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Agelenidae sp ? - Dolomedes triton
Copyright © 2016 JerryMcCormick

Agelenidae sp ? - Dolomedes triton
Virginia, St. Louis County, Minnesota, USA
March 28, 2016
Size: 1 cm
Observed on the surface of snow at about 45 degrees with sunshine.
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Contributed by JerryMcCormick on 28 March, 2016 - 5:13pm

Six-spotted Fishing Spider
Moved from ID Request.

I wouldn't expect to see one on the snow!
… Jeff Brown, 28 March, 2016 - 6:06pm login or register to post comments

 
Fishing Spider
Thank you. Because of its small size I didn't realize what it was! In the past I've seen full-grown monsters!
… JerryMcCormick, 28 March, 2016 - 6:34pm login or register to post comments

 
Monsters?
True, they are impressive in their full grown glory, but they are actually gentle giants!

… Jeff Brown, 28 March, 2016 - 8:36pm login or register to post comments

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