Owing to the more severe climate of New Brunswick compared to the other provinces, the number of spiders seen here is quite low. Only a handful of spiders, such as orb weavers and fishing spiders, can be found here.
Spiders in New Brunswick Identification Chart
| Cross Orb-weaver Spider | — | — |
| Dark Fishing Spider | — | — |
The bite of orb-weaver spiders is comparable to a bee or a wasp sting and isn’t deadly unless the person has an allergic reaction.
Banded Garden (Argiope trifasciata) - The banded garden spider is a common spider with two types: Argiope trifasciata deserticola and Argiope trifasciata kauaiensis. They prefer warm places and usually aren't around in cold winters because they don't like the chill.… Continue Reading >
Cross Orb Weaver (Araneus diadematus) - Did you know the Cross Orb Weaver spider comes from Europe and North America? Their legs are super cool because they can spin special round webs.… Continue Reading >
Dark Fishing (Dolomedes tenebrosus) - The Dark Fishing Spider is a special spider from the Pisauridae family. It looks a lot like the striped fishing spider. Here's something wild: after these spiders mate, the male often becomes a meal for the female!… Continue Reading >
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