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The raft spider, ''Dolomedes fimbriatus'', is a European spider of the family Pisauridae. The raft spider is one of the two largest spiders in the United Kingdom. Like other ''Dolomedes'' spiders it hunts by running on the surface of water, and can submerge altogether to hide from predators.

Similar species: Spiders
Species identified by pysailor
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Uploaded Jun 9, 2025. Captured Jun 8, 2025 11:03 in Neuwieben 100, 6393 St. Ulrich am Pillersee, Austria.
  • Canon EOS R5
  • f/7.1
  • 1/125s
  • ISO400
  • 105mm