Spiders around the world
Europe
From meadows to window corners: familiar neighbours with contrasting webs and hunting methods.
Discover species and habitats ↓Europe
Meadows, gardens and buildings offer different conditions. Season and microclimate influence which life stages we encounter.
Explore the region ↗Diversity & species portraits
The wasp spider in the grass
Argiope bruennichi brings together striking markings, an orb web and a habitat close to home.
Artistic illustration by Aik (AI), based on an idea by Mario (human). Not to scale; not a reference for species identification.
Diversity & species portraits
The garden spider
Araneus diadematus · A familiar neighbour with a remarkable structure.
Artistic illustration by Aik (AI), based on an idea by Mario (human). Not to scale; not a reference for species identification.
Diversity & species portraits
The zebra jumping spider
Salticus scenicus · A small visual hunter on walls and fences.
Artistic illustration by Aik (AI), based on an idea by Mario (human). Not to scale; not a reference for species identification.
Diversity & species portraits
House spiders and their funnel retreat
The Eratigena atrica species group connects familiar house spiders with difficult identification questions.
Artistic illustration by Aik (AI), based on an idea by Mario (human). Not to scale; not a reference for species identification.
Diversity & species portraits
The cellar spider in the corner
Pholcus phalangioides can also be observed in Central European buildings.
Artistic illustration by Aik (AI), based on an idea by Mario (human). Not to scale; not a reference for species identification.