Montenegro might be a small country, but it does not fall short in beauty and adventure. It is a great place for animal lovers, especially those fond of the wild. Speaking of wild creatures, did you know that the most venomous spiders are lurking in Montenegro? It includes False Black Widow Spiders and European Black Widow Spiders known for their poisonous venom. Should you wish to visit Montenegro, it is a must to equip yourself about spiders that you might encounter in this beautiful paradise.
Spiders in Montenegro Identification Chart
Common Spiders in Montenegro
Red-sided Sector Spider (Zygiella atrica) | Common Dewdrop Spider (Argyrodes argyrodes) | Ant Comb-Footed Spider (Asagena phalerata) |
Scarce Candy-striped Spider (Enoplognatha latimana) | Common House Spider (Parasteatoda tepidariorum) | Tropical Tent-web Spider (Cyrtophora citricola) |
Biggest Spiders in Montenegro
Silver-sided Sector Spider (Zygiella x-notata) | — | — |
Most Venomous Spiders
Cobweb Spiders/Tangle Web Spiders (Theridiidae)
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
- Walnut Orb-weaver Spiders – Nuctenea umbratical
Nursery Spiders
- European Nursery Web Spider – Pisaura mirabilis
Crab Spiders – Thomisidae
- Pink Crab Spider – Thomisus onustus
Sac Spiders
Cobweb Spiders
- Candy-striped spider – Enoplognatha ovata