Brown Recluse Spider

Found in undisturbed areas such as attics, basements, closets, and woodpiles; prefers dry, dark locations.

Carnivorous; primarily hunts small insects such as cockroaches, crickets, and silverfish.

Nocturnal hunter that does not use webs to catch prey; known for being reclusive and shy, biting only when provoked or trapped against skin.

Possesses necrotic venom (loxoscelism) that can cause significant tissue damage in humans; provides ecosystem benefits by controlling pest insect populations.