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Insects & Arthropods of Glendale, AZ

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

27,293
recent observations
50
species listed
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insects & arthropods

Naturalists have logged 27,293 research-grade observations across the 50 most-recorded species near Glendale. The most frequently seen is the Queen, with 2,614 recorded sightings.

Most-observed insects & arthropods near Glendale

Queen
Danaus gilippus
2,614 observations · iNaturalist
Western Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
2,503 observations
Pallid-winged Grasshopper
Trimerotropis pallidipennis
1,253 observations
White-lined Sphinx
Hyles lineata
1,202 observations · iNaturalist
Mediterranean Mantis
Iris oratoria
1,042 observations · iNaturalist
American Snout
Libytheana carinenta
858 observations
Monarch
Danaus plexippus
845 observations
Fiery Skipper
Hylephila phyleus
816 observations · iNaturalist
Painted Lady
Vanessa cardui
746 observations
Gray Bird Grasshopper
Schistocerca nitens
712 observations · iNaturalist
Arizona Bark Scorpion
Centruroides sculpturatus
691 observations
Gulf Fritillary
Dione vanillae
670 observations · iNaturalist
Leafhopper Assassin Bug
Zelus renardii
657 observations · iNaturalist
Small Milkweed Bug
Lygaeus kalmii
587 observations
Marine Blue
Leptotes marina
573 observations · iNaturalist
Western Pygmy-Blue
Brephidium exilis
552 observations · iNaturalist
Sleepy Orange
Eurema nicippe
531 observations · iNaturalist
Tropical House Cricket
Gryllodes sigillatus
466 observations · iNaturalist
Western Black Widow
Latrodectus hesperus
442 observations
Gray Hairstreak
Strymon melinus
437 observations
Southern Fire Ant
Solenopsis xyloni
410 observations · iNaturalist
Ceraunus Blue
Hemiargus ceraunus
397 observations
Blue Dasher
Pachydiplax longipennis
390 observations
Western Giant Swallowtail
Heraclides rumiko
390 observations · iNaturalist
Master Blister Beetle
Lytta magister
383 observations · iNaturalist
California Digger Bee
Anthophora californica
375 observations · iNaturalist
Convergent Lady Beetle
Hippodamia convergens
371 observations
Stripe-tailed Scorpion
Paravaejovis spinigerus
364 observations · iNaturalist
Large Creosote Gall Midge
Asphondylia auripila
345 observations · iNaturalist
Checkered White
Pontia protodice
338 observations · iNaturalist
Dainty Sulphur
Nathalis iole
333 observations
Variegated Meadowhawk
Sympetrum corruptum
319 observations · iNaturalist
Smoketree Sharpshooter
Homalodisca liturata
305 observations · iNaturalist
Valley Carpenter Bee
Xylocopa sonorina
303 observations · iNaturalist
Ligated Furrow Bee
Halictus ligatus
302 observations · iNaturalist
Blood-colored Milkweed Bug
Oncopeltus sanguineolentus
293 observations · iNaturalist
Figeater Beetle
Cotinis mutabilis
282 observations · iNaturalist
Flame Skimmer
Libellula saturata
278 observations · iNaturalist
Empress Leilia
Asterocampa leilia
269 observations · iNaturalist
Armored Stink Beetle
Eleodes armata
269 observations · iNaturalist
Large-tailed Aphideater
Eupeodes volucris
263 observations · iNaturalist
Large Milkweed Bug
Oncopeltus fasciatus
261 observations
Pipevine Swallowtail
Battus philenor
255 observations
American Cockroach
Periplaneta americana
250 observations
Desert Hairy Scorpion
Hadrurus arizonensis
241 observations
Seven-spotted Lady Beetle
Coccinella septempunctata
231 observations
Citrus Cicada
Diceroprocta apache
223 observations
Cyclocephala longula
Cyclocephala longula
221 observations · iNaturalist
Rustic Sphinx
Manduca rustica
219 observations · iNaturalist
Rough Harvester Ant
Pogonomyrmex rugosus
216 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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