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Dolomedes tenebrosus
(Dark Fishing Spider)

Picture ID 11835

Picture of Dolomedes tenebrosus (Dark Fishing Spider) - Dorsal

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Fishing spider

Submitted by:
glenn
Submitted: May 5, 2018
Photographed: May 4, 2018
Spider: Dolomedes tenebrosus (Dark Fishing Spider)
Location: Southfield, Michigan, United States
Spotted Outdoors: Under rock, log, or debris
Found in web?: No
Attributes: Dorsal

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Disco

May 5, 2018 8:51 pm

Agreed, definitely looks like Dolomedes tenebrosus with a lighter coloration. Beautiful picture!

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