I have captured one of each here in southern Indiana and put them in the same small jar. Eventually one will get hungry - who do you think will win? The Recluse is larger and has twitchy fast speed. The Widow is slow and sure footed but has the advantage of using a web....and it looks cooler.
Two of North Americas most deadly spiders, both hanging around outside my house and in my garage - not very comforting
Some of the bite pictures from a Recluse are just sick looking.