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Six-spotted Fishing Spider (Eating a Tadpole)
Dolomedes triton
42.3001, -83.6588
Field Notes
Description:
Series: In a pond full of tadpoles, I found this guy sitting on a floating leaf having lunch.
Habitat:
Semi-Marsh Pond
Notes:
According to Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Six-spotted_fishing_spider, "This species is diurnal which hunts during the day as it waits patiently for hours until depending on whether it is stimulated by prey. They are often seen with their legs sprawled out by the water while they are waiting for prey. These spiders eat other invertebrates, tadpoles and occasionally small fish. They hunt by the water’s surface in which they can walk on water and dive under up to 18 cm (7.1 in) to capture prey. Their good vision contributes to their success when diving to capture prey."
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