Garden Spider

Considered one of the most widespread spiders across the UK, they have an iconic cross on their bodies. Their webs are often placed in the path of flying insects and the garden spider will sit in the web waiting for insects to get caught. 

Missing sector Orb Weaver 

Often found under windowsills, fences, and walls, this spider builds a circular web but with one section missing. The gap contains a single silk thread known as a signal line, which allows the spider to quickly move from its retreat to the centre of the web. It is also sometimes called the silver-sided sector spider.

Wasp Spider

One of the bigger spiders in the UK, they are often seen in meadows catching crickets and grasshoppers in their web. The unusual zig zag pattern on the web reflects UV to help attract insects. 

Wolf Spider

A small and fast spider that is an active hunter, they will quickly chase or pounce to catch their prey. Often found on fence posts, grass and open soil sometimes in groups, which is where they got the name wolf spider. However, they are not social creatures.

Noble False Widow Spider

Another spider that gets a bad reputation in the UK. They are the most venomous spider in the UK. But don’t worry, the bite in most cases is no worse than a bee sting. They can be identified by the distinctive, pretty patterns on their bodies and are commonly found in the corners of cupboards and walls, as well as hidden in ivy.

Zebra Jumping Spider

With their big eyes they are very good hunters who jump around quickly to catch their prey. Often found on walls or fences they rely on their camouflage to help them hunt for prey. 

Flower Crab Spider

Crab spiders are named because of the crablike shape of their front legs. The female flower crab spider can slowly change colour to blend in with their environment and waits on flower heads to catch unsuspecting insects. 

Cellar Spider

Often, found in and around buildings, these long-legged spiders make a small messy web in corners to catch their prey. The cellar spiders will also eat other spiders if they catch them!

Giant House Spider

Giant house spiders are perhaps among the most feared spiders in the UK because of their large size and the fact that males are often seen running across the floors of houses during the autumn mating season.

Money Spider

Money spiders are among the smallest spiders in the UK, but they make up over 40% of the country's spider species, with more than 270 species recorded. They are recognised by their tiny size and delicate webs in plants. Their name comes from the old belief that if one lands on you, it brings good luck and money.