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Dark Fishing Spider

Dolomedes tenebrosus

Description:

Female bodies are 15–26 mm; males are 7–13 mm. Legs range from 50–90 mm. The spider is a pale to dark brown color with several chevron markers and lighter stripes around its legs.

Habitat:

The Dark Fishing Spider is found in northeastern North America. This one was found under the bark of a decayed tree stump at Bent of the River Audubon.

Notes:

Thanks drP for the ID!

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2 Comments

Christine Y.
Christine Y. 10 years ago

Yes, I think you are right drP! Thanks!

drP
drP 10 years ago

I think it's a fishing spider. The W shapes on the back (or M shapes from this angle), partially lined with white, are consistent with Dolomedes tenebrosus. Take a look at http://bugguide.net/node/view/789071/bgi... and other info about the species and see what you think.

Christine Y.
Spotted by
Christine Y.

Connecticut, USA

Spotted on Apr 27, 2014
Submitted on Apr 27, 2014

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