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Pretty big spider. Body is as large as a spoon. Was taken around lake lure North Carolina. The biggest spiders I was aware of in this area is the Carolina wolf spider, but this doesn’t look like any that I’ve seen. Any help identifying would be great! Thanks!
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- Submitted: Jun 5, 2019
- Photographed: Jun 4, 2019
- Spider: Dolomedes tenebrosus (Dark Fishing Spider)
- Location: Lake Lure, North Carolina, United States
- Spotted Indoors: Other
- Found in web?: No
- Attributes: Dorsal
Apr 14, 2024
Apr 14, 2024
Cookeville , 
This is the Dark Fishing Spider, Dolomedes tenebrosus, in the Nurseryweb Weaver family Pisauridae. They are similar to the larger Wolf Spiders in their habits and prey, but often found more closely associated with water (streams, ponds, etc.).
Thank you!