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  • Photo: Raft Spider Reprise

    Raft spider hatchlings (Dolomedes fimbriatus) at nest site. Arne, Dorset, UK. More baby raft spiders! Hundreds in this tightly packed ball by the water's edge. Each individual a little over 2mm long.
    on4 Aug 2012

  • Photo: Raft Spider Treat

    Raft spider (Dolomedes fimbriatus) consuming damselfly. Arne, Dorset, UK. Had to get my feet wet to capture this shot despite the wellies!
    on4 Aug 2012

  • Photo: Raft Spider Damsel

    Raft spider (Dolomedes fimbriatus) with predated damselfly. Arne, Dorset, UK. A strange amalgam of arachnid and odonata confronted me at the pond today. Raft spiders are famous for ambushing their prey on the water but this one had staked out the pond-side heather instead. With thanks to Rob for...
    on4 Aug 2012

  • Photo: Raft Spider Tension

    Female raft spider. Arne, Dorset, UK. 28/04/11.
    on1 May 2011

  • Photo: Female Raft Spider

    Female raft spider (Dolomedes fimbriatus) guards her lair against the advances of a male suitor. Shed exoskeleton behind her I think. Arne, Dorset, UK. 23/04/11. With thanks to Paul!
    on23 Apr 2011

  • Photo: Raft Spider Mating Ritual

    Male raft spider cautiously approaches a larger female. Discarded exoskeleton behind. 22/04/11.
    on23 Apr 2011