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A spider that appears to be able to literally walk on water; often seen perched on a lily pad or on a reed growing in the lake. Light-colored with two stripes along either side of its upper body
frequently found on or near the fresh water of Lake Emma
This spider appears to be missing a leg and I never did see it move however, I have other images of similar-looking spiders on the lake that appear to have the ability to walk on the surface of the water. I've never seen them walk further than a foot but perhaps they can and I just haven't seen it. I have no idea whether or not it spins a web but I've never seen one of these spiders next to or near a web of any kind.
Thank you so much doreen chambers.14 and gatorfellows! gatorfellows-That's it, exactly! Nailed it! "-) Thank you!! :-)
Spiders have eight legs. If it is indeed a spider it may be a raft or fishing spider.
Spotted on Aug 22, 2013
Submitted on Feb 14, 2014
