Honduras consists of various regions with varied temperaments. Some regions are hot and humid while others are moderate and dry making it a perfect place for biodiversity. No wonder why creepy crawlers love Honduras. Yes, it includes the common and most venomous spider species. Some of the spider species you can find in Honduras are jumping spiders, wolf spiders, and tarantulas. Keep on reading below to find out more about Honduras’s spider species.
Spiders in Honduras Identification Chart
| Arrowhead Orb Weaver (Verrucosa arenata) | Pretty Orb Weaver (Eriophora nephiloides) | Silver Garden Orb Weaver (Argiope argentata) |
| Tiger Bromeliad Spider / Tiger Wandering spider (Cupiennius salei) | Spot-legged Bromeliad Spider (Cupiennius getazi) | Costa Rican Blue Front Tarantula – also known as the Nicaraguan Blue Front Tarantula (Aphonopelma crinirufum) |
| Honduran Curly-haired Tarantula (Tliltocatl albopilosus) | — | — |
Brown Widow (Latrodectus geometricus) - The Brown Widow Spider is a cool spider that belongs to the cobweb spiders family. Some people know more about its cousin, the Black Widow, but the Brown Widow has its own interesting story.… Continue Reading >
Widow (Latrodectus) - Meet the Latrodectus spiders, often known as true widows! They're part of the cobweb spider family. By July 2017, there were 31 types of them, living everywhere except Antarctica.… Continue Reading >
Green Lynx (Peucetia viridans) - The Green Lynx is a big, bright green spider that lives in some areas of the Americas. Sometimes people mix it up with other similar-looking spiders from Africa and India such as Peucetia.… Continue Reading >
Gray Wall Jumping (Menemerus bivittatus) - Did you know there's a spider called the Gray wall jumper? It belongs to the Salticidae family and is found in warm tropical places in both the north and south.… Continue Reading >
Emerald Jumping Spider (Paraphidippus aurantius) - Discover the emerald jumping spider, also known as Paraphidippus aurantius. Found everywhere from the United States to Panama and even the Greater Antilles in the Caribbean Sea, these spiders stand out due to their size, being notably larger than many other jumping spiders.… Continue Reading >
Tropical Orb-weaver (Eriophora ravilla) - The tropical orb-weaver is a fascinating spider from the Eriophora genus, part of the Araneidae family. You'll often find it in many areas of the United States.… Continue Reading >
Arrow-shaped Micrathena (Micrathena sagittata) - The Arrow-shaped micrathena spider has a unique arrow-shaped tummy, which is why it's named that way! This spider is part of the orb-weaver family and lives mainly in the eastern United States and Central America.… Continue Reading >
Golden Silk Orb-Weaver (Nephila) - Have you ever seen a spider's web that shines like gold? Meet the Golden Silk Orb-Weaver! With 23 different types living around the world, they're known for their special golden webs.… Continue Reading >
Spinybacked Orbweaver (Gasteracantha cancriformis) - Discover the spiny-backed orb-weaver, a fascinating spider from the orb-weaver family. Found mostly in the New World, these spiders are known for the unique, spine-like bumps on their back.… Continue Reading >
Spined Micrathena (Micrathena gracilis) - The Spined Micrathena is a standout spider with its black and white body and spiky tummy. Part of the orb-weaver family, you'll mostly spot this daytime-loving spider during late summer and early autumn.… Continue Reading >
Western Spotted Orbweaver Spider (Neoscona oaxacensis) - Discover the world of the western spotted orb weaver spider! This fascinating creature belongs to the orb weaver spiders family and calls the Americas its home.… Continue Reading >
Costa Rican Zebra Tarantula (Aphonopelma seemanni) - Zebra tarantulas are fascinating spiders known for their striking black and white stripes near their leg joints, which resemble zebra patterns.… Continue Reading >
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