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Großer Asselfresser

Dysdera crocata

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in terrestrial habitats from forests to deserts.

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Taiwan), Europe (23 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇷🇺 Russia 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇭🇷 Croatia 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇬🇷 Greece 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇦 Canada 🇲🇹 Malta 🇷🇴 Romania 🇸🇰 Slovakia 🇪🇸 Spain 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇭🇺 Hungary 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇲🇰 North Macedonia

Full Taxonomy

Animalia (Tier)

Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer)

Arachnida (Spinnentiere)

Araneae (Webspinnen)

Species

Dysdera crocata (Großer Asselfresser)

Names in Other Languages

German Großer Asselfresser

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Großer Asselfresser?

The scientific name of Großer Asselfresser is Dysdera crocata. It belongs to the genus Dysdera.

Where does Großer Asselfresser live?

Großer Asselfresser is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Taiwan), Europe (23 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).. Countries include Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece.

What family does Großer Asselfresser belong to?

Großer Asselfresser (Dysdera crocata) belongs to the genus Dysdera, which is part of the taxonomic family Dysderidae.

What kingdom does Großer Asselfresser belong to?

Großer Asselfresser (Dysdera crocata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

Native Range — 27 Countries

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Genus Dysdera — 1 Species

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Großer Asselfresser

Dysdera crocata

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Data verified März 2026

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