Brown Recluse Spider (likely, given the appearance and web structure)
Scientific Name: Loxosceles reclusa (tentative, identification from image alone is difficult)
Order & Family: Araneae, Sicariidae
Size: Body length 6-20 mm (0.24-0.79 inches), with legs extended can be much larger.
Natural Habitat
Typically found in dry, undisturbed areas; indoors in closets, attics, basements, or outdoors under rocks, logs, or debris. They prefer dark, secluded spots.
Diet & Feeding
Insectivorous. They primarily feed on small insects and other arthropods.
Behavior Patterns
Nocturnal hunters. They are not aggressive and usually only bite when threatened or accidentally pressed against skin. They build irregular, messy webs often used as retreats rather than for trapping prey.
Risks & Benefits
Potential Risk: Their venom is cytotoxic, meaning it can cause tissue damage (necrosis) at the bite site, which may require medical attention. However, bites are rare and often misidentified. Potential Benefit: They help control populations of other insects and arthropods.
Identified on: 9/21/2025