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  2. Diving bell spider - Wikipedia

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    The diving bell spider or water spider (Argyroneta aquatica) is the only species of spider known to live almost entirely under water. It is the only member of the genus Argyroneta . [ 6 ] When out of the water, the spider ranges in colour from mid to dark brown, although the hairs on the abdomen give it a dark grey, velvet -like appearance. [ 7 ]

  3. Gerridae - Wikipedia

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    nymph in Cyprus Walking on water surface; the dark blobs are shadows cast by water disturbances around each of the six legs touching the water.. The Gerridae are a family of insects in the order Hemiptera, commonly known as water striders, water skeeters, water scooters, water bugs, pond skaters, water skippers, water gliders, water skimmers or puddle flies.

  4. Nursery web spider - Wikipedia

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    Like wolf spiders, however, nursery web spiders are roaming hunters that do not use webs for catching prey. Species occur throughout the world except for extremely dry or cold environments, and are common just about everywhere. Many can walk on the surface of still bodies of water and may even dive beneath the surface temporarily to escape enemies.

  5. Dolomedes minor - Wikipedia

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    Dolomedes minor is a spider in the family Pisauridae that is endemic to New Zealand, [1] where it is known as the nursery web spider. Male, demonstrating the ability to walk on water Identification

  6. Ancylometes - Wikipedia

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    These spiders live near ponds, lakes, rivers and other freshwater habitats, and can walk on water like water striders due to fine air-trapping hairs on the tips of their legs. They can also dive under the surface, and can stay underwater for over an hour by using the air trapped in hairs surrounding their book lungs .

  7. The 10 Most Common House Spiders to Look Out For, According ...

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    Wolf spider. What they look like: With over 200 species of wolf spiders crawling around, it’s no wonder that they range in size and appearance.“The largest species can be up to an inch and a ...

  8. Dolomedes - Wikipedia

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    Dolomedes / d ɒ l ə ˈ m iː d iː z / is a genus of large spiders of the family Pisauridae.They are also known as fishing spiders, raft spiders, dock spiders or wharf spiders.Almost all Dolomedes species are semiaquatic, with the exception of the tree-dwelling D. albineus of the southeastern United States.

  9. Six-spotted fishing spider - Wikipedia

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    The six-spotted fishing spider (Dolomedes triton) is an arachnid from the nursery web spider family Pisauridae. This species is from the genus Dolomedes, or the fishing spiders. Found in wetland habitats throughout North America, these spiders are usually seen scampering along the surface of ponds and other bodies of water.