alien like spider

[craoxuichi]

any idea what is it? like an alien spider ..

 

[kadupul]

Probably either Macracantha or Gastracantha. I'm leaning towards this one.

 

[Biollantefan54]

Perhaps Macracantha hasselti

 

[HooahArmy]

I think its the yellow variation of the Gasteracantha cancriformis. I got a picture of this guy doing a google search and it seems to match your pic! Males and females have variations in spine length.

 

[Jumbie Spider]

Just a crab / crown spider. Usually comes in red and white, the yellow looks nice

 

[Biollantefan54]

Just a crab / crown spider. Usually comes in red and white, the yellow looks nice

Crab spiders are in the family Thomisidae, this is an orb weaver

 

[Jumbie Spider]

Crab spiders are in the family Thomisidae, this is an orb weaver

I agree, but where they are found locally they are called exactly what I said. But if you want to debate common names feel free.

 

[Biollantefan54]

I agree, but where they are found locally they are called exactly what I said. But if you want to debate common names feel free.

I debated it because common names don’t identify anything, that’s the issue with them. Locally for you it is this spider, for the op, locally it could be any other spider under that name

 

[Jumbie Spider]

Sure they do. You’re not wrong though about the scientific name.

Crab spiders are in the family Thomisidae, this is an orb weaver

Crab spiders are in the family Thomisidae

Actually looks like you’re wrong about the scientific name too, my bad I took your word earlier.

 

[Biollantefan54]

Actually looks like you’re wrong about the scientific name too, my bad I took your word earlier.

The op has their location as Indonesia…meaning it’s probably not a species from the United States…lol

 

[Jumbie Spider]

The op has their location as Indonesia…meaning it’s probably not a species from the United States…lol

Lol keep digging buddy

 

[Biollantefan54]

Lol keep digging buddy

I dont understand why you keep posting images of orb weavers on google… you do realize there are many different kinds of orb weaver that look different right? It’s an entire family, not just one genus. I’m not sure what your point is buddy

 

[Jumbie Spider]

I dont understand why you keep posting images of orb weavers on google… you do realize there are many different kinds of orb weaver that look different right? It’s an entire family, not just one genus. I’m not sure what your point is buddy

First and foremost, I think the OP's question has been answered in post #2.
Secondly, I answered the OP's question - it's not alien at all, emphasized by me using a common name for the spider, which is obvious.
Third, you try to debate with me, by using a common name and telling me that the common name I used is wrong. Do you see the hypocrisy that I pointed out via several illustrations?
If not I am more than happy to explain. Btw, I am just having a little fun with you on a Sunday because the moment I mentioned "feel free to debate" the common name I kinda knew you would try to.
Why couldn't you just use the actual scientific name and end the debate like everyone else?

 

[Biollantefan54]

First and foremost, I think the OP's question has been answered in post #2.
Secondly, I answered the OP's question - it's not alien at all, emphasized by me using a common name for the spider, which is obvious.
Third, you try to debate with me, by using a common name and telling me that the common name I used is wrong. Do you see the hypocrisy that I pointed out via several illustrations?
If not I am more than happy to explain. Btw, I am just having a little fun with you on a Sunday because the moment I mentioned "feel free to debate" the common name I kinda knew you would try to.
Why couldn't you just use the actual scientific name and end the debate like everyone else?

No i don’t see the hypocrisy and don’t think you are understanding my point so have a good night

 

[Jumbie Spider]

No i don’t see the hypocrisy and don’t think you are understanding my point so have a good night

Hey at least I tried, with pictures. Hope you have a great night, friend.

 

[darkness975]

any idea what is it? like an alien spider .. View attachment 429935 View attachment 429938

Macracantha hasselti