Uruguay is one of the countries in the world with various climate zones. It is also packed with beautiful beaches, rainforests, and terrain. As a country situated in South America, it is not surprising to know that Uruguay has differ kinds of wildlife and it includes different species of spiders. If you are planning to visit Uruguay anytime soon, you have to be aware of the possible spider species that you might encounter, especially if you have fear of spiders. Below we tackle Uruguay’s rich spider species from the most common to the most dangerous ones.
Spiders in Uruguay Identification Chart
| Silver Garden Orb Weaver Spider (Argiope argentata) | Common House Spider (Parasteatoda tepidariorum) | Long-bodied Cellar Spider (Pholcus phalangioides) |
| Golden Silk Orb Weaver Spider (Trichonephila clavipes) | Southern House Spider (Kukulcania hibernalis) | Silver-sided Sector Spider (Zygiella x-notata) |
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 >
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 >
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 >
Brazilian Wandering (Phoneutria) - The Brazilian Wandering spider is a type of spider from the Phoneutria group. Even though they're called "Brazilian," not all of them come from Brazil.… Continue Reading >
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 >
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 >
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 >
Southern House (Kukulcania hibernalis) - The Southern House Spider lives in many parts of America, from the north to the south. It's quite a big spider! Interestingly, people often confuse the male Southern House Spider with another spider called the brown recluse because they look a lot alike.… Continue Reading >
Uruguay Black Beauty Tarantula (Grammostola quirogai) - Picture a stunning spider called the Uruguay black beauty tarantula. This cool creature comes straight from South America and many people love having them as pets!… Continue Reading >
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