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6 images Created 22 Aug 2012

Raft spider life cycle

The raft spider (Dolomedes fimbriatus) is the UK's largest arachnid. It inhabits boggy wetland areas and hunts on the surface of the water, sensing prey's vibrations with its front legs. It eats tadpoles, insects, and even small fish.
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  • Female raft spider carries her egg sac beneath her body. Arne, Dorset, UK.
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  • Raft spider hatchlings (Dolomedes fimbriatus) in nursery web with parent standing guard. Arne, Dorset, UK.
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  • Nest of raft spiderlings (Dolomedes fimbriatus). Arne, Dorset, UK.
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  • Gravid raft spider (Dolomedes fimbriatus) on pond surface. Arne, Dorset, UK.
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  • Raft spider (Dolomedes fimbriatus) eating damselfly. Dorset, UK.
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  • Raft spider male (Dolomedes fimbriatus) consuming prey. Chobham Common, Surrey, UK.
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