Dolomedes instabilis
| Dolomedes instabilis | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Dolomedidae |
| Genus: | Dolomedes |
| Species: | D. instabilis
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| Binomial name | |
| Dolomedes instabilis L.Koch 1876
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| Synonyms | |
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Dolomedes habilis | |
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.[1][2]
References
- ^ "Dolomedes instabilis". Atlas of Living Australia.
- ^ "Dolomedes instabilis". World Spider Catalogue.