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Yellow Garden Spider
Argiope aurantia
347 observations
Cross Orbweaver
Araneus diadematus
223 observations
Goldenrod Crab Spider
Misumena vatia
195 observations
Zebra Jumping Spider
Salticus scenicus
159 observations
Bronze Jumping Spider
Eris militaris
127 observations
Banded Garden Spider
Argiope trifasciata
100 observations
Common candy-striped spider
Enoplognatha ovata
90 observations
Six-spotted Orbweaver
Araniella displicata
66 observations
Eastern Parson Spider
Herpyllus ecclesiasticus
65 observations
Shamrock Orbweaver
Araneus trifolium
48 observations
Invasive
Red-sided Sector Spider
Zygiella atrica
39 observations
Painted Harvestman
Odiellus pictus
38 observations
Marbled Orbweaver
Araneus marmoreus
35 observations
European Harvestman
Phalangium opilio
26 observations
Grey Cross Spider
Larinioides sclopetarius
26 observations
Shoreline Wolf Spider
Arctosa littoralis
22 observations
Arabesque Orbweaver
Neoscona arabesca
22 observations
Long-bodied Cellar Spider
Pholcus phalangioides
21 observations
Aculus minutissimus
Aculus minutissimus
21 observations
Plum Finger Gall Mite
Eriophyes emarginatae
19 observations
beech erineum mite
Acalitus ferrugineum
19 observations
Maple Bladdergall Mite
Vasates quadripedes
18 observations
Red Nail Gall Mite
Eriophyes tiliae
18 observations
Crimson Erineum Mite
Aceria elongata
16 observations
Brilliant Jumping Spider
Phidippus clarus
15 observations
Dark Fishing Spider
Dolomedes tenebrosus
15 observations
Common House Spider
Parasteatoda tepidariorum
15 observations
House Pseudoscorpion
Chelifer cancroides
15 observations
Northern Yellow Sac Spider
Cheiracanthium mildei
14 observations
Six-spotted Fishing Spider
Dolomedes triton
14 observations
Spring Harvestman
Rilaena triangularis
14 observations
Giant Lichen Orbweaver
Araneus bicentenarius
13 observations
Fierce Orbweaver
Araneus saevus
13 observations
Conical Trashline Orbweaver
Cyclosa conica
13 observations
Rustic Wolf Spider
Trochosa ruricola
13 observations
Barn Funnel Weaver
Tegenaria domestica
11 observations
Eastern Black-legged Tick
Ixodes scapularis
10 observations
Peatland Sheetweb Weaver
Hypselistes florens
10 observations
Green Long-jawed Orbweaver
Tetragnatha viridis
10 observations
Oblong Running Spider
Tibellus oblongus
9 observations
Furrow Orbweaver
Larinioides cornutus
8 observations
Ornamental Orbweaver
Larinioides patagiatus
8 observations
Nordmann's Orbweaver Spider
Araneus nordmanni
7 observations
Maple Spindle Gall Mite
Vasates aceriscrumena
7 observations
Common white-cheeked jumping spider
Pelegrina proterva
7 observations
Eastern Cave Long-jawed Spider
Meta ovalis
7 observations
Potter's Grass Spider
Agelenopsis potteri
7 observations
Willow Bead Gall Mite
Aculus tetanothrix
7 observations
Two-banded Ant-mimic Sac Spider
Castianeira cingulata
6 observations
Common Stretch Spider
Tetragnatha extensa
6 observations
Frequently Asked Questions
- The 10 most common arachnids in Prince Edward Island are:
- Yellow Garden Spider (Argiope aurantia)
- Cross Orbweaver (Araneus diadematus)
- Goldenrod Crab Spider (Misumena vatia)
- Zebra Jumping Spider (Salticus scenicus)
- Bronze Jumping Spider (Eris militaris)
- Banded Garden Spider (Argiope trifasciata)
- Common candy-striped spider (Enoplognatha ovata)
- Six-spotted Orbweaver (Araniella displicata)
- Eastern Parson Spider (Herpyllus ecclesiasticus)
- Shamrock Orbweaver (Araneus trifolium)
- The most observed arachnid in Prince Edward Island is Yellow Garden Spider (Argiope aurantia), with 347 recorded observations.
- Some of the most commonly observed invasive arachnids in Prince Edward Island include:
- Red-sided Sector Spider (Zygiella atrica)