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Is this a brown recluse? #302255
Asked February 21, 2016, 9:58 PM EST
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
