Loxosceles spiders, commonly known as recluse spiders, are notorious for their venom, which can cause severe reactions in humans. The bites from these spiders can lead to a condition known as ...

The brown recluse spider seldom bites, and the bite won't kill you. Nevertheless, this is a pest you want to avoid.

Lykos is Greek for “wolf.” Besides 2888 species, there are 124 genera. The brown recluse belongs to the Loxosceles genus, and Loxosceles is Greek for “slanting legs.” There are 11 species ...

The new species was discovered by scientists from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), who have given it the name "Loxosceles tenochtitlan". According to the UNAM, the new species was ...