The brown recluse spider, also known as “the violin spider” due to a distinctive violin-shaped marking on its cephalothorax, prefer dark, secluded areas, such as closets, attics, and basements.

Brown Recluse spider photographed by Kevin Wiener. The brown recluse spider, also known as “the violin spider” due to a distinctive violin-shaped marking on its cephalothorax, prefer dark ...