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Lorispadaro Havertown, PA Apr 07, 2015

Just returned from Spain, about to stash luggage in attic when I see this friend. I want to just take him out to garden but would feel better knowing he's harmless and didn't make the very long trip from Spain!!

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exorr Delanson, NY Apr 07, 2015

This looks like a Wolf Spider to me. There are various species so maybe someone else will respond and confirm, but I don't think it came from Spain as they are abundant in Pennsylvania.

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Flapdoodle Minot, ND Apr 07, 2015

This appears to be a harmless native American fishing spider in the genus Dolomedes - see http://www.carolinanature.com/spiders/dolomedestenebrosus.html for some examples.

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CracksaurusRex Elmira, OR Apr 04, 2016

Hello! Although it sort of resembles a wolf spider, it is definitely a fishing spider. Feel free to let it go!

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