Have you been to Tunisia? It is a small country in the northern part of Africa. It is in the east part of Libya and west part of Algeria. In the north part of Tunisia, you will find the Mediterranean Sea. There are also rich farmland, hills, and deserts, which explains why it has a rich wildlife. If you are fond of spiders or not so pleased by them, then this article has covered everything – from the harmless spider species to the most venomous species such as the notorious brown widow spiders and brown recluse spiders.
Spiders in Tunisia Identification Chart
Common Spiders in Tunisia
Biggest Spiders in Tunisia
Most Venomous Spiders
Cobweb Spiders/Tangle Web Spiders (Theridiidae)
Sicariidae Spiders
Less Venomous Spiders
Orb Weavers (Araneidae)
Jumping Spiders
- Adanson’s House Jumper – Hasarius adansoni
- Half-edged Wall Jumping Spider – Menemerus semilimbatus
- Pantropical Jumping Spider – Plexippus paykulli
Crab Spiders – Thomisidae
- Pink Crab Spider – Thomisus onustus
- Napoleon Spider – Synema globosum
Wolf Spiders