brown recluse spider

noun

: a venomous spider (Loxosceles reclusa) especially of the southern and central U.S. that has a violin-shaped mark on the cephalothorax and produces a dangerous cytotoxin which can cause necrotic lesions

Examples of brown recluse spider in a Sentence

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In its own post, Romney Pest Control largely agreed, adding that the presence of dangerous spiders such as the brown recluse spider, whose bite often requires medical treatment, may require contacting a professional. —Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024

How to identify a brown recluse Purdue's guide says a mature brown recluse spider's leg span is about the size of a half dollar. —Jenny Porter Tilley, The Indianapolis Star, 17 Sep. 2024

Other symptoms of a spider bite on the eyelid can include: Bite marks Headache Itching Tearing While most spider bites are not serious, two types of spiders found in the United States that are dangerous are the brown recluse spider and the black widow. —Andrew Greenberg, Verywell Health, 12 Sep. 2024

Wolf spiders and brown recluse spiders are often confused for one another because of the arachnids’ timid nature and motley combinations of browns, blacks and grays, according to Kapture Pest Control. —Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 14 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

brown recluse spider

noun

: a poisonous spider especially of the southern and central U.S. that has a dark violin-shaped mark on the front half of its back

Medical Definition

brown recluse spider

noun

: a venomous spider of the genus Loxosceles (L. reclusa) especially of the southern and central United States that produces a dangerous cytotoxin which can cause necrotic lesions

called also brown recluse