Dolomedes vittatus

Walckenaer, 1837

Banded Fishing Spider

Dolomedes vittatus is a nursery web spider commonly known as the Banded Fishing Spider. It occurs throughout the United States. As a member of the Dolomedes, it is associated with aquatic and semi-aquatic where it hunts prey at the water's surface. The is among the more frequently observed fishing spiders in North America, with over 5,000 documented observations.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Dolomedes vittatus: /dɔlɔˈmeːdeːs vɪˈtatus/

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Distribution

United States; recorded presence throughout North America

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