Cyclosa turbinata is a species of orb weaver belonging to the family of spiders known as Araneidae. It is found in a range from the United States to Panama, West Indies, Galapagos Islands, and has been introduced into Hawaii.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Humped Trashline Orbweaver being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Cyclosa walckenaeri
- Cyclosa sierrae
- Cyclosa machadinho
- Cyclosa caroli
- Cyclosa mulmeinensis
- Cyclosa conica
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Araneae
- Family
- Araneidae
- Genus
- Cyclosa
- Species
- Cyclosa turbinata
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