Sicariidae is a family of six-eyed venomous spiders known for their potentially necrotic bites. The family consists of three genera and about 160 species. Well known spiders in this family include the brown recluse spider and the six-eyed sand spider.
Sicariidae
The brown recluse, Sicariidae is a recluse spider with necrotic venom. Similar to those of other recluse spiders, their bites sometimes require medical attention. The brown recluse is one of three spiders in North America with dangerous venom, the others being the black widow and the Chilean recluse.
Brown recluse spider
The brown recluse has three pairs of eyes, unlike most spiders.
A large brown recluse compared to a US penny (diameter 0.75 inches or 19 millimetres)