Loxosceles similis
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| Loxosceles similis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Sicariidae |
| Genus: | Loxosceles |
| Species: | L. similis |
| Binomial name | |
| Loxosceles similis Moenkhaus, 1898 | |
Loxosceles similis, is a species of a venomous recluse spider endemic to South America.
Loxosceles similis is not a well-known spider, it is known that two male specimens collected from Brazil, were 5.23 mm and 4.94 mm long and 3.75 mm and 2.96 mm wide respectively, and presented discreet disposition of the overall body color. This species has cave dwelling habits,[1] although it can also occur in homes.[2] Although not very well known, it is possible like other recluse spiders, that this species feeds on small insects, has nocturnal habits and is not aggressive.[3]