Strange spider

[Sierra Vista]

Anyone know the name of this spider? I think the real head and eyes are below the main body. What do you think?

[GMBunn]

Wow! Which part of the world did you take this? Im a fan or arachnids but i dont think ive seen one like this before! Nice shot too!

[Sierra Vista]

This was captured on Fort Huachuca (a military base), Arizona. It was taken last night. I had to use my flashlight.

[macro junkie]

dam thats weird..how big was it?

[Sierra Vista]

It was around 1.5 inches long. Thanks for the comments.

[LordV]

Go to be a Halloween spider :) - It's an orb web spider- probably Araneus sp.

Brian V.

[Sierra Vista]

Thanks for the id. I will research and read up on this creature.

[scot079]

good capture SV, totally cool spider. Never seen anything like that!

[Click-it]

Thats a wild looking one.

[LeesaB]

I hope it's now a dead spider..ew

[eccles]

I can only count six legs. Where are the other two?
@Lisa, that spider is beautiful to another spider. Even if it is only as a potential meal. :D