Dolomedes sulfureus

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Dolomedes sulfureus, a reference photo
Photo: ISAKA Yoji ( cory )[ Recent works / Other works ] · CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

Dolomedes sulfureus is a species of spiders commonly known as fishing spiders belonging to the genus Dolomedes. They produce a venom that contains a group of neurotoxic peptides. The species is found in Russia, China, Korea, and Japan.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Dolomedes sulfureus being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

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Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Arachnida
Order
Araneae
Family
Dolomedidae
Species
Dolomedes sulfureus

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