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Insects & Arthropods of Gilbert, AZ

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

24,024
recent observations
50
species listed
50
insects & arthropods

Naturalists have logged 24,024 research-grade observations across the 50 most-recorded species near Gilbert. The most frequently seen is the Western Honey Bee, with 2,395 recorded sightings.

Most-observed insects & arthropods near Gilbert

Western Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
2,395 observations
Queen
Danaus gilippus
2,038 observations · iNaturalist
Pallid-winged Grasshopper
Trimerotropis pallidipennis
1,070 observations
Mediterranean Mantis
Iris oratoria
983 observations · iNaturalist
White-lined Sphinx
Hyles lineata
954 observations · iNaturalist
Monarch
Danaus plexippus
690 observations
Arizona Bark Scorpion
Centruroides sculpturatus
676 observations
American Snout
Libytheana carinenta
649 observations
Fiery Skipper
Hylephila phyleus
637 observations · iNaturalist
Gray Bird Grasshopper
Schistocerca nitens
637 observations · iNaturalist
Blue Dasher
Pachydiplax longipennis
581 observations
Painted Lady
Vanessa cardui
558 observations
Gulf Fritillary
Dione vanillae
541 observations · iNaturalist
Leafhopper Assassin Bug
Zelus renardii
528 observations · iNaturalist
Roseate Skimmer
Orthemis ferruginea
525 observations · iNaturalist
Small Milkweed Bug
Lygaeus kalmii
518 observations
Marine Blue
Leptotes marina
484 observations · iNaturalist
Western Black Widow
Latrodectus hesperus
468 observations
Variegated Meadowhawk
Sympetrum corruptum
449 observations · iNaturalist
Tropical House Cricket
Gryllodes sigillatus
404 observations · iNaturalist
Large Creosote Gall Midge
Asphondylia auripila
398 observations · iNaturalist
Southern Fire Ant
Solenopsis xyloni
361 observations · iNaturalist
Stripe-tailed Scorpion
Paravaejovis spinigerus
349 observations · iNaturalist
Flame Skimmer
Libellula saturata
343 observations · iNaturalist
Western Giant Swallowtail
Heraclides rumiko
336 observations · iNaturalist
Convergent Lady Beetle
Hippodamia convergens
324 observations
Valley Carpenter Bee
Xylocopa sonorina
319 observations · iNaturalist
Gray Hairstreak
Strymon melinus
313 observations
Master Blister Beetle
Lytta magister
311 observations · iNaturalist
Blue-ringed Dancer
Argia sedula
306 observations · iNaturalist
Red-tailed Pennant
Brachymesia furcata
304 observations · iNaturalist
Mexican Amberwing
Perithemis intensa
293 observations · iNaturalist
Sleepy Orange
Eurema nicippe
291 observations · iNaturalist
Ceraunus Blue
Hemiargus ceraunus
290 observations
Western Pygmy-Blue
Brephidium exilis
288 observations · iNaturalist
Blood-colored Milkweed Bug
Oncopeltus sanguineolentus
283 observations · iNaturalist
Figeater Beetle
Cotinis mutabilis
275 observations · iNaturalist
Checkered White
Pontia protodice
264 observations · iNaturalist
Smoketree Sharpshooter
Homalodisca liturata
263 observations · iNaturalist
American Cockroach
Periplaneta americana
241 observations
Large Milkweed Bug
Oncopeltus fasciatus
228 observations
Giant Crab Spider
Olios giganteus
214 observations · iNaturalist
Cyclocephala longula
Cyclocephala longula
214 observations · iNaturalist
Iron Cross Blister Beetle
Tegrodera aloga
209 observations · iNaturalist
Citrus Cicada
Diceroprocta apache
209 observations
California Digger Bee
Anthophora californica
205 observations · iNaturalist
Mediterranean Red Bug
Scantius aegyptius
204 observations · iNaturalist
Hirsute Paradise Spider
Habronattus hirsutus
203 observations · iNaturalist
Desert Hairy Scorpion
Hadrurus arizonensis
201 observations
Rough Harvester Ant
Pogonomyrmex rugosus
200 observations · iNaturalist

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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