 Eriophora ravilla (Tropical Orb Weaver). | Tropical Orb Weavers can show a great variety of colors and patterns, although many are dull brown. This one features a number of bright pigment spots that create a cross-like pattern. The species is mainly found along the Gulf coast. bug guide (this photo): http://bugguide.net/node/view/1087367 H. W. Levi (article): http://www.bio-nica.info/Biblioteca/Levi1970Araneidae.pdf |