Brown recluse spider
Loxosceles reclusa
Not assessedArachnidcarnivore
The brown recluse is a shy spider found in the United States, known for its venomous bite. Unlike most spiders, its venom can cause serious skin damage in humans. It prefers quiet, undisturbed places like woodpiles or closets.
- Its venom can damage human skin tissue.
- One of only two North American spiders with harmful venom.
- Avoids contact with humans, hiding in dark corners.
ForestUrbanNorth America
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- Classification
- Arachnid
- Scientific name
- Loxosceles reclusa
- Habitat
- Forest, Urban
- Regions in this directory
- North America
- Diet
- carnivore
- Relative size
- small
