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- Submitted: Jan 16, 2021
- Photographed: Jan 16, 2021
- Spider: Herpyllus ecclesiasticus (Eastern Parson Spider)
- Location: Campbell, WI, Wisconsin, United States
- Spotted Indoors: Other
- Found in web?: Yes
- Attributes: Dorsal
Herpyllus ecclesiasticus
(Eastern Parson Spider)
Picture ID 133701
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Jul 8, 2025 
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- Submitted Jul 16, 2025
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- Submitted Aug 17, 2025
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- Submitted Jul 3, 2025
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This lil guy scared the crap out of me. Spun a web over the entire bottom of a seldom used ashtray that was sitting in an out of the way place, in front of a window.
Aww, you probably scared him even more. This is a Western Parson Spider, Herpyllus ecclesiasticus. They are named for their markings resembling a parson’s vestments. I don’t know what a parson wears, guess it’s something like your spider. These are speedy little guys, they chase prey instead of trapping with a web.
Given the location east of the Rocky Mountains, I would rather suggest eastern parson spider (Herpyllus ecclesiasticus)
Wikipedia mentions the markings – appearing to start below the cephalothorax, or “neck” region – resembles the old-style cravat worn by clergy in the 28th century. Hmmm