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Dolomedes Fishing Spider with Dragonfly - Dolomedes
Copyright © 2009 Yvonne1313

Dolomedes Fishing Spider with Dragonfly - Dolomedes
Barrie, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada
Size: 2 inches incl. leg span
I found this fishing spider in the tall grasses by Kempenfelt Bay.

I wonder if an i.d. on the dragonfly is possible?? I know it's been decapitated, but I'm betting someone out there knows....
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Contributed by Yvonne1313 on 25 August, 2009 - 10:28pm
Last updated 27 August, 2009 - 2:25pm

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… Yvonne1313, 27 August, 2009 - 2:24pm login or register to post comments

nice
That's an interesting shot! Have to wonder how the spider got the head off. I don't know much about fishing spider habits, but I assume they consume things in typical spider slurping fashion vs. how insects eat. I'd expect this if the predator were a wasp, ant, beetle, but seems odd for a spider. Very bizarre. :)
… Andrew Williams, 26 August, 2009 - 9:32am login or register to post comments

 
Maybe...
it was personal. : )
… Yvonne1313, 27 August, 2009 - 4:17pm login or register to post comments

Dolomedes
Yes this is a Dolomedes, fishing spider.
… Lynette Elliott, 26 August, 2009 - 8:47am login or register to post comments

 
Thank You!!
: )
… Yvonne1313, 26 August, 2009 - 8:45pm login or register to post comments

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