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Not so Tiny Spider This huge Spider took me by surprise when it crawld past by camera lens! Unbelievable! What is it? Photo taken in Cornish, N.H. Eastern Parson Spider,Herpyllus ecclesiasticus,Not So Tiny Spider Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Not so Tiny Spider

This huge Spider took me by surprise when it crawld past by camera lens! Unbelievable! What is it? Photo taken in Cornish, N.H.

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  1. Out of the documented NH spiders...

    http://www.spiders.us/species/filter/new-hampshire/

    ...I'd say visually the Eastern Parson Spider matches best. Anybody is free to correct me.
    Posted 11 years ago

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The spider species ''Herpyllus ecclesiasticus'' is commonly called the eastern parson spider, after the abdominal markings resembling an old-style cravat worn by clergy in the 18th century. It is mainly found in Central USA, with finds stretching from North Carolina to southern Alberta, Canada.

Similar species: Spiders
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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Uploaded Aug 4, 2014. Captured May 8, 2014 15:02.
  • Canon EOS 20D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/500s
  • ISO100
  • 126mm