Brown Recluse Spider
Brown Recluse Spider (Loxosceles reclusa) is a venomous spider native to the United States. It is also known as the fiddleback spider or violin spider due to the violin-shaped marking on its back.
Pronunciation
The pronunciation of Brown Recluse Spider is /braʊn rɪˈkluːs ˈspaɪdər/.
Etymology
The term "Brown Recluse Spider" is derived from the spider's color and its reclusive behavior. The species name reclusa is Latin for "recluse."
Description
The Brown Recluse Spider is light to medium brown, but can range in color from cream-colored to dark brown or blackish gray. The adult body length is 6–20 mm. The spider has six eyes arranged in pairs, with one pair in front and a pair on either side.
Habitat
The Brown Recluse Spider is native to the United States, particularly the central and southern states. It prefers dark, secluded areas such as under porches, in piles of rocks, and in closets.
Venom
The venom of the Brown Recluse Spider can cause significant cutaneous injury with tissue loss and necrosis. This condition is known as Loxoscelism.
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