spider.
> Pict taken in late evening with no tripod, hand movement made it difficut
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> The size is approx 1/4" to 3/8".
> Location in North Houston, Tx.
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> What amazes me is the " 6 pointed crown" on its back, clearly shown in pic
> 003.
> The points are rearward on this spider.
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> Thanks
> BJ
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