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Dolomedes? - Dolomedes albineus

Dolomedes? - Dolomedes albineus
Hollwood, Charleston County, South Carolina, USA
May 22, 2014
I couldn't get the camera below it for an eye photo. I have never seen a spider with these colors other than the Lichen Orb Weaver. The "green" appears to only be present on the abdomen, and not the head or legs.
Can they change their color to match surroundings at all? Any help on ID and/or answering my questions would be greatly appreciated.

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Dolomedes Is Correct
Hello Ken, I personally believe it is a Dolomedes albineus. The angle is not the best to see the face; however, I do think it has the characteristic facial "white band" for D. albineus. Likewise, your individual is one which does not express the white carapace as shown in some individuals. Generally speaking, spiders cannot instantaneously change colors to suit their surroundings. However, factors may play roles in naturally selecting individuals fit for that particular environment. The individual in your photograph is well camouflaged for her environment.

These pictures will show you some different colors expressed by different individuals of this species.

Here is one similar to yours:


If you haven't already seen it, here is an individual with a white carapace:


Here is one with a more grey carapace:


As far as I know, this species has many color variations. Whether these are derived from environmental factors or genetics I don't know for sure. It seems logical that the species will select a color best suited for their specific, local habitat.

I hope this helps.

 
Thanks!
I was leaning strongly in that direction, and in fact have posted that species before, but like your second example, my earlier post had a white carapace. I just didn't know there were that many variations not only in color, but in patterns.

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