Dolomedes okefinokensis is a member of the family of nursery web spiders. They are commonly seen near aquatic habitats, often skating on water.
Dolomedes okefinokensis
Size: 3 cm (1.2 in)
Color: These spiders are tan in color.
Other Characteristic Features: Their bodies are covered in setae.
The eggs are laid inside a sac, constantly protected by their mother.
Dolomedes okefinokensis spiderlings look like miniature versions of the adults.
Their webs are irregularly built.
Their venom is only potent enough to paralyze insects, and a bite from these spiders is not dangerous to humans.
| Lifespan | 2 years |
| Distribution | The United States |
| Habitat | Foliage near aquatic areas |
| Diet | Insects as well as aquatic creatures like fish and prawns |
Image Source: arachnoboards.com
Dolomedes okefinokensis is a member of the family of nursery web spiders. They are commonly seen near aquatic habitats, often skating on water.
Dolomedes okefinokensis
Size: 3 cm (1.2 in)
Color: These spiders are tan in color.
Other Characteristic Features: Their bodies are covered in setae.
The eggs are laid inside a sac, constantly protected by their mother.
Dolomedes okefinokensis spiderlings look like miniature versions of the adults.
Their webs are irregularly built.
Their venom is only potent enough to paralyze insects, and a bite from these spiders is not dangerous to humans.
| Lifespan | 2 years |
| Distribution | The United States |
| Habitat | Foliage near aquatic areas |
| Diet | Insects as well as aquatic creatures like fish and prawns |
Image Source: arachnoboards.com
