Six-Spotted Fishing Spider

The Six-Spotted Fishing Spider (Dolomedes triton), is a member of the nursery web spider family Pisauridae. These spiders are generally found in marshes in Indiana or other places with water. Males normally measure 9 to 13 millimeters in length, compared to females' average length of 15 to 20 millimeters. They have a white or cream stripe running down each side of their bodies and are either grey or brown in appearance. They acquire their name from the six dark spots on the bottom of their abdomens, which contrast with the tops of their abdomens, which are covered in light patches.

The six-spotted fishing spiders don't catch their prey in webs. Typically, they wait for prey to move within range while dangling their legs over the water. That said, they can also run across the surface of the water or even dive under its surface to catch insects or small fish.