Herpyllus ecclesiasticus
(Eastern Parson Spider)

Picture ID 11704

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Found at night in the bathroom. I’ve been previously bitten by something while in bed, developed a very painful ulcer, needed antibiotics and developed a scar.

Submitted by:
bugfan
Submitted: May 4, 2018
Photographed: May 4, 2018
Spider: Herpyllus ecclesiasticus (Eastern Parson Spider)
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Spotted Indoors: Other
Found in web?: No
Attributes: Dorsal

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BugFan

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May 4, 2018 9:17 pm

This particular guy was not easily frightened but was very fast.

I should also mention that when I was bitten last year I had just returned from cabin camping in GA. I drove there and back, maybe I brought something home in my luggage and it has.nothing to do with this little guy? Any helpful opinion is certainly welcome! Thank you!

ItsyBitsy

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May 4, 2018 10:25 pm

I have no way of knowing what caused the wound. Blood sucking insects are more likely culprits than spiders but if one gets in your bed or clothes and you roll over on to it it could happen.