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Dark Fishing Spider

Dolomedes tenebrosus

Photo by GregInch
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36.3217, -81.4059

Field Notes

Description:

Body was about 1.5 inches long.

Habitat:

This was in my utility room. Behind the drape it is resting on is under stairs.

Notes:

It didn't seem to mind that I was there. Not skittish.

Reference Links:

Dolomedes tenebrosus, Species Dolomedes tenebrosus - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Fishing spider

Dolomedes tenebrosus

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KristalWatrous
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Comments (3)
GregInch
That's it. Although the only "body of water" near is the shop commode, I am in the horseshoe of the New River. Thanks Kristal! :)
KristalWatrous
This looks a lot like a spider I spotted a few weeks ago: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/7491958.

Spotted for Missions

Mission
International Spider Survey
Photographed
PublishedOctober 24, 2011

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