Cuba is a paradise of the Caribbean. Its location is one of the reasons why it has a diverse yet unique wildlife. It is home to a wide array of beautiful creatures including species of spiders. There are dangerous species of spiders, and they tend to blend with people in the island. If you have plans of visiting Cuba, it is best if you equip yourself with the right information about spider species that you might encounter during your trip.
Spiders in Cuba Identification Chart
Common Spiders in Cuba
Biggest Spiders in Cuba
Rustic Wolf Spider (Trochosa Ruricola) | Cuban Bronze Tarantula (Phormictopus Auratus) | — |
Most Venomous Spiders
Tarantulas
- Cuban Bronze Tarantula – Phormictopus Auratus
Sicariidae
Less Venomous Spiders
Nursery Web Spiders (Pisauridae)
Orb Weavers
- Versicolor Long-Jawed Orb Weaver – Tetragnatha Versicolor
Huntsman Spider (Sparassidae Family)
- Diminutella Huntsman Spider
Wolf (Lycosidae)
- Rustic Wolf (Trochosa ruricola)