Grass Spider, maybe? - Dolomedes scriptus

Moved

Moved from ID Request. Yep, that looks right to me too.

… Lynette Elliott, 27 April, 2013 - 9:48am

Dolomedes

This critter's actually a fishing spider, genus Dolomedes. Maybe D. scriptus? Let's see what others think.

… Kyron Basu, 26 April, 2013 - 7:48pm

Fishing Spider?

Wow, I wouldn't thunk!
However, what about those scales on its abdomen? It must be a female because of its size, but what about those scale-like look on its abdomen? Is that usual?
I haven't come across any Fishing Spider pics that show those scales.

Many thanks in advance.

… RICHARD HARLOW, 27 April, 2013 - 10:11am

Not scales

That's a pattern that resembles scales. I never thought of it resembling scales before. That's interesting since it's a 'fishing' spider. Compare with others here

… Lynette Elliott, 27 April, 2013 - 10:22am

Fishing Spider!!

EXCELLENT!!
I guess my spider is a Fishing Spider.
Boy they look like scales to me - wow, what a name considering what they do and the pattern on their abdomen. Nice!

Many thanks for the ID and help. Wish this female had come back the following year, but never saw her again.

Dick Harlow

… RICHARD HARLOW, 27 April, 2013 - 10:30am