Raft spider  (Dolomedes fimbriatus)

Range

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

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Habitat

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