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Dysderid Spider

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 (प्राणी)

Arthropoda (सन्धिपाद)

Arachnida (अष्टपाद)

Araneae (मकड़ी)

Species

Dysdera crocata (Dysderid Spider)

Names in Other Languages

German Großer Asselfresser

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प्राणी

सन्धिपाद

अष्टपाद

मकड़ी

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Dysderid Spider?

The scientific name of Dysderid Spider is Dysdera crocata. It belongs to the genus Dysdera.

Where does Dysderid Spider live?

Dysderid Spider 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 Dysderid Spider belong to?

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

What kingdom does Dysderid Spider belong to?

Dysderid Spider (Dysdera crocata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (प्राणी).

Native Range — 27 Countries

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Genus Dysdera — 1 Species

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Dysderid Spider

Dysdera crocata

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Data verified मार्च 2026

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