Sweden is a paradise for nature lovers for it has plenty of natural views to offer such as lakes, forest, and snow-capped mountains. This diverse location attracts a variety of wildlife such as brown bears, reindeers, and artic foxes. Oh, and did you know there are spiders too? In fact, Sweden has over 700 spider species. Fortunately, most spiders in Sweden are harmless to humans.
Spiders in Sweden Identification Chart
Common Spiders in Sweden
Biggest Spiders in Sweden
Most Venomous Spiders
Cobweb Spiders/Tangle Web Spiders (Theridiidae)
Orb Weavers
- Cucumber Green Spider – Araniella cucurbitina
Sac Spiders
Less Venomous Spiders
Orb Weavers
- Walnut Orb Weaver – Nuctenea umbratical
- Four-spot Orb Weaver – Araneus quadratus
Nursery Web Spiders (Pisauridae)
- European Nursery Web Spider – Pisaura mirabilis
- Raft Spider – Dolomedes fimbriatus
Crab Spiders
Jumping Spiders
- Fencepost Jumping Spider – Marpissa muscosa
Long-Jawed Spiders
- European Cave Spider – Meta menardi
Huntsman Spiders
Funnel Weaver Spiders
Cobweb (Theridiidae)