Dolomedes sp THP 狡蛛新品種之一

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Dolomedes sp THP
狡蛛新品種之一
Male ♂20mm
2011-05-22 TABLE
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Female unknown

Dolomedes is a genus of large spiders of the family Pisauridae. Also known as fishing spiders or raft spiders.

Almost all Dolomedes species are semi aquatic.

Hydrophobic (unwettable) Hairs

Dolomedes spiders are covered all over in hydrophobic hairs.

Hydrophobic Hairs are short, velvety hairs which are unwettable. This allows them to use surface tension to stand or run on the water

When they climb beneath the water, air becomes trapped in the body hairs and forms a thin film over the whole surface of the body and legs, giving them the appearance of fine polished silver.

Carapace and eye arrangement of Dolomedes sp THP

2011-05-22 SUN Tawau Hills Park

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Body Length : 22mm (2.2cm)
Stretch from tip of front leg to tip of hind leg : 120mm (12cm)

Eyes arrangement of Dolomedes sp THP

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