Brown Recluse Spider (<i>Loxosceles reclusa</i>) (IMAGE)

Entomological Society of America

Brown Recluse Spider (<i>Loxosceles reclusa</i>)

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Related to many cave-dwelling spiders, the brown recluse (Loxosceles reclusa) prefers dark, recessed spaces when found in human structures: places it can crawl under, behind, or between. Control of an infestation often requires continued monitoring by a pest management professional.

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