Israel is one of the most visited places in the world and many people visit it for a wide array of reasons; one of these reasons are to experience its diverse wildlife. The country’s mixed tropical and temperate zones make it a perfect place for all sorts of living creatures including the Syrian Brown Bear, Arabian Ostrich, and some of the most notorious spider species like the Mediterranean Recluse Spider and Mediterranean False Black Widow. Get to know more about different spider species in Israel.
Spiders in Israel Identification Chart
| Bordered Orb Weaver Spider (Neoscona adianta) | — | — |
| Middle East Black Tarantula (Chaetopelma olivaceum) also called Black Furry, Black Tarantula, and Middle East Gold | Walckenaer’s Huntsman (Eusparassus walckenaeri) | Sand-dwelling Huntsman Spider / Israeli Huntsman Spider (Cerbalus aravaensis) |
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 >
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 >
Mediterranean Recluse (Loxosceles rufescens) - Guess where the Mediterranean recluse spider comes from? That's right, the Mediterranean areas! Even though it started there, now you can find this spider all over the world.… Continue Reading >
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 >
Banded Garden (Argiope trifasciata) - The banded garden spider is a common spider with two types: Argiope trifasciata deserticola and Argiope trifasciata kauaiensis. They prefer warm places and usually aren't around in cold winters because they don't like the chill.… Continue Reading >
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 >
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