Dolomedes instabilis is a species of fishing spider found in Australia. Often seen on the surface of fresh water. Hunting techniques include submerging underwater to catch prey such as insects and tadpoles. Leg span is up to 50mm.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Dolomedes instabilis 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.
Easily confused with
- Nilus curtus
- Dolomedes plantarius
- Dolomedes dondalei
- Aglaoctenus oblongus
- Dolomedes mizhoanus
- Dolomedes raptor
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Araneae
- Family
- Dolomedidae
- Genus
- Dolomedes
- Species
- Dolomedes instabilis
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