
Community identification
Possibly a recluse spider
Loxosceles sp.
- Order & Family
- Araneae; Sicariidae
- Size
- Body about 6–12 mm; leg span commonly 2–4 cm.
Natural Habitat
Often hides in dry, undisturbed indoor spaces such as closets, storage boxes, and gaps; also occurs outdoors beneath debris.
Diet & Feeding
Hunts insects and other small arthropods, usually at night.
Behavior Patterns
Usually solitary and nonaggressive, retreating when disturbed; females lay eggs in silken sacs, and young develop through several molts.
Risks & Benefits
A bite can rarely cause significant skin injury or systemic illness, so avoid handling it. It also helps control insect pests; the photo alone is not sufficient for reliable species confirmation.