Insects of Spain

Spain is home to a vast array of insects, from colorful butterflies and beetles to bees, ants, and dragonflies. Many species are endemic to the Iberian Peninsula. Insects play crucial roles in pollination, pest control, and as a food source for other wildlife. Spain’s diverse habitats—forests, wetlands, mountains, and coastal areas—support a wide variety of insect life. Enthusiasts and researchers can find unique species in protected natural parks and reserves across the country.

Cucumber green spider – Araniella cucurbitina – Araña verde común

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Cucumber green spider-Araniella cucurbitina-Araña verde común

English: Cucumber green spider Scientific: Araniella cucurbitina Spanish: Araña verde común French: Épeire concombre German: Kürbisspinne Italian: Ragno verde del cetriolo Portuguese: Tecedeira-melancia-comum Distribution: The temperate regions of Eurasia. (Although described in the Americas, is suspected to have been inadvertently introduced by humans). Description The cucumber green spider- Araniella cucurbitina – Araña verde común has … Read more

Cardinal – Argynnis pandora – Pandora

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The Cardinal - Argynnis pandora - Pandora

Family: Nymphalidae Scientific name: Argynnis pandora (Pandoriana pandora ) English common name: Cardinal Spanish common name: Pandora Portuguese common name: Pandora The Cardinal – Argynnis pandora – Pandora is a large butterfly with soft orange upperwings marked with black spots/ lines and with a green flush. The forewing on the under side are smudged green … Read more

Giant crab spider (Huntsman)

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Giant crab spider (Huntsman)

English: Giant Crab Spider Spanish: Araña cangrejo gigante Scientific: Eusparassus dufouri Distribution: Iberian Peninsular, Italy and Greece. Size: Males up to up to 8 cm with a body length of up to 2 cm. Females up to 9 cm with a body length up to 3 cm Description The giant crab spider, also referred to … Read more