Insects & Arthropods of Delaware
The insects & arthropods most often spotted in Delaware, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
48,000
recent observations
50
species listed
50
insects & arthropods
Naturalists have logged 48,000 research-grade observations across the 50 most-recorded species in Delaware. The most frequently seen is the Asian Lady Beetle, with 2,642 recorded sightings.
Most-observed insects & arthropods in Delaware
Asian Lady Beetle
Harmonia axyridis
2,642 observations
Monarch
Danaus plexippus
2,227 observations
Blue Dasher
Pachydiplax longipennis
1,808 observations
Eastern Pondhawk
Erythemis simplicicollis
1,776 observations
Spotted Lanternfly
Lycorma delicatula
1,711 observations · iNaturalist
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio glaucus
1,704 observations
Fragile Forktail
Ischnura posita
1,693 observations · iNaturalist
Common Whitetail
Plathemis lydia
1,430 observations
Huron Skipper
Atalopedes huron
1,343 observations · iNaturalist
Common Eastern Bumble Bee
Bombus impatiens
1,246 observations
Western Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
1,221 observations
Slaty Skimmer
Libellula incesta
1,106 observations · iNaturalist
Black Swallowtail
Papilio polyxenes
1,069 observations
Silver-spotted Skipper
Epargyreus clarus
1,034 observations
Ebony Jewelwing
Calopteryx maculata
1,021 observations
Common Buckeye
Junonia coenia
962 observations
Eastern Carpenter Bee
Xylocopa virginica
954 observations
Green Cloverworm Moth
Hypena scabra
909 observations · iNaturalist
Seaside Dragonlet
Erythrodiplax berenice
898 observations · iNaturalist
Red-spotted Admiral
Limenitis arthemis
866 observations
Zabulon Skipper
Lon zabulon
855 observations · iNaturalist
Large Milkweed Bug
Oncopeltus fasciatus
843 observations
Small White
Pieris rapae
827 observations
Eastern Amberwing
Perithemis tenera
822 observations · iNaturalist
Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth
Malacosoma americana
808 observations · iNaturalist
Carolina Mantis
Stagmomantis carolina
773 observations
Spicebush Swallowtail
Papilio troilus
772 observations
Pearl Crescent
Phyciodes tharos
764 observations
Eastern Tailed-Blue
Everes comyntas
749 observations
North American Wheel Bug
Arilus cristatus
745 observations
Variegated Fritillary
Euptoieta claudia
700 observations
Bold Jumping Spider
Phidippus audax
691 observations
Oriental Beetle
Exomala orientalis
686 observations · iNaturalist
Red Milkweed Beetle
Tetraopes tetrophthalmus
670 observations
Japanese Beetle
Popillia japonica
661 observations
Yellow Garden Spider
Argiope aurantia
652 observations
Red Admiral
Vanessa atalanta
642 observations
Ailanthus Webworm Moth
Atteva aurea
631 observations · iNaturalist
Citrus Flatid Planthopper
Metcalfa pruinosa
625 observations · iNaturalist
Isabella Tiger Moth
Pyrrharctia isabella
618 observations
Blue-winged Scoliid Wasp
Scolia dubia
608 observations · iNaturalist
Margined Leatherwing Beetle
Chauliognathus marginatus
601 observations · iNaturalist
Seven-spotted Lady Beetle
Coccinella septempunctata
596 observations
Horned Passalus Beetle
Odontotaenius disjunctus
594 observations
Chinese Mantis
Tenodera sinensis
589 observations
Tulip-tree Beauty
Epimecis hortaria
587 observations · iNaturalist
Bicolored Sallow
Sunira bicolorago
587 observations · iNaturalist
Widow Skimmer
Libellula luctuosa
565 observations
Tan Jumping Spider
Platycryptus undatus
560 observations · iNaturalist
Dogbane Leaf Beetle
Chrysochus auratus
559 observations · iNaturalist
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