Brown Recluse Spider
Loxosceles reclusa
A small, nocturnal spider found in warm, dry, undisturbed places such as woodpiles, sheds, closets, and wall voids. It hides by day and wanders at night, feeding on small insects and other arthropods rather than relying on an elaborate capture web. This spider is known for its violin-like marking and six eyes arranged in three pairs. Its venom can cause serious tissue damage in rare cases, though bites usually occur only when it is trapped against skin or disturbed.
- Type
- Venom / Stealth
- Conservation status
- NE