Insects and Spiders

Dark Fishing Spider

Fishing spiders are large semi-aquatic spiders that can catch fish for their meal. They are not aggressive and rarely bite. And that rare bite is less painful than a mild bee sting. This was my first fishing spider and was a small one. This species of fishing spider is found in wooded areas.
Dark Fishing Spider (Dolomedes tenebrosus)
Rowlett Creek Nature Preserve

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