Dolomedes triton

By Matt Young

Photograph by Mark Sturtevant.

Photography Contest, Honorable Mention.

Fishing spider
Dolomedes triton – fishing spider under water. The six-spotted fishing spider hunts on water for insects and even fish. They can also hide under water to escape danger, as is shown in this staged picture, which was taken from the under-side of an aquarium.



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