All you need to know about this ambush predator
What are the other names for a fishing spider?
A fishing spider is also known as wharf spider, dock spider, or raft spider.
Where are fishing spiders found?
Fishing spiders are found in freshwater habitats, like streams, swamps, marshes, or on the edges of ponds.
What do fishing spiders eat?
Aquatic insects, tadpoles and small fishes mainly comprise the diet of fishing spiders.
About the Authors
Femi Ezhuthupallickal Benny
Femi is a PhD student at University College London (UCL), working on the ecology and behavior of Asian giant hornets. Passionate about insects, especially wasps, she loves fieldwork in underexplored places, studying how insects interact with their environment and discovering new species while at it!
