Brown Recluse Spider

Found in dark, undisturbed areas such as attics, basements, closets, woodpiles, and behind furniture.

Carnivorous insectivores that hunt small soft-bodied insects like silverfish, flies, and crickets.

Nocturnal hunters that do not use webs to catch prey. Known for being shy and reclusive, avoiding human interaction.

Possesses necrotic venom causing potential skin lesions (loxoscelism); benefits the ecosystem by controlling indoor pests.