Dolomedes sp. (genus)

4 Fishing spider at Stromlo, ACT

Dolomedes sp. (genus) at Stromlo, ACT - 11 Feb 2023
Dolomedes sp. (genus) at Stromlo, ACT - 11 Feb 2023
Dolomedes sp. (genus) at Stromlo, ACT - 11 Feb 2023
Dolomedes sp. (genus) at Stromlo, ACT - 11 Feb 2023
Dolomedes sp. (genus) at Stromlo, ACT - 11 Feb 2023
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Dolomedes sp. (genus) 12 Feb 2023 EmmaCollins
Dolomedes sp. (genus) 12 Feb 2023 RobG1

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On the Bluett's Block nocturnal survey, Ciaran spotted these spiders scooting across the water. The spider in photo 2 plunged under the water and came up with (what looks like) a dragonfly nymph and started munching on it. In photo 3, it submerged itself again, so it was upside down in the water. It was fascinating.

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EmmaCollins wrote:
   12 Feb 2023
Beautiful Dolomedes sp.
Possibly Dolomedes briangreenei

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