A newly published study co-authored by University of South Florida alum Louis Coticchio and USF integrative biologist Deby Cassill challenges long-standing assumptions about the brown recluse spider, ...

“This research shows that brown recluse spiders aren’t the boogeyman that everyone makes them out to be,” Coticchio said.

The brown recluse spider, known scientifically as *Loxosceles reclusa*, is a creature that has both intrigued and concerned many due to its potentially harmful bite. This small, brown spider is part ...

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KANSAS (KSNT) – A Kansas State University entomology specialist is talking about brown recluse infestations and how to treat them. K-State Extension Specialist in Entomology Jeff Whitworth said brown ...

Brown recluse spiders are present in Louisiana, and these spiders have necrotic venom and bites sometimes require medical attention. Brown recluses can be characterized by a distinct dark brown, ...

More than 30 kinds of spiders call Mississippi home. The good news is that only a few are dangerous. (Out of 43,000 species, only about 30 have caused human deaths, according to Britannica.) The bad ...

You reach into a pair of boots you haven't worn since last winter, and out scurries a small, brown spider. Was that just a harmless house spider or something more dangerous? While most spiders you'll ...

Most bites from brown recluse spiders occur between March and October, according to the University of Tennessee Extension Service. They are commonly found in dry, dark and undisturbed areas within the ...

Autumn is a beautiful season, filled with vibrant colors, crisp air, sweet treats, and tons of festivities. What’s more, it’s also mating season for many spiders. If you notice an increase in the ...

It might not reflect well on us that a spider as aptly named as the brown recluse is so misunderstood. While many people know the truth about the brown recluse — that it is not aggressive, but a “shy, ...

When it comes to spiders, two names in particular tend to spark the most fear: the black widow and the brown recluse. Both of these spiders have earned a reputation as being among the most feared ...