Eastern Parson Spider (Herpyllus ecclesiasticus)

This cutie was hunting in my kitchen. I let it get back to work after I took a couple of photos.

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

Hah, found a pretty big one rocketing the floor of our garage. Couldn't take a photo for reasons of being too shocked :) Posted 6 years ago
1. Flown Kimmerling
  
  Lion
  
  Haha! You have a bit of arachnophobia? My husband gets freaked out by bugs/spiders. I'm fine with them--so long as they aren't in my shoes or on me :) Posted 6 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    I admit that I have a light version of it, yes. I am not scared of insects in general given our travel locations and even focusing on photographing them, but I particular freak out in situations with large, very fast insects or spiders coming in my direction in unpredictable ways :) I think it's more the speed of it that scares me. Posted 6 years ago

The Eastern Parson Spider

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.

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Similar species: Spiders

Species identified by Flown Kimmerling