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mousebanshee.bsky.social
pretzel's advanced eating pose tonight 🦗 #spider #fishingspider #dolomedes #dolomedestenebrosus
A fishing spider is enjoying a nice cricket. She is dangling off of a branch, her back four legs touching it. Her front four legs are focused on holding her meal.
November 30, 2025 at 2:12 AM
mousebanshee.bsky.social
pretzel has found a new nap spot and honestly looks relaxed as hell 💤 #spider #fishingspider #dolomedes #dolomedestenebrosus
A fishing spider is stretched out, relaxing on some fake ferns in her enclosure. She is showing off her long legs.
December 1, 2025 at 8:55 PM
mousebanshee.bsky.social
pretzel taking a morning sip from her pond! i've never seen her do this before 😊 #spider #fishingspider #dolomedes #dolomedestenebrosus #arachnophiles
A fishing spider is perched on the edge of a large reptile water dish in her enclosure. Three of her feet are in the water as she angles down to get a sip.
February 13, 2026 at 12:01 PM
mousebanshee.bsky.social
pretzel sometimes developes this really pretty orange color on the sides of her abdomen, i love it 😊 #spider #fishingspider #dolomedes #dolomedestenebrosus #arachnophiles
A picture of a fishing spider relaxing on a piece of bark in her enclosure. She is a mixture of different browns, greys, and a bit of orange that match very well with the bark.
March 15, 2026 at 8:08 PM
mousebanshee.bsky.social
a close up of pretzel's camouflage 🔍 #spider #fishingspider #dolomedes #dolomedestenebrosus #arachnophiles
A fishing spider is positioned so she is flat against a piece of bark. She has intricate patterns all over that are made of the same exact colors as the bark, which makes her great at blending in.
March 2, 2026 at 11:48 AM
spidermax3000.bsky.social
#arachtober
Baby fishing #spiders - Dolomedes sp.
(Shot near Cincinnati 8-18-23) 🕷️🕸️ #photography #macrophotography #wildlifephotography #wildlife #nature #animal #invertebrate #arachnid #spider #fishingspider #spidersky #ento
A whole mess of tiny light green spiders among tangled webs and sticks.
October 15, 2025 at 8:26 PM
calebscoville.bsky.social
I had no idea there were spiders this big in Massachusetts! And apparently they eat fish. #fishingspider
August 31, 2026 at 2:08 PM
ellenjewett.bsky.social
#surrealism #popsurrealism #sculpture #handmade #mixedmedia #ooak #noai #airdryingclay #polymerclay #art #artwork #ellenjewett #botanical #slowart #maximalism #wabisabi #spider #fishingspider #arachnid #miniature
A realistic sculpture of a fishing spider is perched on a pair of outstretched hands. The spider has a variety of small flowers blooming from their back in colours of pink, purple and yellow.
May 6, 2026 at 11:52 PM
goblinpyro.bsky.social
Absolutely lovely Dolomedes vittatus banded fishing spider

#Dolomedesvittatus #dolomedesspider #fishingspider #Invertebrates #invertfest
August 27, 2025 at 11:03 PM
bertonemyia.bsky.social
Awkward spider looks caught in the act 😳 😂

#Dolomedes albineus #fishingspider
A fuzzy, mottled, tan and pale green spider sits on a leaf, raised up off the surfaces with its legs in strange positions.
July 20, 2025 at 5:32 PM
spidermax3000.bsky.social
#arachtober
Dark fishing #spider - Dolomedes tenebrosus
(Shot in Cincinnati 10-24-23) 🕷️🕸️ #photography #macrophotography #wildlifephotography #wildlife #nature #animal #invertebrate #arachnid #fishingspider #spidersky #ento
An orangish colored dark fishing spider (Dolomedes tenebrosus) on a rock. They’re shot from the top down but sort of angled to be at them somewhat from the side. Their front legs are extended in front of them to the right of frame to show off the markings all over.
October 17, 2025 at 6:48 PM
spidermax3000.bsky.social
#arachtober
Six-spotted fishing #spider - Dolomedes triton
(Shot near Cincinnati 4-24-24) 🕷️🕸️ #photography #macrophotography #wildlifephotography #wildlife #nature #animal #invertebrate #arachnid #fishingspider #spidersky #ento #spooktober
A six spotted fishing spider (Dolomedes triton) stretches their front pair of legs towards the bottom right of frame out over the surface tension of the pond with their back pair of legs straddling a pond plant that props up their abdomen to show their namesake spots and distinguishing white outlines.
October 28, 2025 at 6:06 PM
mousebanshee.bsky.social
woke up to find pretzel has finished her molt 💖 #spider #fishingspider #dolomedes #dolomedestenebrosus
A fishing spider on the wall of her enclosure, freshly molted. Her molt is right next to her.
November 19, 2025 at 2:07 AM
courtneyohearn.bsky.social
Wharf Spider (aka Dark Fishing Spider)
Mountain View, New York
August 2025

Found this massive beauty guarding her egg sack on the ladder of our dock. Legs included, I'd say close to 4 inches.

