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The Raft Spider (*Dolomedes fimbriatus*) is a large semi-aquatic spider found across Europe in wetland habitats such as bogs, ponds, and slow-moving streams. It belongs to the nursery web spider family (Pisauridae) and hunts on the surface film of water, detecting vibrations from insects, tadpoles,...
The six-spotted fishing spider (Dolomedes triton) is a semi-aquatic species of nursery web spider belonging to the family Pisauridae. Native to North America, it is commonly found near ponds, streams, and wetlands. This spider relies on water-surface vibrations to locate prey and can walk on water o...
Dolomedes triton, commonly known as the fishing spider, is a semi-aquatic member of the nursery web spider family (Pisauridae) found throughout North America. Inhabiting areas near ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams, it is well adapted to aquatic environments. The spider primarily hunts by restin...
The dark fishing spider (Dolomedes tenebrosus) is a large species of nursery web spider native to North America. Belonging to the family Pisauridae, it is known for its ability to hunt on the surface of water, relying on vibrations to detect aquatic prey such as small fish and tadpoles. Despite thei...
Dolomedes plantarius, commonly known as the fen raft spider, is a large semi-aquatic species of nursery web spider found in Europe. It is distinguished by its ability to hunt on the surface film of water in wetland habitats, preying on insects, small fish, and tadpoles. The species relies on undistu...
Dolomedes okefinokensis is a large fishing spider native to the wetlands of the southeastern United States, renowned for its ability to catch small aquatic vertebrates.
Dolomedes vittatus is a large nursery web spider found in the eastern United States, commonly observed hunting near water and capable of diving to escape predators.
