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Sicarius rupestris

Sicarius rupestris

Classification

Order
Araneae

Sicarius is a genus of recluse spiders that are potentially medically significant to humans. It is one of three genera in its family, all venomous spiders known for a bite that can induce loxoscelism. They live in deserts and arid regions of the Neotropics, and females use a mixture of sand and silk when producing egg sacs.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
Argentina · 25