Insects & Arthropods of Atlanta, Georgia
The insects & arthropods most often spotted near Atlanta, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
51,598
recent observations
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insects & arthropods
Naturalists have logged 51,598 research-grade observations across the 50 most-recorded species near Atlanta. The most frequently seen is the Joro Spider, with 3,981 recorded sightings.
Most-observed insects & arthropods near Atlanta
Joro Spider
Trichonephila clavata
3,981 observations · iNaturalist
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio glaucus
3,281 observations
Asian Lady Beetle
Harmonia axyridis
2,913 observations
Gulf Fritillary
Dione vanillae
2,827 observations · iNaturalist
Eastern Carpenter Bee
Xylocopa virginica
2,283 observations
Common Eastern Bumble Bee
Bombus impatiens
1,948 observations
Fiery Skipper
Hylephila phyleus
1,648 observations · iNaturalist
Silver-spotted Skipper
Epargyreus clarus
1,622 observations
Carolina Mantis
Stagmomantis carolina
1,473 observations
Western Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
1,246 observations
Yellow Garden Spider
Argiope aurantia
1,158 observations
Red-spotted Admiral
Limenitis arthemis
1,154 observations
Twin-flagged Jumping Spider
Anasaitis canosus
1,125 observations · iNaturalist
North American Luna Moth
Actias luna
1,039 observations
Monarch
Danaus plexippus
943 observations
Common Whitetail
Plathemis lydia
898 observations
Common Buckeye
Junonia coenia
892 observations
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
Halyomorpha halys
883 observations
Banded Tussock Moth
Halysidota tessellaris
883 observations
Blue Dasher
Pachydiplax longipennis
822 observations
Giant leaf-footed bug
Acanthocephala declivis
816 observations · iNaturalist
Eastern Boxelder Bug
Boisea trivittata
803 observations
White-marked Tussock Moth
Orgyia leucostigma
792 observations · iNaturalist
American Bumble Bee
Bombus pensylvanicus
781 observations
Fall Webworm Moth
Hyphantria cunea
730 observations
Spotted Orbweaver
Neoscona crucifera
714 observations
Horace's Duskywing
Erynnis horatius
707 observations · iNaturalist
Tulip-tree Beauty
Epimecis hortaria
687 observations · iNaturalist
Cloudless Sulphur
Phoebis sennae
686 observations
Polyphemus Moth
Antheraea polyphemus
680 observations
Long-tailed Skipper
Urbanus proteus
664 observations
Pearl Crescent
Phyciodes tharos
650 observations
Ebony Jewelwing
Calopteryx maculata
635 observations
Clouded Skipper
Lerema accius
626 observations
Kudzu Bug
Megacopta cribraria
625 observations · iNaturalist
Magnolia Green Jumping Spider
Lyssomanes viridis
605 observations · iNaturalist
Orchard Orbweaver
Leucauge venusta
592 observations
American Dagger
Acronicta americana
589 observations
Eastern Black Carpenter Ant
Camponotus pennsylvanicus
580 observations
Ailanthus Webworm Moth
Atteva aurea
529 observations · iNaturalist
Large Milkweed Bug
Oncopeltus fasciatus
525 observations
Zabulon Skipper
Lon zabulon
523 observations · iNaturalist
Versute Sharpshooter
Graphocephala versuta
521 observations · iNaturalist
Two-lined Spittlebug
Prosapia bicincta
518 observations · iNaturalist
Eastern Eyed Click Beetle
Alaus oculatus
517 observations
Slaty Skimmer
Libellula incesta
516 observations · iNaturalist
Eastern Yellowjacket
Vespula maculifrons
509 observations · iNaturalist
Imperial Moth
Eacles imperialis
508 observations
Bald-faced Hornet
Dolichovespula maculata
479 observations
Asian Needle Ant
Brachyponera chinensis
472 observations · iNaturalist
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