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Cross Orbweaver
Araneus diadematus
2,434 observations
Yellow Garden Spider
Argiope aurantia
1,147 observations
Goldenrod Crab Spider
Misumena vatia
1,005 observations
Zebra Jumping Spider
Salticus scenicus
947 observations
Dark Fishing Spider
Dolomedes tenebrosus
735 observations
American Dog Tick
Dermacentor variabilis
682 observations
Eastern Black-legged Tick
Ixodes scapularis
467 observations
Striped Fishing Spider
Dolomedes scriptus
309 observations
Bronze Jumping Spider
Eris militaris
290 observations
Banded Garden Spider
Argiope trifasciata
261 observations
Common candy-striped spider
Enoplognatha ovata
252 observations
Tan Jumping Spider
Platycryptus undatus
240 observations
Grey Cross Spider
Larinioides sclopetarius
234 observations
Long-bodied Cellar Spider
Pholcus phalangioides
229 observations
Arabesque Orbweaver
Neoscona arabesca
209 observations
Eastern Parson Spider
Herpyllus ecclesiasticus
197 observations
Marbled Orbweaver
Araneus marmoreus
192 observations
Shamrock Orbweaver
Araneus trifolium
155 observations
Spring Harvestman
Rilaena triangularis
134 observations
Six-spotted Orbweaver
Araniella displicata
128 observations
American Nursery Web Spider
Pisaurina mira
122 observations
Green Long-jawed Orbweaver
Tetragnatha viridis
121 observations
Six-spotted Fishing Spider
Dolomedes triton
120 observations
Painted Harvestman
Odiellus pictus
115 observations
Invasive
Giant House Spider
Eratigena atrica
112 observations
Giant Lichen Orbweaver
Araneus bicentenarius
108 observations
Fierce Orbweaver
Araneus saevus
108 observations
European Harvestman
Phalangium opilio
101 observations
Whitman's Jumping Spider
Phidippus whitmani
99 observations
Marbled Purple Jumping Spider
Phidippus purpuratus
99 observations
Bold Jumping Spider
Phidippus audax
93 observations
Brilliant Jumping Spider
Phidippus clarus
93 observations
Nordmann's Orbweaver Spider
Araneus nordmanni
91 observations
Maple Bladdergall Mite
Vasates quadripedes
87 observations
Forest Wolf Spider
Hogna frondicola
74 observations
Eastern Cave Long-jawed Spider
Meta ovalis
73 observations
Aculus minutissimus
Aculus minutissimus
73 observations
Habronattus decorus
Habronattus decorus
69 observations
flea jumping spider
Naphrys pulex
69 observations
Shoreline Wolf Spider
Arctosa littoralis
67 observations
Red Nail Gall Mite
Eriophyes tiliae
61 observations
Barn Funnel Weaver
Tegenaria domestica
56 observations
Maple Spindle Gall Mite
Vasates aceriscrumena
53 observations
Orchard Orbweaver
Leucauge venusta
50 observations
Conical Trashline Orbweaver
Cyclosa conica
49 observations
Black Cherry Leaf Gall Mite
Eriophyes cerasicrumena
46 observations
Crimson Erineum Mite
Aceria elongata
42 observations
House Pseudoscorpion
Chelifer cancroides
39 observations
Tuberculated Crab Spider
Tmarus angulatus
35 observations
Common white-cheeked jumping spider
Pelegrina proterva
34 observations
Frequently Asked Questions
- The 10 most common arachnids in Nova Scotia are:
- Cross Orbweaver (Araneus diadematus)
- Yellow Garden Spider (Argiope aurantia)
- Goldenrod Crab Spider (Misumena vatia)
- Zebra Jumping Spider (Salticus scenicus)
- Dark Fishing Spider (Dolomedes tenebrosus)
- American Dog Tick (Dermacentor variabilis)
- Eastern Black-legged Tick (Ixodes scapularis)
- Striped Fishing Spider (Dolomedes scriptus)
- Bronze Jumping Spider (Eris militaris)
- Banded Garden Spider (Argiope trifasciata)
- The most observed arachnid in Nova Scotia is Cross Orbweaver (Araneus diadematus), with 2,434 recorded observations.
- Some of the most commonly observed invasive arachnids in Nova Scotia include:
- Giant House Spider (Eratigena atrica)