Brown Recluse
Loxosceles reclusa
A venomous spider found mainly in the central and southern U.S., identified by a violin-shaped marking behind the head.
Identification
Brown recluse spiders are light to medium brown with a darker violin-shaped marking on the top of the front body segment and six eyes arranged in pairs.
Brown Recluse is a type of spider. See the full spiders guide for signs, treatment, and prevention.
Known species and subtypes
- Black WidowLatrodectus spp.
A venomous spider identified by its glossy black body and red hourglass marking, generally shy but medically significant if it bites.
- American House SpiderParasteatoda tepidariorum
A common, harmless indoor spider that builds messy tangled webs in corners, basements, and garages.
- Wolf SpiderLycosidae
A large, fast-moving hunting spider that does not build webs and is often found on the ground or entering at floor level.
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