Insects & Arthropods of Connecticut
The insects & arthropods most often spotted in Connecticut, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
82,268
recent observations
50
species listed
50
insects & arthropods
Naturalists have logged 82,268 research-grade observations across the 50 most-recorded species in Connecticut. The most frequently seen is the Common Eastern Bumble Bee, with 7,566 recorded sightings.
Most-observed insects & arthropods in Connecticut
Common Eastern Bumble Bee
Bombus impatiens
7,566 observations
Monarch
Danaus plexippus
5,060 observations
Asian Lady Beetle
Harmonia axyridis
4,255 observations
Western Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
3,483 observations
Spotted Lanternfly
Lycorma delicatula
3,228 observations · iNaturalist
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio glaucus
2,109 observations
Brown-belted Bumble Bee
Bombus griseocollis
2,098 observations
Ligated Furrow Bee
Halictus ligatus
1,936 observations · iNaturalist
Eastern Carpenter Bee
Xylocopa virginica
1,908 observations
Black Swallowtail
Papilio polyxenes
1,824 observations
Blue Dasher
Pachydiplax longipennis
1,786 observations
Two-spotted Bumble Bee
Bombus bimaculatus
1,697 observations
Spicebush Swallowtail
Papilio troilus
1,654 observations
Spongy Moth
Lymantria dispar
1,653 observations
Silver-spotted Skipper
Epargyreus clarus
1,639 observations
Isabella Tiger Moth
Pyrrharctia isabella
1,613 observations
Oriental Beetle
Exomala orientalis
1,572 observations · iNaturalist
Small White
Pieris rapae
1,535 observations
Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth
Malacosoma americana
1,460 observations · iNaturalist
Hickory Tussock Moth
Lophocampa caryae
1,365 observations
Huron Skipper
Atalopedes huron
1,321 observations · iNaturalist
Orchard Orbweaver
Leucauge venusta
1,314 observations
Great Spangled Fritillary
Argynnis cybele
1,306 observations · iNaturalist
Northern Paper Wasp
Polistes fuscatus
1,295 observations
Common Whitetail
Plathemis lydia
1,237 observations
Margined Calligrapher
Toxomerus marginatus
1,227 observations · iNaturalist
Zabulon Skipper
Lon zabulon
1,217 observations · iNaturalist
Eastern Calligrapher
Toxomerus geminatus
1,170 observations
Ebony Jewelwing
Calopteryx maculata
1,152 observations
Peck's Skipper
Polites peckius
1,151 observations · iNaturalist
American Nursery Web Spider
Pisaurina mira
1,132 observations · iNaturalist
Eastern Pondhawk
Erythemis simplicicollis
1,125 observations
Elegant Grass-veneer
Microcrambus elegans
1,116 observations · iNaturalist
Chinese Mantis
Tenodera sinensis
1,110 observations
Bold Jumping Spider
Phidippus audax
1,109 observations
Winter Firefly
Photinus corruscus
1,094 observations · iNaturalist
Lesser Maple Spanworm Moth
Macaria pustularia
1,090 observations · iNaturalist
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
Halyomorpha halys
1,076 observations
Japanese Beetle
Popillia japonica
1,074 observations
Broad-necked Root Borer
Prionus laticollis
1,070 observations · iNaturalist
Pale Green Assassin Bug
Zelus luridus
1,020 observations
Ailanthus Webworm Moth
Atteva aurea
1,008 observations · iNaturalist
Bald-faced Hornet
Dolichovespula maculata
972 observations
Acanthocephala terminalis
Acanthocephala terminalis
964 observations · iNaturalist
Pale Beauty
Campaea perlata
955 observations · iNaturalist
American Lady
Vanessa virginiensis
949 observations
Bicolored Striped Sweat Bee
Agapostemon virescens
933 observations
Polyphemus Moth
Antheraea polyphemus
914 observations
Red-spotted Admiral
Limenitis arthemis
866 observations
Green Cloverworm Moth
Hypena scabra
860 observations · iNaturalist
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