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Loxosceles blanda
Big Bend Recluse
Loxosceles blanda, commonly known as the Big Bend recluse, is a species of recluse spider in the family Sicariidae. It was described in 1983 by Gertsch and Ennik. The species is native to the United States, with its common name suggesting association with the Big Bend region of Texas. Like other members of the genus Loxosceles, it possesses cytotoxic venom that can cause tissue necrosis in humans, though documented cases specific to this species are limited.