The Dolomedes vittatus is a member of the family of nursery web spiders. They are sometimes seen skating across the water while hunting prey.
dolomedes vittatus
Size: 7.6 cm (3 in)
Color: They are either medium brown or black with white trim lines sometimes running down their side. There are white dots on the abdomen and two dark triangular marks on the cephalothorax.
Other Characteristic Features: Only the males have white stripes along the edges across their carapace and abdomen.
Like other members of their genus, they produce a sac in which they lay their eggs.
The spiderlings resemble tiny adults. Their mother stays in the nursery with them for a few days before leaving them to fend for themselves.
They generate webs in an irregular fashion.
The venom of the Dolomedes vittatus is not very dangerous, and its bite causes only redness and temporary swelling.
| Lifespan | 2 years |
| Distribution | The United States |
| Habitat | Creek, river, and stream banks |
| Diet | Aquatic insects, prawns, and fish |
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The Dolomedes vittatus is a member of the family of nursery web spiders. They are sometimes seen skating across the water while hunting prey.
dolomedes vittatus
Size: 7.6 cm (3 in)
Color: They are either medium brown or black with white trim lines sometimes running down their side. There are white dots on the abdomen and two dark triangular marks on the cephalothorax.
Other Characteristic Features: Only the males have white stripes along the edges across their carapace and abdomen.
Like other members of their genus, they produce a sac in which they lay their eggs.
The spiderlings resemble tiny adults. Their mother stays in the nursery with them for a few days before leaving them to fend for themselves.
They generate webs in an irregular fashion.
The venom of the Dolomedes vittatus is not very dangerous, and its bite causes only redness and temporary swelling.
| Lifespan | 2 years |
| Distribution | The United States |
| Habitat | Creek, river, and stream banks |
| Diet | Aquatic insects, prawns, and fish |
Image Source: objects.liquidweb.services
