Fishing Spider

I found a few of these near a pond. Size is about half an inch (approx. 13mm) in length. They were sitting on lily pads waiting for prey to cross the water. I believe they are related to nursery web spiders.

This one has freshly caught prey

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Yep, Six-spotted fishing spider. Although, I wonder why when there are 12 spots. It is pretty amazing to see them on the surface, but then see how quickly they can go down.

Wonderful captures !
Brian v.

Nice captures, what we won't do for a photo. Glad you didn't end up in the drink.

Regards, Dutch

lovely shots!

Lovely shots! Dolomedes?

Lovely shots...nice looking one.

Great captures. I cannot tell you how many shirts I have ruined laying down in mud to get a shot...lol

good shots, looks very much like the european dolomedes, but different markings.
looks like a young female, a lot more growing needed!
phil

I like!

Thanks all! I appreciate the comments and thanks for looking!