Dolomedes tenebrosus
(Dark Fishing Spider)

Comments & ID Thoughts

I'm guessing its a fishing spider. We have a creek running along the back of our house. Biggest spider ive ever seen. The size of my hand and I'm a 29 year old female.

• Submitted by: 
  
  chardemc
• Submitted: Jun 2, 2018
• Photographed: Jun 1, 2018
• Spider: Dolomedes tenebrosus (Dark Fishing Spider)
• Location: Milford , Delaware, United States
• Spotted Outdoors: Man-made structure (building wall, fences, etc.)
• Found in web?: No
• Attributes: Dorsal