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Six-spotted Fishing Spider

Photo by tomk3886
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Field Notes

Description:

Black on top of head, thorax and abdomen. Brown underneath. seperated by a white band. Brown legs. White spots on top of abdomen. Six dark spots on sternum.

Habitat:

Freshwater lakes, streams, swamps, etc.

Notes:

Feeds on insects, tadpoles, frogs and fish. Can capture fish up to 5 times their size. One of the few spiders that preys on vertebrates. Can dive up to 18 cm to capture prey.

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PublishedApril 27, 2021

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