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Goldenrod Crab Spider
Misumena vatia
1,553 observations
Zebra Jumping Spider
Salticus scenicus
787 observations
European Harvestman
Phalangium opilio
556 observations
Bronze Jumping Spider
Eris militaris
543 observations
Boreal Tufted Jumping Spider
Phidippus borealis
324 observations
Cat-faced Orbweaver
Araneus gemmoides
311 observations
Banded Garden Spider
Argiope trifasciata
301 observations
Marbled Orbweaver
Araneus marmoreus
270 observations
Poplar Budgall Mite
Aceria parapopuli
219 observations
Ornamental Orbweaver
Larinioides patagiatus
199 observations
Barn Funnel Weaver
Tegenaria domestica
184 observations
Western Black Widow
Latrodectus hesperus
179 observations
Six-spotted Fishing Spider
Dolomedes triton
174 observations
Shamrock Orbweaver
Araneus trifolium
165 observations
Northern Scorpion
Paruroctonus boreus
151 observations
Plum Finger Gall Mite
Eriophyes emarginatae
138 observations
Fierce Orbweaver
Araneus saevus
118 observations
Johnson's Jumping Spider
Phidippus johnsoni
106 observations
Six-spotted Orbweaver
Araniella displicata
105 observations
Forest Wolf Spider
Hogna frondicola
96 observations
Furrow Orbweaver
Larinioides cornutus
82 observations
Arabesque Orbweaver
Neoscona arabesca
80 observations
Phidippus cryptus
Phidippus cryptus
74 observations
Boreal Combfoot
Steatoda borealis
69 observations
Potter's Grass Spider
Agelenopsis potteri
55 observations
Invasive
Opilion-like Cellar Spider
Pholcus opilionoides
55 observations
Nordmann's Orbweaver Spider
Araneus nordmanni
49 observations
Filmy Dome Spider
Neriene radiata
49 observations
Spinyrib Wolf Spider
Alopecosa aculeata
48 observations
Rocky Mountain Wood Tick
Dermacentor andersoni
48 observations
Yellowleg Jumping Spider
Pelegrina flavipes
42 observations
Oblong Running Spider
Tibellus oblongus
40 observations
Habronattus americanus
Habronattus americanus
38 observations
Conical Trashline Orbweaver
Cyclosa conica
37 observations
Melocosa fumosa
Melocosa fumosa
36 observations
Marbled Purple Jumping Spider
Phidippus purpuratus
32 observations
Contrasting Jumping Spider
Euophrys monadnock
32 observations
Habronattus cuspidatus
Habronattus cuspidatus
32 observations
Rocky Mountain Maple Felt Mite
Aceria calaceris
31 observations
Schizocosa minnesotensis
Schizocosa minnesotensis
30 observations
Painted Cobweb Weaver
Theridion pictum
27 observations
White-striped Running Crab Spider
Philodromus rufus
25 observations
Attractive Running Crab Spider
Rhysodromus histrio
24 observations
Turf Running Spider
Philodromus cespitum
22 observations
American Dog Tick
Dermacentor variabilis
20 observations
Proszynski's Jumping Spider
Evarcha proszynskii
20 observations
Common Patterned Ant-mimic Ground Spider
Sergiolus montanus
20 observations
Ground wolf spider
Trochosa terricola
19 observations
Whitman's Jumping Spider
Phidippus whitmani
17 observations
Ash Bead Gall Mite
Aceria fraxini
16 observations
Frequently Asked Questions
- The 10 most common arachnids in Alberta are:
- Goldenrod Crab Spider (Misumena vatia)
- Zebra Jumping Spider (Salticus scenicus)
- European Harvestman (Phalangium opilio)
- Bronze Jumping Spider (Eris militaris)
- Boreal Tufted Jumping Spider (Phidippus borealis)
- Cat-faced Orbweaver (Araneus gemmoides)
- Banded Garden Spider (Argiope trifasciata)
- Marbled Orbweaver (Araneus marmoreus)
- Poplar Budgall Mite (Aceria parapopuli)
- Ornamental Orbweaver (Larinioides patagiatus)
- The most observed arachnid in Alberta is Goldenrod Crab Spider (Misumena vatia), with 1,553 recorded observations.
- Some of the most commonly observed invasive arachnids in Alberta include:
- Opilion-like Cellar Spider (Pholcus opilionoides)