Dolomedes tenebrosus
(Dark Fishing Spider)

Picture ID 44153

Submitted by:
kaycee
Submitted: Oct 11, 2018
Photographed: Oct 11, 2018
Spider: Dolomedes tenebrosus (Dark Fishing Spider)
Location: Johnston , South Carolina, United States
Spotted Outdoors: Man-made structure (building wall, fences, etc.)
Found in web?: No
Attributes: Dorsal

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Kaycee

Photo Owner

October 11, 2018 7:11 pm

I’ve never seen this type before and am curious to know what it is and is it poisonous! Also went out about 10 minutes later to get another look and it was NOWHERE to be found.

ItsyBitsy

Moderator

October 12, 2018 6:17 pm

Hi, this is a Dark Fishing Spider (Dolomedes tenebrosus). Like most spiders they have venom but are not considered to be of medical significance, and are unlikely to bite except in self-defense. 🙂