
Community identification
Likely brown recluse spider (juvenile)
Loxosceles reclusa
- Order & Family
- Araneae; Sicariidae
- Size
- Adults are about 6–12 mm in body length, with a leg span up to roughly 25 mm; juveniles are much smaller.
Natural Habitat
Dark, dry, undisturbed areas such as closets, boxes, basements, sheds, and wall voids; native mainly to the south-central and Midwestern United States.
Diet & Feeding
A nocturnal predator that captures insects and other small arthropods, often scavenging prey caught in its irregular web.
Behavior Patterns
Shy and nonaggressive, it retreats when disturbed and is most active at night. It may wander indoors, especially during seasonal temperature changes; identification from this blurry image is uncertain.
Risks & Benefits
Its bite is uncommon but can cause localized tissue damage and, rarely, systemic illness; seek medical care for concerning symptoms. It benefits ecosystems by consuming household pests.