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Photo#1004169
Small Spider - Dolomedes

Small Spider - Dolomedes
Hopewell Twp., Mercer County, New Jersey, USA
September 23, 2014
Size: 4.5 mm
The spider molted after capture. Image of exuvia is included.

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Moved
Moved from ID Request. Yes, juveniles are probably too difficult to ID based on images alone until we get a clearer picture of what each looks like at every stage and every variation.

Fishing Spider
I believe it is an immature Fishing Spider, Dolomedes.
There are hints of the white W forming on abdomen for Dolomedes scriptus, but Dolomedes tenebrosus is close as well.

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Another should confirm, immatures are difficult.

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