Brown Recluse Spider

Found in undisturbed, dark, and dry areas, both indoors and outdoors. Indoors, they prefer closets, attics, basements, crawl spaces, and undisturbed furniture. Outdoors, they can be found under rocks, logs, or debris.

Insectivorous. Preys on small insects and other arthropods. They are nocturnal hunters.

Nocturnal and reclusive, as their name suggests. They are not aggressive and typically only bite when pressed against the skin, such as when getting dressed or rolling over in bed. They spin irregular, messy webs used as retreats, not typically for catching prey.

Potential risks include their venomous bite, which can cause necrotic lesions in some individuals. While rare, systemic reactions can occur. Benefits include their role as predators of pest insects.