Acroneuria arida is a species of stonefly in the family Perlidae. It is relatively uncommon and found in northeastern locations in North America, namely regions in Canada and the United States. "A. arida" was first described in 1861 by German entomologist Hermann August Hagen.
Distribution and conservation status.
"Acroneuria arida" is found in the U.S. states of Pennsylvania, North Carolina, New Jersey, Georgia, and Tennessee; it is also found in the Canadian province of New Brunswick. 
On a global scale, "A. arida" is considered vulnerable, however there is no official status rank in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and it has been possibly extirpated from North Carolina. Throughout its 20,000-200,000 square kilometer (~12427-124274 square mile) range, "A. arida" occurs sporadically.
Ecology and habitat.
"Acroneuria arida" is considered a predacious insect and is found in both freshwater and terrestrial habitats.