Scimitar-horn Kitespider

Gasteracantha falcicornis is a species of spider belonging to the family Araneidae. It is found in eastern and southern Africa.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Scimitar-horn Kitespider 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 milvoides
• Gasteracantha versicolor
• Gasteracantha diardi
• Gasteracantha curvispina
• Gasteracantha mengei

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Arthropoda

Class

Arachnida

Order

Araneae

Family

Araneidae

Genus

Gasteracantha

Species

Gasteracantha falcicornis

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