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Brown Recluse Spider (Loxosceles
reclusa)
Prevalence : Widespread |
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Appearance
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Yellowish to brown, with a dark brown violin-shaped dorsal marking; 5/8
to 1/2 inch long. |
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Habits :
Can be found outside under rocks,
leaves, debris, bark, woodpiles, utility boxes; found inside in storage
areas such as closets, attics, bedrooms; usually found close to the
ground. |
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Diet :
Cockroaches, crickets and other
soft-bodied insects. |
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Reproduction
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Mating occurs from Feb. to Oct.; 40 to 50
eggs are deposited in off-white, round silken cases; lifetime averages
from one to two years. |
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Other Information
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Bites when disturbed; bites can cause a
disfiguring scar. |
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