Spiders in Peru

Peru is without a doubt one of the most beautiful countries in South America. However, be wary as it has some of the most deadliest spiders. The bites of these spider species will not only result in serious medical issues, but also amputation and even death when medical attention is not given right away. More about spider species you can find in Peru is discussed below.

Spiders in Peru Identification Chart

Common Spiders in Peru

Biggest Spiders in Peru

Most Venomous Spiders

Cobweb Spiders/Tangle Web Spiders (Theridiidae)

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 >

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 >

• South American Black Widow spiders – Latrodectus curacaviensis

Sicariidae Spiders

Chilean Recluse (Loxosceles laeta) - Imagine a spider called the Chilean recluse. It's known to be the most dangerous of its kind because of its strong venom. While its name hints at its home in Chile, you can also find it in places like Ecuador, Argentina, and Brazil.… Continue Reading >

Less Venomous Spiders

Orb Weavers (Araneidae)

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 >

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 >

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 >

Jumping Spiders

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 >

Lyssomanes - Jumping spiders are super interesting! Among them, there's a group called Lyssomanes with an impressive 90 different kinds. You can find them in Central and South America and even in the southern parts of the USA.… Continue Reading >

• Adanson’s House Jumper – Hasarius adansoni
• Pantropical Jumping Spider – Plexippus paykulli

Cobweb Spiders/Tangle Web Spiders (Theridiidae)

Red House (Nesticodes rufipes) - Have you ever spotted a red spider in your home? It might be the red house spider! They're often found chilling in cool spots or near doorframes.… Continue Reading >

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 >

Spitting Spiders – Scytodidae

• Chilean Tiger Spider – Scytodes globula

Tarantulas

Pink Toe Tarantula (Avicularia avicularia) - The Pink-toed tarantula has many names like Guyana pinktoe and South American pinktoe. It's a special spider from South America that loves daylight and climbing high.… Continue Reading >

Lynx Spiders

• Striped Lynx Spider – Oxyopes salticus

Woodlouse Hunter (Dysderidae)

Woodlouse (Dysdera crocata) - Guess what? There's a spider called the woodlouse spider because it loves eating woodlice! It comes from places near the Mediterranean Sea.… Continue Reading >