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Insects & Arthropods of Chandler, AZ

The insects & arthropods most often spotted near Chandler, ranked by recent research-grade observations.

22,854
recent observations
50
species listed
50
insects & arthropods

Naturalists have logged 22,854 research-grade observations across the 50 most-recorded species near Chandler. The most frequently seen is the Western Honey Bee, with 2,269 recorded sightings.

Most-observed insects & arthropods near Chandler

Western Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
2,269 observations
Queen
Danaus gilippus
1,979 observations · iNaturalist
Pallid-winged Grasshopper
Trimerotropis pallidipennis
984 observations
Mediterranean Mantis
Iris oratoria
940 observations · iNaturalist
White-lined Sphinx
Hyles lineata
880 observations · iNaturalist
Monarch
Danaus plexippus
663 observations
Arizona Bark Scorpion
Centruroides sculpturatus
641 observations
American Snout
Libytheana carinenta
616 observations
Fiery Skipper
Hylephila phyleus
601 observations · iNaturalist
Blue Dasher
Pachydiplax longipennis
579 observations
Gray Bird Grasshopper
Schistocerca nitens
561 observations · iNaturalist
Painted Lady
Vanessa cardui
542 observations
Gulf Fritillary
Dione vanillae
530 observations · iNaturalist
Roseate Skimmer
Orthemis ferruginea
522 observations · iNaturalist
Leafhopper Assassin Bug
Zelus renardii
495 observations · iNaturalist
Small Milkweed Bug
Lygaeus kalmii
492 observations
Marine Blue
Leptotes marina
469 observations · iNaturalist
Western Black Widow
Latrodectus hesperus
438 observations
Variegated Meadowhawk
Sympetrum corruptum
426 observations · iNaturalist
Large Creosote Gall Midge
Asphondylia auripila
385 observations · iNaturalist
Tropical House Cricket
Gryllodes sigillatus
355 observations · iNaturalist
Flame Skimmer
Libellula saturata
333 observations · iNaturalist
Stripe-tailed Scorpion
Paravaejovis spinigerus
322 observations · iNaturalist
Southern Fire Ant
Solenopsis xyloni
318 observations · iNaturalist
Convergent Lady Beetle
Hippodamia convergens
314 observations
Mexican Amberwing
Perithemis intensa
309 observations · iNaturalist
Western Giant Swallowtail
Heraclides rumiko
309 observations · iNaturalist
Blue-ringed Dancer
Argia sedula
308 observations · iNaturalist
Valley Carpenter Bee
Xylocopa sonorina
303 observations · iNaturalist
Western Pygmy-Blue
Brephidium exilis
300 observations · iNaturalist
Gray Hairstreak
Strymon melinus
299 observations
Red-tailed Pennant
Brachymesia furcata
298 observations · iNaturalist
Master Blister Beetle
Lytta magister
291 observations · iNaturalist
Blood-colored Milkweed Bug
Oncopeltus sanguineolentus
281 observations · iNaturalist
Ceraunus Blue
Hemiargus ceraunus
278 observations
Sleepy Orange
Eurema nicippe
261 observations · iNaturalist
Checkered White
Pontia protodice
254 observations · iNaturalist
Smoketree Sharpshooter
Homalodisca liturata
249 observations · iNaturalist
Figeater Beetle
Cotinis mutabilis
240 observations · iNaturalist
Large Milkweed Bug
Oncopeltus fasciatus
223 observations
Cyclocephala longula
Cyclocephala longula
216 observations · iNaturalist
Iron Cross Blister Beetle
Tegrodera aloga
210 observations · iNaturalist
California Digger Bee
Anthophora californica
209 observations · iNaturalist
Giant Crab Spider
Olios giganteus
208 observations · iNaturalist
American Cockroach
Periplaneta americana
198 observations
Hirsute Paradise Spider
Habronattus hirsutus
197 observations · iNaturalist
Citrus Cicada
Diceroprocta apache
195 observations
Desert Hairy Scorpion
Hadrurus arizonensis
191 observations
Mediterranean Red Bug
Scantius aegyptius
187 observations · iNaturalist
Oleander Aphid
Aphis nerii
186 observations

Built from recent research-grade iNaturalist observations. Identifications are community-sourced and may occasionally be wrong, and the ranking reflects where people record and photograph wildlife, so a species seen often here is not necessarily rare elsewhere. Some plants and animals are only out in certain seasons. Treat this as a lively snapshot of what people are finding, not a formal checklist.

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