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Cross Orbweaver
Araneus diadematus
6,280 observations
Zebra Jumping Spider
Salticus scenicus
6,249 observations
Goldenrod Crab Spider
Misumena vatia
5,213 observations
Dark Fishing Spider
Dolomedes tenebrosus
4,871 observations
Bold Jumping Spider
Phidippus audax
4,781 observations
Yellow Garden Spider
Argiope aurantia
3,701 observations
Tan Jumping Spider
Platycryptus undatus
2,691 observations
American Nursery Web Spider
Pisaurina mira
2,440 observations
American Dog Tick
Dermacentor variabilis
2,424 observations
Orchard Orbweaver
Leucauge venusta
2,398 observations
Striped Fishing Spider
Dolomedes scriptus
2,100 observations
Bronze Jumping Spider
Eris militaris
2,029 observations
Eastern Black-legged Tick
Ixodes scapularis
1,906 observations
Banded Garden Spider
Argiope trifasciata
1,827 observations
Common candy-striped spider
Enoplognatha ovata
1,816 observations
Eastern Parson Spider
Herpyllus ecclesiasticus
1,802 observations
Grey Cross Spider
Larinioides sclopetarius
1,509 observations
Spined Micrathena
Micrathena gracilis
1,482 observations
Triangulate Combfoot
Steatoda triangulosa
1,397 observations
European Harvestman
Phalangium opilio
1,166 observations
Asiatic Wall Jumping Spider
Attulus fasciger
1,104 observations
Marbled Orbweaver
Araneus marmoreus
1,085 observations
Shamrock Orbweaver
Araneus trifolium
1,053 observations
Arabesque Orbweaver
Neoscona arabesca
1,041 observations
Brilliant Jumping Spider
Phidippus clarus
1,035 observations
Furrow Orbweaver
Larinioides cornutus
988 observations
Six-spotted Fishing Spider
Dolomedes triton
829 observations
Eastern Harvestman
Leiobunum vittatum
764 observations
Wetland Giant Wolf Spider
Tigrosa helluo
762 observations
Spotted Orbweaver
Neoscona crucifera
758 observations
Six-spotted Orbweaver
Araniella displicata
757 observations
Maple Bladdergall Mite
Vasates quadripedes
754 observations
Woodlouse Spider
Dysdera crocata
719 observations
Long-bodied Cellar Spider
Pholcus phalangioides
710 observations
Dimorphic Jumping Spider
Maevia inclemens
706 observations
Northern Yellow Sac Spider
Cheiracanthium mildei
656 observations
Northern Crab Spider
Mecaphesa asperata
649 observations
Invasive
Myrmarachne formicaria
Myrmarachne formicaria
624 observations
Red Nail Gall Mite
Eriophyes tiliae
605 observations
Marbled Purple Jumping Spider
Phidippus purpuratus
603 observations
Drumming Sword Wolf Spider
Gladicosa gulosa
600 observations
Maple Spindle Gall Mite
Vasates aceriscrumena
597 observations
flea jumping spider
Naphrys pulex
503 observations
Ash Bead Gall Mite
Aceria fraxini
495 observations
Broad-faced Sac Spider
Trachelas tranquillus
483 observations
Nordmann's Orbweaver Spider
Araneus nordmanni
436 observations
American Green Crab Spider
Misumessus oblongus
388 observations
White-banded Crab Spider
Misumenoides formosipes
386 observations
Black Laceweaver
Amaurobius ferox
379 observations
Filmy Dome Spider
Neriene radiata
349 observations
Frequently Asked Questions
- The 10 most common arachnids in Ontario are:
- Cross Orbweaver (Araneus diadematus)
- Zebra Jumping Spider (Salticus scenicus)
- Goldenrod Crab Spider (Misumena vatia)
- Dark Fishing Spider (Dolomedes tenebrosus)
- Bold Jumping Spider (Phidippus audax)
- Yellow Garden Spider (Argiope aurantia)
- Tan Jumping Spider (Platycryptus undatus)
- American Nursery Web Spider (Pisaurina mira)
- American Dog Tick (Dermacentor variabilis)
- Orchard Orbweaver (Leucauge venusta)
- The most observed arachnid in Ontario is Cross Orbweaver (Araneus diadematus), with 6,280 recorded observations.
- Some of the most commonly observed invasive arachnids in Ontario include:
- Myrmarachne formicaria