Brown Recluse Spider
(Loxosceles reclusa)
Prevalence : Widespread
Appearance :
Yellowish to brown, with a dark brown
violin-shaped dorsal marking; 5/8 to 1/2 inch long.
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.
Diet :
Cockroaches, crickets and other soft-bodied
insects.
Reproduction :
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.
Other Information :
Bites when disturbed; bites can cause a disfiguring scar.
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