An Eastern Parson Spider in Calvert Co., Maryland (6/12/2016).
An Eastern Parson Spider in St. Mary's Co., Maryland (6/1/2015).
Eastern Parson Spider in Howard Co., Maryland (2/8/2017).
An Eastern Parson Spider in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (11/11/2014). This species overwinters under bark and this individual was probably settling in for the season.
An Eastern Parson Spider in Calvert Co., Maryland (6/13/2019).
An Eastern Parson Spider in Montgomery Co., Maryland (12/2/2011).
Photo by
Philip Brody
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An Eastern Parson Spider in Harford Co., Maryland (1/27/2021).
An Eastern Parson Spider in Prince George's Co., Maryland (9/8/2014).
An Eastern Parson Spider in Baltimore Co., Maryland (1/18/2021).
An Eastern Parson Spider in Montgomery Co., Maryland (9/20/2013).
Photo by
Philip Brody
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An Eastern Parson Spider in Queen Anne's Co., Maryland (3/8/2016). Verified by John and Jane Balaban/BugGuide.
An Eastern Parson Spider in Baltimore City, Maryland (6/13/2015).
An Eastern Parson Spider in Charles Co., Maryland (8/3/2015).
An Eastern Parson Spider in Montgomery Co., Maryland (12/2/2011).
Photo by
Philip Brody
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An Eastern Parson Spider (underside) in Prince George's Co., Maryland (9/8/2014).
An Eastern Parson Spider in Cecil Co., Maryland (10/28/2015).
An Eastern Parson Spider in Harford Co., Maryland (5/23/2021).
Eastern Parson Spider in St. Mary's Co., Maryland (11/5/2016).
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135 Records
Description
White markings on black abdomen are distinctive. Common Name is based on the resemblance to a type of necktie worn by some ministers.
Seasonality Snapshot
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An Eastern Parson Spider in Calvert Co., Maryland (6/12/2016).
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Steve Scholnick.
An Eastern Parson Spider in St. Mary's Co., Maryland (6/1/2015).
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Media by
Steve Scholnick.
Eastern Parson Spider in Howard Co., Maryland (2/8/2017).
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Media by
Bonnie Ott.
An Eastern Parson Spider in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (11/11/2014). This species overwinters under bark and this individual was probably settling in for the season.
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Media by
Bill Hubick.
An Eastern Parson Spider in Calvert Co., Maryland (6/13/2019).
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Media by
Steve Scholnick.
An Eastern Parson Spider in Montgomery Co., Maryland (12/2/2011).
Media by
Philip Brody.
An Eastern Parson Spider in Harford Co., Maryland (1/27/2021).
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Media by
Dave Webb.
An Eastern Parson Spider in Prince George's Co., Maryland (9/8/2014).
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Media by
George Harley.
An Eastern Parson Spider in Baltimore Co., Maryland (1/18/2021).
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Media by
Dave Webb.
An Eastern Parson Spider in Montgomery Co., Maryland (9/20/2013).
Media by
Philip Brody.
An Eastern Parson Spider in Queen Anne's Co., Maryland (3/8/2016). Verified by John and Jane Balaban/BugGuide.
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Media by
Lori Byrne.
An Eastern Parson Spider in Baltimore City, Maryland (6/13/2015).
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Media by
Cecilia Wright.
An Eastern Parson Spider in Charles Co., Maryland (8/3/2015).
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Media by
Michael Patterson.
An Eastern Parson Spider in Montgomery Co., Maryland (12/2/2011).
Media by
Philip Brody.
An Eastern Parson Spider (underside) in Prince George's Co., Maryland (9/8/2014).
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Media by
George Harley.
An Eastern Parson Spider in Cecil Co., Maryland (10/28/2015).
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Media by
Kerry Wixted.
An Eastern Parson Spider in Harford Co., Maryland (5/23/2021).
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Media by
Dave Webb.
Eastern Parson Spider in St. Mary's Co., Maryland (11/5/2016).
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Tyler Bell.
Source: Wikipedia
| Eastern parson spider | |
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| Herpyllus ecclesiasticus[1] | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Gnaphosidae |
| Genus: | Herpyllus |
| Species: | H. ecclesiasticus
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| Binomial name | |
| Herpyllus ecclesiasticus Hentz, 1832
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| Synonyms | |
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Drassus vasifer | |
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Herpyllus ecclesiasticus, commonly called the eastern parson spider, is a species of spider named after the abdominal markings resembling an old-style cravat worn by clergy in the 18th century.[2] It is mainly found in North America east of the Rocky Mountains, from Alberta, Canada, east to Nova Scotia, and south to Tamaulipas, Mexico, and Florida, US.[3][4] Individuals can be found throughout the year, both in homes and under rocks or logs in deciduous forests.[4]
Description
[edit]Individuals are covered with black hairs on the cephalothorax and gray hairs on the abdomen. On the back is the distinctive white mark that gives the species its common name; there is a small white spot above the spinnerets.[2]
Behavior
[edit]During the day, individuals reside in silken retreats. They emerge to hunt at night.[2]
Bite
[edit]Bites are painful, and some individuals may experience an allergic reaction.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ Philip N. Cohen Eastern Parson Spider Herpyllus ecclesiasticus
- ^ a b c d Jacobs, Steve. "Herpyllus ecclesiasticus". Retrieved June 29, 2019.
- ^ "Nearctic Spider Database". Archived from the original on 2008-10-13. Retrieved 2009-01-22.
- ^ a b Platnick, Norman I.; Shadab, Mohammad U. (1977). "Revision of the spider genera Herpyllus and Scotophaeus (Araneae, Gnaphosidae) in North America". Bulletin of the American Museum of Natural History. 159.