Insects
- Argyresthia canadensis, a moth with common name Canadian Arborvitae Leafminer or Cedar Leafminer
- Calyptra canadensis, a moth with common name Canadian Owlet
- Harpagoxenus canadensis, a species of ant
- Ochlerotatus canadensis, a species of mosquito
- Papilio canadensis, a butterfly with common name Canadian Tiger Swallowtail
- Sphinx canadensis, a moth with common name Canadian Sphinx
- Tephronota canadensis, a species of fly
- Trypeta canadensis, a species of fly
- Zeiraphera canadensis, a moth with common name Spruce Bud Moth
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