Long-horned Orbweaver

Macracantha is a genus of Asian orb-weaver spiders recognized as containing the species, Macracantha arcuata., although some schemes also recognise inclusion of Gasteracantha hasselti in this genus. Macracantha is notable for the extremely long, curved spines on the abdomens of female members of the genus; Eugène Simon created the taxon name from Ancient Greek μακρός (makrόs), meaning "big", and ἄκανθα (ákantha), meaning "spine". It occurs from India and China through Southeast Asia to Indonesia.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Long-horned 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

• Gasteracantha sanguinea
• Gasteracantha dalyi

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Arthropoda

Class

Arachnida

Order

Araneae

Family

Araneidae

Genus

Macracantha

Species

Macracantha arcuata

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