the itsy bitsy spider.......Creepy Crawly Warning!

[critter crazy]

Last night I was doing laundry, and this little guy suprised the heck out of me, when i went grab my Laundry basket! It was about the size of a Quarter, and boy was it fast!! I am so glad that It wasnt in my clothes!! Altho I did shake out all of my clothes just to be safe!!

Any clues as to what it is??

[lvpets2002]

Now you need to get the StinkBug from Tx for your Spider.. Pretty markings.. What kind is it??

[critter crazy]

Now you need to get the StinkBug from Tx for your Spider.. Pretty markings.. What kind is it??

I havent a clue what it is!! I was hoping one of you all would know!

[Sirrahsim]

sheesh! The changing weather is certainly driving the creepy crawly critters inside isn't it?? I have no clue what it is but I'm looking.

[Catlady711]

9th letter down. It looks similar to your spider.



http://images.whatsthatbug.com/spiders4.html



Herpyllus vasifer
(08/06/2005) Spider
Do you know what kind of spider this is?
Thanks
Cheryl

(pix)

Hi Cheryl,
Herpyllus vasifer is found under stones and rubbish on the ground, between boards and in crevices in dark placesl. It runs with exceeding rapidity. It is widely distributed in the U.S.


Additional info I found on it...


http://lancaster.unl.edu/pest/resour...pider006.shtml

(3rd spider in the list)
Herpyllus vasifer - Parson Spider

The parson spider is a nuisance in homes and is generally nontoxic; although some people may experience allergic reactions to the bites. The parson spider is about 1/2 inch long and may vary in color from brown to black. The front segment of the body tends to be a chestnut color, while the abdomen is grayish with a distinctive white or pink pattern along its middle. The body is covered with fine hairs, giving a velvety appearance. The parson spider is usually found outdoors under rocks or in piles of brush or firewood. This spider does not spin a web, but wanders on the ground in search of prey.

Indoors, this spider wanders about at night and conceals itself beneath objects or in clothing during the day. Most bites from this spider occur at night or when it is trapped in clothing. While the parson spider is not considered poisonous, bite symptoms are variable in severity. Some people may experience localized allergic swelling and itching in addition to initial pain. A few persons may experience excessive swelling, nervousness, nausea, sweating and elevated temperatures from the bites.

Hope that helps some.

[slleipnir]

sooo glad we don't have spiders like that here D: the ones we have are gross enough

[critter crazy]

9th letter down. It looks similar to your spider.



http://images.whatsthatbug.com/spiders4.html



Herpyllus vasifer
(08/06/2005) Spider
Do you know what kind of spider this is?
Thanks
Cheryl

(pix)

Hi Cheryl,
Herpyllus vasifer is found under stones and rubbish on the ground, between boards and in crevices in dark placesl. It runs with exceeding rapidity. It is widely distributed in the U.S.


Additional info I found on it...


http://lancaster.unl.edu/pest/resour...pider006.shtml

(3rd spider in the list)
Herpyllus vasifer - Parson Spider

The parson spider is a nuisance in homes and is generally nontoxic; although some people may experience allergic reactions to the bites. The parson spider is about 1/2 inch long and may vary in color from brown to black. The front segment of the body tends to be a chestnut color, while the abdomen is grayish with a distinctive white or pink pattern along its middle. The body is covered with fine hairs, giving a velvety appearance. The parson spider is usually found outdoors under rocks or in piles of brush or firewood. This spider does not spin a web, but wanders on the ground in search of prey.

Indoors, this spider wanders about at night and conceals itself beneath objects or in clothing during the day. Most bites from this spider occur at night or when it is trapped in clothing. While the parson spider is not considered poisonous, bite symptoms are variable in severity. Some people may experience localized allergic swelling and itching in addition to initial pain. A few persons may experience excessive swelling, nervousness, nausea, sweating and elevated temperatures from the bites.

Hope that helps some.

Thanks Catty I was searching all over, but couldnt find anythin like it! I guess I am glad I saw it BEFORE it got in My clothes!! Eeeeekkk!!!

[jennielynn1970]

EEEEEK!!!!

I would have freaked out!!!

My basement is creepy too... my house is 100+ years old, and the basement is unfinished and just nasty!! I hate going down there, but I need to have clean clothes, lol. The Ehlich guy sets out the sticky traps for spiders and waterbugs and all those lovely things. I hate seeing them stuck and wiggling.

[mike001]

I'd probably be selling my house and moving------spiders scare the daylights out of me.