March 31, 2024

I'm a Six-spotted Fishing Spider

I'm usually found near the water's surface

I run on water and don't sink

It's how I eat and drink

And make insects, tadpoles and fish very nervous.

Location: Dee's office, Fellsmere (I have no idea how it got in my office. I suspect either David or I picked it up accidentally as a hitchhiker. I wasn't able to catch it, so I assume it is still living under my bookcase where it scurried to. Hopefully it is finding things to eat and doesn't need to be near water.)

Sources: https://lucec.loyno.edu/natural-history-writings/six-spotted-fishing-spider-dolomedes-triton

Photo and text © 2024 Dee Fairbanks Simpson

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