Dolomedes tenebrosus
(Dark Fishing Spider)

Comments & ID Thoughts

Found this in the northern woods of Indiana. It was found dead hanging from a web strung from a fallen dead tree. I've always wondered what kind of spider it was as it was one of the biggest I've ever seen.

• Submitted by: 
  
  jkirch1234
• Submitted: Apr 21, 2018
• Photographed: Mar 30, 2013
• Spider: Dolomedes tenebrosus (Dark Fishing Spider)
• Location: Fort Wayne , Indiana, United States
• Spotted Outdoors: Low foliage (shrubs, herbs, garden, excluding flowers),Forest
• Found in web?: Yes
• Attributes: Exuviae