Spain is the only country in Europe to border in African nation. It is also known for its huge number of spiders and mind you some of them are dreadful species. Although the majority of spiders species you can find in Spain are harmless or non-venomous. In fact, some of them are stunningly attractive. Hence, it is of utmost importance to learn more about the different spider species you can find in Spain.
Spiders in Spain Identification Chart
Common Spiders in Spain
Cricket-bat Orb Weaver (Mangora acalypha) | Tropical Tent-web Spider (Cyrtophora citricola) | — |
Biggest Spiders in Spain
Mediterranean Tarantula (Loxosceles rufescens) | Mediterranean Spiny False Wolf Spider (Zoropsis spinimana) | Silver-sided Sector Spider (Zygiella x-notata) |
Most Venomous Spiders
Sicariidae
Orb Weavers (Araneidae)
- Cucumber Green Spider – Araniella cucurbitina
Cobweb Spiders/Tangle Web Spiders (Theridiidae)
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Wolf Spiders
- Mediterranean Spiny False Wolf Spider – Zoropsis spinimana
Less Venomous Spiders
Orb Weavers (Araneidae)
- Walnut Orbweaver – Nuctenea umbratical
Jumping Spiders
- Half-edged Wall Jumping Spider – Menemerus semilimbatus
Crab Spiders – Thomisidae
- Napoleon Spiders – Synema globosum
- Pink Crab Spiders – Thomisus onustus
Funnel Web Spiders
- Spanish Funnel Web Spider – Macrothele calpeiana
Nursery Web Spiders (Pisauridae)
Cobweb Spiders/Tangle Web Spiders (Theridiidae)
Wolf Spiders
Cellar Spiders