#MacroMonday #Spiders #FishingSpider #Adirondacks #NewYork #Wildlife #Photography #Arachnid #EastCoastKin
August 25, 2025 at 3:52 PM
mousebanshee.bsky.social
pretzel is big lounging today! 🥨💕 #spider #fishingspider #dolomedes #dolomedestenebrosus
A fishing spider rests on a branch as if she is royalty. She is stretched out and relaxed, showing off the stripes on her legs.
November 10, 2025 at 3:56 PM
sixgreenstars.bsky.social
Found a lovely #FishingSpider (Dolomedes) they eat bugs and tiny fish, birds eat them. Washington Parish, La. #spiders #wildlife #conservation #natureislit
May 22, 2025 at 5:24 PM
mousebanshee.bsky.social
pretzel could start her own line of where's waldo books! i looked everywhere and she was right in front of my face (as always) 🤭 #spider #fishingspider #dolomedes #dolomedestenebrosus #arachnophiles
A fishing spider is resting on a branch in her enclosure. She has an intricate pattern made of various browns and grays, which help her blend in incredibly well with the bark.
December 13, 2025 at 2:01 PM
moonlit-arcane.bsky.social
Local Arboretum had Moth Night - this male fishing spider showed up for the free snacks! He was such a handsome guy.

📸 Nikon D850
#photography #insects #arachnids #spiders #photographer #nature #macro #bugs #🕷️ #fishingspider #macrophotography #kentucky #wildlife #digitalphotography #nikon
August 7, 2025 at 11:00 AM
bildolak.bsky.social
A large brown fishing spider (Dolomedes) rests on the surface of a pond in Portage, Michigan, its long legs spread wide across the water between green lily pads and thin reeds.

#photography #spider #fishingspider #kalamazoo #michigan #nature #wildlife
A large brown fishing spider (Dolomedes) rests on the surface of a pond in Portage, Michigan, its long legs spread wide across the water between green lily pads and thin reeds.
August 4, 2025 at 2:00 AM
spidermax3000.bsky.social
#arachtober
Six-spotted fishing #spider - Dolomedes triton
(Shot near Cincinnati 4-24-24) 🕷️🕸️ #photography #macrophotography #wildlifephotography #wildlife #nature #animal #invertebrate #arachnid #fishingspider #spidersky #ento
A six-spotted fishing spider (Dolomedes triton) looking straight on at the camera that’s shooting from a little above them while they extend their front legs out over stagnant water, waiting for prey to swim underneath. They are resting on the surface tension of the water while anchored to a stick in the water. Their six spots in their abdomen are mostly visible and their white bands outlining their body are standing out.
October 16, 2025 at 6:28 PM
mousebanshee.bsky.social
pretzel would like to thank everyone for the attention on her picture! that's the most likes any of my spider pictures have ever gotten 💖 #spider #fishingspider #dolomedes #dolomedestenebrosus
A fishing spider is perched on some fake ferns in her enclosure. Her abdomen is plump, because she has been feasting on both crickets and attention!
December 1, 2025 at 4:40 PM
This is apparently a “fishing spider”, found in my basement this morning. Named for their tendency to hunt near bodies of water, they are large (4 inches wide measured leg to leg here). They do not hurt humans in any way.

#Spider #FishingSpider #Arachnid #TrumbullCT #Connecticut
June 24, 2025 at 1:40 PM
callenh.bsky.social
Dark fishing spider. #DarkFishingSpider #DolomedesTenebrosus #FishingSpider #Spider #Arachnid #Animal #Nature #Photography #AmericanLegionStateForest #Wisconsin
A dark fishing spider inside a box. It is in the bottom right corner. Its two front legs are reaching up and touching a screw inside the box. The legs alternate between a tan and dark brown and are spread out in all directions. The body is also brown and tan.
July 15, 2026 at 11:53 AM
wolfsilveroak.bsky.social
You sent them, didn't you.

Walked into the kitchen and had a staredown. 😆

They are now outside.
A FishingSpider on a kitchen floor, the pattern of which is cream squares with beige lines. A Fishing spider in a white cup before being relocated outside.
September 11, 2026 at 3:19 AM
spidermax3000.bsky.social
#arachtober
Striped fishing #spider - Dolomedes scriptus
(Shot near Cincinnati 6-9-23) 🕷️🕸️ #photography #macrophotography #wildlifephotography #wildlife #nature #animal #arachnid #fishingspider #spidersky #ento
A striped fishing spider (Dolomedes scriptus) shot so that the spider is facing the bottom right of frame. They’re gripping the edge of tree roots with their back legs while the rest of the body rests on the water and algae awaiting prey. They have a tan body with a thick white band outlining their cephalothorax and abdomen. Their abdomen has chevron stripes.
October 14, 2025 at 8:01 PM