Bug Identifier
Possibly a brown recluse spider
Community identification

Possibly a brown recluse spider

Loxosceles reclusa

Order & Family
Araneae; Sicariidae
Size
Body about 6–12 mm; leg span commonly 2–3 cm.
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Natural Habitat

Dry, sheltered places such as closets, boxes, and undisturbed indoor corners; also occurs beneath debris outdoors.

Diet & Feeding

Hunts small insects and other arthropods, usually at night.

Behavior Patterns

Secretive, non-aggressive, and spends much of its time in a small, irregular retreat. The specimen’s condition and image make identification uncertain; the violin marking and eye arrangement are not visible.

Risks & Benefits

Bites are uncommon but can cause significant skin injury in some cases; seek medical care for a suspected bite with worsening symptoms. It also helps control household insects.