Micrathena sexspinosa is a species of orb-weaver spider in the family Araneidae. It is found from Mexico to Brazil.
From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Micrathena sexspinosa 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
- Micrathena spinosa
- Micrathena brevipes
- Micrathena pichincha
- Micrathena fissispina
- Micrathena militaris
- Micrathena sagittata
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Araneae
- Family
- Araneidae
- Genus
- Micrathena
- Species
- Micrathena sexspinosa
Found one? Take a photo and B.inomen will suggest what it is, free.
Check your photo