Name that spider

[Matthew]

Native to Texas....

 

[Stylopidae]

Looks like a lycosid of some kind to me. It's eyes are all facing forward so that rules out hogna.

I think. :?

I'm new to the whole spider identification thing.

 

[WithCerberus]

That is a Dolomedes. What species I can't say. Very nice spiders.

 

[Matthew]

Another picture...

 

[Matthew]

Yep it's Dolomedes but have not heard any definate to what species.

 

[Stylopidae]

That is a Dolomedes. What species I can't say. Very nice spiders.

What makes you think that?

Now that I see the large web, I know it's not a lycosid. Not to mention the fact that lycosids carry their eggsacks on thier spinnerrets, not their jaws. Plus, they keep their younguns on their backs. :wall: Stupid me.

I thought Dolomedes rested with their legs out.

 

[WithCerberus]

All the reasons you just listed 8)

 

[IrishLad17]

Wow, awesome spider. Dolomedes tenebrosus right?

 

[Anthony]

I certainly hope you have a lot of vials handy or are you planning to release them?

 

[Matthew]

Going to release them. )

 

[Stefan2209]

Gosh!

Hey,

you´re a lucky guy!

That´s one of my US-favourites Dolomedes albineus, great spider!

Wish i had some of that slings. What´s the story behind this specimen?

Thanks for sharing that pics, post more if you have, please.

Greetings,

Stefan