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Striped Fishing Spider

Dolomedes scriptus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Arachnida ›Order: Araneae ›Family: Dolomedidae ›Genus: Dolomedes

About

Dolomedes scriptus is a fishing spider found in the United States and Canada, known as the striped fishing spider. Female spiders can grow to be over 6 cm in legspan. The spider is a pale brown colour with lighter stripes around its legs and a stripe down each side of the body. It is similar to D. tenebrosus.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Striped Fishing Spider?
The scientific name of Striped Fishing Spider is Dolomedes scriptus.
What kingdom does Striped Fishing Spider belong to?
Striped Fishing Spider belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Striped Fishing Spider belong to?
Striped Fishing Spider belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Striped Fishing Spider belong to?
Striped Fishing Spider belongs to the class Arachnida.
What order does Striped Fishing Spider belong to?
Striped Fishing Spider belongs to the order Araneae.
What family does Striped Fishing Spider belong to?
Striped Fishing Spider belongs to the family Dolomedidae.
What genus does Striped Fishing Spider belong to?
Striped Fishing Spider belongs to the genus Dolomedes.