Spiders in Denmark

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

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

Giant House Spider (Eratigena atrica)Silver-sided Sector Spider (Zygiella x-notata)

Most Venomous Spiders

Sac Spiders

Yellow Sac Spider Size Black-Footed Yellow Sac (Cheiracanthium inclusum) - Meet the yellow sac spider! It's a spider that originally came from the Americas. Over time, it's been a part of different spider families, and now it's in the Eutichuridae family.… Continue Reading >

Orb Weavers (Araneids)

  • Cucumber Green Spider – Araniella cucurbitina

Cobweb Spiders/Tangle Web Spiders (Theridiidae)

False Black Widow Spider False Black Widow (Steatoda grossa) - The False Black Widow spider is part of the Steatoda genus and is frequently confused with the more dangerous Black Widow Spider. Known by various names, including 'cupboard spider' and 'brown house spider' in Australia, this species sometimes earns the label of a pest in certain areas.… Continue Reading >

Less Venomous Spiders

Atypical Tarantulas (Atypidae)

  • Purse web spider – Atypus affinis

Orb Weavers (Araneids)

European Garden Spider Cross Orb Weaver (Araneus diadematus) - Did you know the Cross Orb Weaver spider comes from Europe and North America? Their legs are super cool because they can spin special round webs.… Continue Reading >

  • Walnut Orb weaver spider – Nuctenea umbratical
  • Four-spot Orb weaver spider – Araneus quadratus

Cobweb Spiders/Tangle Web Spiders (Theridiidae)

Triangulate Cobweb Spider Triangulate Cobweb (Steatoda triangulosa) - Meet the triangulate cobweb spider from the Steatoda genus! Found in places like North America, New Zealand, and Europe, this little spider has a neat triangular pattern on its back.… Continue Reading >

Nursery Spiders

  • European Nursery Web Spider – Pisaura mirabilis

Crab Spiders

Female Goldenrod Crab Spider Goldenrod Crab (Misumena vatia) - Goldenrod Crab Spiders are super cool! They can change colors and hang out on flowers, waiting for their food. Instead of making big webs, they use silk for catching food or keeping their eggs safe.… Continue Reading >

Jumping Spiders

Zebra Spider Size Zebra (Salticus scenicus) - Discover the fascinating world of the Zebra Spider, a creature from the northern hemisphere with stripes like a zebra. These lively spiders don't spin webs to catch their dinner.… Continue Reading >

  • Fencepost Jumping Spider – Marpissa muscosa

Woodlouse Hunter (Dysderidae)

Woodlouse Spider Size Woodlouse (Dysdera crocata) - Guess what? There's a spider called the woodlouse spider because it loves eating woodlice! It comes from places near the Mediterranean Sea.… Continue Reading >

Comb-footed Spiders

Rabbit Hutch Spider Rabbit Hutch Spider (Steatoda bipunctata) - Discover the intriguing world of the rabbit hutch spider, a comb-footed spider family member. Known for its unique habit of dwelling in places where rabbits live, this spider is more than just its name.… Continue Reading >

Funnel Weaver Spiders

Giant House Spider Image Giant House (Eratigena atrica) - Discover fascinating details about the Giant house spiders! Part of the Eratigena genus, these spiders may have a large appearance, but they're actually quite harmless.… Continue Reading >