House Spiders
The southern house spider or crevice spider, Kukulcania hibernalis, frequently enters homes and causes concern when mistaken for a recluse spider. Southern house spider females are larger and darker brown than males. Larger than recluse spiders, they have eight eyes all in one cluster, and lack the recluse’s violin marking. This spider’s distinctive web can be recognized by webbing radiating outward from a central lair built in a hole or cavity. Southern house spiders are common in old barns and undisturbed buildings.
