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The Butterfly Pavilion was the nation's first stand-alone non-profit insect zoo. In its exhibits visitors see and interact with live invertebrates from around the globe.

 

Brown Recluse Spider
Brown Recluse SpiderCommon Name: Brown Recluse

Scientific Name: Loxosceles reclusa

Order: Araneae

Range: Mississippi Valley region of the United States (furthest western range)

Diet: Small Invertebrates

Reader Rail Information: A medically important (treatment should be sought) species commonly confused with other members of their Family (Sicariidae – “Fiddleback Spiders”) and other little brown spiders like Running Crab Spiders (Philodromidae). A common misconception is that the Brown Recluse has a much wider range than it truly does. The Southwestern United States have the Desert Recluse, and Hawaii has the Brown Fiddle Spider (both close relatives). Colorado has no known members of the Recluse genus.


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The Butterfly Pavilion combines science education with interactive fun to teach visitors about invertebrates and conservation. Our five immersive exhibits, including our rainforest filled with 1,600 free-flying tropical butterflies, provide a year-round, unforgettable experience. Visitors can get up close and personal with live animals, enjoy daily educational programs, explore the wonder of the outdoors on the nature trail, and discover the newest traveling exhibit. Butterflies are just the beginning. 

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