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Sixspotted Fishing Spider - Dolomedes triton
Copyright © 2008 Dan Leeder

Sixspotted Fishing Spider - Dolomedes triton
Camden County, New Jersey, USA
Size: Approx 3 inches
This spider was resting on a leaf that was floating in a lake very close to shore.

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Contributed by Dan Leeder on 15 October, 2008 - 9:13pm
Last updated 20 October, 2008 - 12:32pm

Possibly -
Dolomedes triton, although I'm not completely sure...
… Ken Schneider, 15 October, 2008 - 9:25pm login or register to post comments

 
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Thanks Ken, it does look a lot like Dolomedes triton...
… Dan Leeder, 15 October, 2008 - 9:30pm login or register to post comments

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