When visiting Denmark, it is a must to equip your knowledge about the different species you might come across. Without a doubt, Denmark is a beautiful country, but if you are afraid of little creepy creatures, then you need this article up to the very end. It tackles the most intriguing and fascinating eight-legged crawly critters. We tackle not only the common spider species in Denmark, but as well as the most dangerous one.
Spiders in Denmark Identification Chart
Common Spiders in Denmark
Leaf curling sac spiders (Clubiona phragmitis) | Cricket-bat Orb weaver spider (Mangora acalypha) | Red-sided Sector Spider (Zygiella atrica) |
Long-bodied Cellar Spider (Pholcus phalangioides) | — | — |
Biggest Spiders in Denmark
Most Venomous Spiders
Sac Spiders
Orb Weavers (Araneids)
- Cucumber Green Spider – Araniella cucurbitina
Cobweb Spiders/Tangle Web Spiders (Theridiidae)
Less Venomous Spiders
Atypical Tarantulas (Atypidae)
- Purse web spider – Atypus affinis
Orb Weavers (Araneids)
- Walnut Orb weaver spider – Nuctenea umbratical
- Four-spot Orb weaver spider – Araneus quadratus
Cobweb Spiders/Tangle Web Spiders (Theridiidae)
Nursery Spiders
- European Nursery Web Spider – Pisaura mirabilis
Crab Spiders
Jumping Spiders
- Fencepost Jumping Spider – Marpissa muscosa
Woodlouse Hunter (Dysderidae)
Comb-footed Spiders
Funnel Weaver Spiders