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Nursery Web Spider?

Nursery Web Spider?
University of Guelph, Guelph, Wellington, Ontario, Canada
April 17, 2009
Size: 10.0 mm
This reminded me of a Dolomedes, but the specimen was shot on a wall very far from any pond.

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Lynette, thanks for confirming the family
Unfortunately, I photographed the spider only out of interest, but didn't collect it or take any additional shots.

Nursery Web Spider
Yes, I think you have the right family. I would want to see a front shot of the eyes before guessing genus.

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