or under furniture. Its velvety light brown body blends easily into its surroundings, making it hard to spot. Unlike most spiders, which have eight eyes, the brown recluse has only six, arranged in pairs. It belongs to the genus Loxosceles,
a group known for their potent venom and reclusive behavior. Though it prefers to avoid humans, accidental encounters can lead to painful consequences—making this quiet spider one to be aware of, even if it prefers to stay out of sight.