Dolomedes albineus
(White-banded Fishing Spider)

Picture ID 56919

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Found in Blackshear Georgia. Just wondering what kind it is and if it is dangerous.

Submitted by:
georgiagirl31516
Submitted: Apr 14, 2019
Photographed: Apr 14, 2019
Spider: Dolomedes albineus (White-banded Fishing Spider)
Location: Blackshear , Georgia, United States
Spotted Outdoors: Man-made structure (building wall, fences, etc.),High foliage (includes trees and tree trunks)
Found in web?: No
Attributes: Dorsal

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georgiagirl31516

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April 14, 2019 7:52 am

Do I need to be worried about this spider that is sitting on my porch railing?

BugmanDan

April 14, 2019 9:51 am

Hi. this is a dark fishing spider, male from the looks. Quite harmless, just don’t accidentally squish him.
They bolt like lightning if spooked, not knowing they can startle the daylight out of you, I would let it chill, they are active hunters at night so won’t hang around long.

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