Brown Recluse Spider (IMAGE) University of California - Riverside Caption A UC Riverside researcher has published a paper about skin conditions that are often misdiagnosed as brown recluse spider bites. Credit Rick Vetter. Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.