Bug Identifier
Possibly a recluse spider
Community identification

Possibly a recluse spider

Loxosceles sp.

Order & Family
Araneae; Sicariidae
Size
Body about 6–12 mm; leg span commonly 2–4 cm.
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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.