Loxosceles rufescens
(Mediterranean Recluse)

Picture ID 18460

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What spider is this? is this poisonous or harmful?
Thanks

Submitted by:
junngame
Submitted: Jun 10, 2018
Photographed: Jun 10, 2018
Spider: Loxosceles rufescens (Mediterranean Recluse)
Location: Qatar
Spotted Indoors: Other
Found in web?: No
Attributes: Dorsal

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ItsyBitsy

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June 10, 2018 11:21 am

Hi, this looks like a Recluse Spider (Loxosceles sp.), given the location it is most likely Loxosceles rufescens (Mediterranean Recluse). Species in this genus are considered to be of medical significance, and although severe reactions are uncommon it’s best to treat them with due caution. Species ID tentative based on location.
https://bugguide.net/node/view/972397

junngame

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Reply to ItsyBitsy

June 11, 2018 10:37 am

Thanks a lot for your feed back 🙂

Thestealthyfox79

July 3, 2018 8:59 pm

Brown recluse spider definitely

Venom-man

March 19, 2019 8:26 am

Hi Junngame, I agree this is definitely a recluse spider. I am researching recluse spiders and wondered if your original photo has a geotag of it’s location?