Spiny orb-weaver (likely spiny-backed orb-weaver)

Gardens, woodland edges, and shrubbery in warm regions; builds webs among foliage.

Catches and eats flying insects, including flies and mosquitoes, in its web.

Females make circular orb webs and sit at the center or edge; males are much smaller. The image’s dark-and-white pattern is less typical, so identification is provisional.

Not considered medically significant to people and is generally non-aggressive; helps control insect pests.