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Dolomedes tenebrosus
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.
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.
Thanks drP for the ID!
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Yes, I think you are right drP! Thanks!
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.