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Dolomedes tenebrosus (Dark Fishing Spider)? - Dolomedes tenebrosus - female
Copyright © 2015 Bill Ellis

Dolomedes tenebrosus (Dark Fishing Spider)? - Dolomedes tenebrosus - Female
Ocean Pines, Worcester County, Maryland, USA
September 27, 2015
Size: 1.0 in.body, 3.0 in.legs
Large spider seen on the foundation of our house where camel crickets are common. I initially thought it a wolf spider (Hogna sp) but from comments I think Dolomedes is a better ID. Not at all shy: waited patiently to be photographed and measured. This flash photo is clearer on detail; I'll add one taken by the porch light that gives its color and crouching position more accurately.
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Contributed by Bill Ellis on 28 September, 2015 - 4:23pm
Last updated 29 September, 2015 - 7:43am

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Moved from ID Request.
… Lynette Elliott, 29 September, 2015 - 7:43am login or register to post comments

Can't see well, but eyes look wrong for Lycosidae
maybe Dolomedes instead?
… john and jane balaban, 28 September, 2015 - 5:07pm login or register to post comments

 
You are probably correct
This photo on another site is a good match for the pose in my photo. This species evidently likes to perch head-down on vertical surfaces (especially rough stone or concrete) to wait for prey. Judging from size, then my specimen is a female.
… Bill Ellis, 28 September, 2015 - 6:48pm login or register to post comments

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