Raft spider  (Dolomedes fimbriatus)

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Range

This spider has a wide but somewhat patchy range in Britain and is widespread in northern Europe (3).

You can view distribution information for this species at the National Biodiversity Network Gateway.

Habitat

Found in damp, swampy habitats, with patches of water (3), and is especially associated with Sphagnum bogs (4).

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