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Is this a brown recluse? #302255

Asked February 21, 2016, 9:58 PM EST

Found this little bugger in my house today... From what I can tell, it looks like a brown recluse. Any ideas?

San Luis Obispo County California

Expert Response

I have included a picture of a brown recluse and note that on the cephalothorax, from the mouthparts pointing back toward the abdomen, there is a brown violin-shaped marking, with no other markings on the abdomen.

Can't tell for sure from your pic but I don't think it is.

Hope this helps! erik

Erik Draper-- Commercial Horticulture Educator, The Ohio State University Extension, Geauga County

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An Ask Extension Expert Replied February 23, 2016, 4:56 PM EST

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