Dolomedes (genus)
4 Fishing spider at Stromlo, ACT
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| Dolomedes (genus) | EmmaCollins | 12 Feb 2023 | |
| Dolomedes (genus) | RobG1 | 12 Feb 2023 |
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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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Location information
- Coordinates 149.012595-35.293698
- Maps Piney Ridge Bluetts Block (402, 403, 12, 11)
- Places Stromlo, ACT
Sighting information
- 4 - 15 Abundance
- 11 Feb 2023 10:53 PM Recorded on
- RobG1 Recorded by
- 50mm or larger Animal size
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- Bluetts Block nocturnal survey 2023 RobG1 Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Dolomedes (genus) Water spiders (Pisauridae) Spiders
Species information
- Dolomedes (genus) Scientific name
- Fishing spider Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 995.6m Recorded at altitude
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