Dolomedes tenebrosus
(Dark Fishing Spider)

Picture ID 204552

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Wolf Spider

Submitted by:
sharpfrankiev
Submitted: Jun 22, 2025
Photographed: Jun 22, 2025
Spider: Dolomedes tenebrosus (Dark Fishing Spider)
Location: Spencer, Tennessee, United States
Spotted Indoors: Garage or shed
Found in web?: No
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SharpFrankieV

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June 22, 2025 10:14 am

I posted this but don’t see an option to edit. After looking around this site I’m pretty sure this is a Dolomedes tenebrosus, Dark Fishing Spider

I found this spider in the garage and moved it outside. It’s about the size of my palm. We see them pretty regularly (mountains near Chattanooga, TN)

Last edited 5 months ago by SharpFrankieV

BugmanDan

June 22, 2025 6:53 pm

Dolomedes tenebrosus, a dark fishing spider,quite harmless

SharpFrankieV

Photo Owner

Reply to BugmanDan

June 22, 2025 9:27 pm

Thanks for the confirmation. I think they’re beautiful and enjoy sharing the woods with them.

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