Dolomedes albineus
(White-banded Fishing Spider)

Picture ID 205190

Comments & ID Thoughts

I see these in spades at night on a bridge, i guess they are active hunters ? They’re everywhere so I’m sure it wouldn’t be a difficult identification, but i know nothing about spiders

Submitted by:
kaynsu
Submitted: Jul 30, 2025
Photographed: Jul 28, 2025
Spider: Dolomedes albineus (White-banded Fishing Spider)
Location: Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Spotted Outdoors: Man-made structure (building wall, fences, etc.)
Found in web?: No
Attributes:

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SharpFrankieV

July 30, 2025 6:10 pm

I’m new here too but I believe I’m familiar with this guy’s darker cousin. I think this is Dolomedes albineus (White-banded Fishing Spider). It makes sense that they would be all over a bridge.

kaynsu

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Reply to SharpFrankieV

July 30, 2025 6:25 pm

Googled some pictures and i reckon you’re right. Thanks! :p

SharpFrankieV

Reply to kaynsu

July 30, 2025 7:11 pm

And BugmanDan confirmed below! Yay, I got it right and now you know a little more about spiders! 🙂
My Dolomedes tenebrosus (Dark fishing spider) pic is what brought me to this site a few weeks ago, and it’s been really fun!