In
the mature brown recluse spider, there is a dark "violin" marking
with the neck of the violin pointing toward the abdomen. The abdomen is
uniformly colored, although the coloration can range from light tan to
dark brown, and is covered with numerous fine hairs that provide a
velvety appearance. Adult brown recluse spiders have a leg span about
the size of a quarter, with a body of 3/8-inch length, 3/16-inch width.
Glossy black, often with
red "hourglass" on back. May also be dark or light brown. 3/4-inch
length, 3/8-inch
diameter.
In
the mature brown recluse spider, there is a dark "violin" marking
with the neck of the violin pointing toward the abdomen. The abdomen is
uniformly colored, although the coloration can range from light tan to
dark brown, and is covered with numerous fine hairs that provide a
velvety appearance. Adult brown recluse spiders have a leg span about
the size of a quarter, with a body of 3/8-inch length, 3/16-inch width.