UM-Bot Posted March 10, 2016 #1 Share Posted March 10, 2016 A newly discovered species of spider in Australia spends most of its time hunting in freshwater streams. Named 'Dolomedes Briangreenei' in honor of World Science Festival co-founder Professor Brian Greene, the new spider is a master of walking on water and is able to hunt by listening out for the vibrations of its prey which include insects, tadpoles, fish, frogs and even cane toads. Read More: http://www.unexplain...n-walk-on-water Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HandsomeGorilla Posted March 10, 2016 #2 Share Posted March 10, 2016 (edited) Was the Dolomedes genus previously unheard of in Australia? Several species here in the US, all characterized as "fishing spiders". Very cool genus and some species have a legspan the size of your hand. Edited March 10, 2016 by Not Your Huckleberry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Noctem Posted March 10, 2016 #3 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Haaaaaaaang on a minute! I've seen this spider before in Western Australia, and took pictures. http://scucca74.deviantart.com/art/The-Hunter-499405771 I always thought it was a nursery Web spider? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzz_Light_Year Posted March 10, 2016 #4 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Like Australia really needed another spider. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlitterRose Posted March 12, 2016 #5 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galactic Goatman Posted March 12, 2016 #6 Share Posted March 12, 2016 *insert spider-Jesus joke* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeycat Posted March 12, 2016 #7 Share Posted March 12, 2016 (edited) Was the Dolomedes genus previously unheard of in Australia? Several species here in the US, all characterized as "fishing spiders". Very cool genus and some species have a legspan the size of your hand. Same in the UK. Great raft spider (Dolomedes plantarius). Edited March 12, 2016 by smokeycat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hicktowngirl95 Posted April 13, 2016 #8 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Soo...A raft spider? Pretty sure those have already been discovered and named... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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