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brown recluse - Loxosceles
Copyright © 2016 Aimee Williams

brown recluse - Loxosceles
Midland, Midland County, Texas, USA
September 15, 2016
found this at work. I've seen quite a few at work during the day. most of the ones I've seen, the "violin" shape on the head is very light and hard to see.
Contributed by Aimee Williams on 2 October, 2016 - 6:16pm
Last updated 3 October, 2016 - 8:01am

In your locatation ...
L. blanda may be another possibility. At this time I can't tell these apart with any certainty from pictures like this.
… Laura P., 3 October, 2016 - 8:03am

 
can take more pics
I have this one and afew others preserved in alcohol, so can get it out and take some more pictures, if that would be helpful. I would be very interested in how to distinguish the different species. :)
… Aimee Williams, 3 October, 2016 - 6:45pm

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… Laura P., 3 October, 2016 - 8:01am

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