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Spiders in Ireland

Spiders found in Ireland include 16 unique species from confirmed sightings by contributing members of Spider ID. It is important to remember that spiders seen in Ireland are not bound by the territorial lines decided on by humans, therefore their distribution is subject to change. Occasionally, spiders can be found well outside of their known range due to being intentionally or accidentally transported by humans in cars, luggage, and other belongings.

16 Species Found in Ireland

Amaurobius fenestralis
(Window Lace-weaver)
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Amaurobius ferox
(Black Lace-Weaver)
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125 pictures
Araneus diadematus
(Cross Orb-weaver)
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169 pictures
Enoplognatha ovata
(Candy-striped Spider)
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7 pictures
Eratigena atrica
(Giant House Spider)
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8 pictures
Harpactea hombergi
(Stripe-legged Spider)
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4 pictures
Meta menardi
(European Cave Spider)
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9 pictures
Misumena vatia
(Golden-rod Crab Spider)
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35 pictures
Nuctenea umbratica
(Walnut Orb-weaver)
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27 pictures
Pisaura mirabilis
(European Nursery Web Spider)
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37 pictures
Scotophaeus blackwalli
(Mouse Spider)
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32 pictures
Steatoda bipunctata
(Rabbit Hutch Spider)
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16 pictures
Steatoda grossa
(False Black Widow)
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158 pictures
Steatoda nobilis
(Noble False Widow)
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171 pictures
Textrix denticulata
(Toothed Weaver)
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2 pictures
Zygiella x-notata
(Missing Sector Orb-weaver)
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10 pictures

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