Raft spider
Enw gwyddonol: Dolomedes fimbriatus
The chocolate-brown raft spider inhabits bogs and ponds. It can be spotted sitting near the water, its legs touching the surface. When it feels the vibrations of potential prey, it rushes out to catch it, floating like a raft.
Species information
Ystadegau
Body length: 0.9-2.0cmStatws cadwraethol
Common.