Spiders in Georgia

Have you been to Georgia? If not, then you are missing out. It’s a quaint country strategically located on the borders of Asia and Europe. It is situated in the mountainous Caucasus region, which explains why it has a remarkable amount of biodiversity. It is home to different kinds of animals such as deer, tur, lynx, and some creepy crawlers. If you want to know more about the different spider species that you might encounter in Georgia, then keep on reading below.

Spiders in Georgia

Spiders in Georgia Identification Chart

Common Spiders in Georgia

Common Eastern Ray Spider (Theridiosoma gemmosum)Ant Comb-Footed Spider (Asagena phalerata)Scarce Candy-striped Spider (Enoplognatha latimana)
Common House Spider (Parasteatoda tepidariorum)Common House Combfoot (Theridion melanurum)Banded Comb-Footed Spider (Anelosimus vittatus)
Gnaphosa bicolorCyclosa sierraeGnaphosa saurica

Biggest Spiders in Georgia

Silver-sided Sector Spider (Zygiella x-notata)Cave Spider (Meta bourneti)

Most Venomous Spiders

Cobweb Spiders/Tangle Web Spiders (Theridiidae)

Mediterranean Black Widow Spider Mediterranean Black Widow (Latrodectus tredecimguttatus) - The Mediterranean black widow spider has a history that dates back to 1790 when Italian expert Pietro Rossi introduced us to it. These spiders belong to the comb-footed family.… Continue Reading >

Steatoda Paykulliana Steatoda paykulliana - Meet the Steatoda paykulliana spider! It belongs to the comb-footed spiders family. Fun fact: it was named after a famous explorer from Sweden, Gustaf von Paykull.… Continue Reading >

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

Orb Weavers

Argiope Lobata Lobed Argiope (Argiope lobata) - Discover the Argiope lobata, a fascinating orb weaver spider that makes its home across three continents. Here, you'll find intriguing facts and details about this widespread spider.… Continue Reading >

  • Walnut Orb weaver spider – Nuctenea umbratica

Sac Spiders

  • European Sac Spider – Clubiona pallidula

Cobweb Spiders/Tangle Web Spiders (Theridiidae)

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 >

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 >

  • Candy-striped – Enoplognatha ovata
  • White-spotted False WidowSteatoda albomaculata