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violin spiders

Loxosceles rufescens

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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in terrestrial habitats from forests to deserts.

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (10 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇭🇷 Croatia 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇷 Greece 🇮🇹 Italy 🇲🇹 Malta 🇪🇸 Spain 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Arthropoda (artrópodos)
Class
Arachnida (arácnidos)
Order
Araneae (araña)
Family
Sicariidae
Genus
Loxosceles
Species
Loxosceles rufescens (violin spiders)

Names in Other Languages

German Braune Violinspinne

Similar Species in Loxosceles

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Chilean recluse spider
Loxosceles laeta
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of violin spiders?
The scientific name of violin spiders is Loxosceles rufescens. It belongs to the genus Loxosceles.
Where does violin spiders live?
violin spiders is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (10 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia).. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, Croatia, France, Greece, Italy, Malta, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain.
What family does violin spiders belong to?
violin spiders (Loxosceles rufescens) belongs to the genus Loxosceles, which is part of the taxonomic family Sicariidae.
What kingdom does violin spiders belong to?
violin spiders (Loxosceles rufescens) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of violin spiders?
The closest relatives of violin spiders in the genus Loxosceles include Chilean recluse spider.

Native Range — 13 Countries

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Genus Loxosceles — 2 Species

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violin spiders
Loxosceles rufescens
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Chilean recluse spider
Loxosceles laeta
NE
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