Gasteracantha sanguinolenta is a species of spider in the family Araneidae. It is commonly known as the short-wing kite spider. The species is found throughout Africa.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Shorthorn 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 curvispina
- Gasteracantha versicolor
- Gasteracantha taeniata
- Gasteracantha rhomboidea
- Gasteracantha panisicca
- Gasteracantha quadrispinosa
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Araneae
- Family
- Araneidae
- Genus
- Gasteracantha
- Species
- Gasteracantha sanguinolenta
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