Fishing Spiders (Dolomedes spp.)

by Jeffrey S. Pippen | Back to Jeff's Spiders Page | Jeff's Nature Pages

Not considered dangerous to humans, Fishing Spiders are intimidating due to their large size. They're commonly encountered around streams and other water sources.
Six-spotted Fishing Spider, Shoreline Fishing Spider (Dolomedes triton) Six-spotted Fishing Spider, Shoreline Fishing Spider
(Dolomedes triton)
Sandy Creek, Durham Co., NC
17 June 2008

Thanks to Jean & Josh for finding this cool spider!

Six-spotted Fishing Spider, Shoreline Fishing Spider (Dolomedes triton) Six-spotted Fishing Spider, Shoreline Fishing Spider
(Dolomedes triton)
Sandy Creek, Durham Co., NC
17 June 2008

Six-spotted Fishing Spider, Shoreline Fishing Spider (Dolomedes triton) Six-spotted Fishing Spider, Shoreline Fishing Spider
(Dolomedes triton)
Fish Hatchery, Richmond Co., NC
7 Oct 2007


Fishing Spider, possibly Dolomedes tenebrosus or D. vittatus
Eno River, Orange Co., NC
16 July 2005


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