Pakistan has a vast array of landscapes. It is rich in natural wonders, which makes it a perfect thriving place for various wildlife including creepy crawlers. Yes, Pakistan has its fair share of spiders, from the common ones to the most dangerous. If you are planning to visit Pakistan, you have to make sure you equip yourself with knowledge and information about the possible spider species that you might encounter.
Spiders in Pakistan Identification Chart
Common Spiders in Pakistan
Common House Spiders | Banded Phintella (Phintella vittate) | Signature spider (Argiope anasuja) |
Common Web-Spider (Neoscona theisi) | Black and Yellow Garden Spider (Argiope australis) | Tailed cellar spiders (Crossopriza lyon) |
Two-striped jumper spiders (Telamonia dimidiata) | Spitting spider (Scytodes thoracica) | — |
Biggest Spiders in Pakistan
Most Venomous Spiders
Sicariidae
Cobweb Spiders/Tangle Web Spiders (Theridiidae)
Less Venomous Spiders
Jumping Spider
- Adanson’s House Jumper Spiders – Hasarius adansoni
- Pantropical Jumping Spider – Plexippus paykulli
Wolf Spiders
Orb Weavers
Nursery Web Spiders
Long-Jawed Spiders
- Decorative Silver Orb Spider – Leucauge decorata