The Six-spotted Fishing Spider is an aquatic semi-aquatic spider that walks on the water surface using surface tension and can dive to pursue aquatic prey. It is identified by the row of white spots along the sides of its abdomen — the 'six spots' — and olive-green dorsal coloration. It detects prey by sensing vibrations on the water surface with its legs.
Best time to see a Six-spotted Fishing Spider
The best time to see a Six-spotted Fishing Spider is April–July, when about 61% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 14,622 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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