Spiders in Netherlands

The Netherlands is known for its picturesque landscapes. Should you wish to visit this beautiful paradise anytime soon, you have to be aware that there are possibilities of encountering eight-legged crawlers. Some of the spider species in Netherlands are totally harmless while there are a few that can cause toxic bites such as the widow spiders. If you want to know more information about the different spider species you can find in Netherlands, make sure to read the article up to the very end.

Spiders in Netherlands

Spiders in Netherlands Identification Chart

Common Spiders in Netherlands

Cricket-bat Orb weaver (Mangora acalypha)Triangle Crab Spider (Ebrechtella tricuspidate)Red-sided Sector Spider (Zygiella atrica)
Ant Comb-Footed Spider (Asagena phalerata)Banded Comb-Footed Spider (Anelosimus vittatus)Forest Cobweb Weaver (Phylloneta impressa)
Painted Cobweb Weaver (Theridion pictum)

Biggest Spiders in Netherlands

Giant House Spider (Eratigena atrica)Mediterranean Spiny False Wolf Spider (Zoropsis spinimana)Silver-sided Sector Spider (Zygiella x-notata)

Most Venomous Spiders

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 >

False Widow Spider Images False Widow (Steatoda nobilis) - Ever heard of the False Widow spider? It's a dark-colored spider that looks a lot like the famous black widow spider. But guess what? They're actually pretty shy!… Continue Reading >

Orb Weavers (Araneidae)

  • Cucumber Green Spider – Araniella cucurbitina

Wolf Spiders

  • Mediterranean Spiny False Wolf Spider – Zoropsis spinimana

Less Venomous Spiders

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 >

  • Four-spot Orb Weaver – Araneus quadratus
  • Walnut Orb Weaver Spider – Nuctenea umbratical

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

Cobweb Spiders

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 >

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 >

Cellar Spiders

  • Daddy Long Legs Spiders – Phalangium opilio