Insects & Arthropods of Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
The insects & arthropods most often spotted in Harpers Ferry, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
2,062
recent observations
50
species listed
50
insects & arthropods
Naturalists have logged 2,062 research-grade observations across the 50 most-recorded species in Harpers Ferry. The most frequently seen is the Spotted Lanternfly, with 345 recorded sightings.
Most-observed insects & arthropods in Harpers Ferry
Spotted Lanternfly
Lycorma delicatula
345 observations · iNaturalist
Zebra Swallowtail
Eurytides marcellus
148 observations
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio glaucus
103 observations
Eastern Dobsonfly
Corydalus cornutus
79 observations
Monarch
Danaus plexippus
59 observations
Powdered Dancer
Argia moesta
58 observations · iNaturalist
Pharaoh Cicada
Magicicada septendecim
58 observations
Eastern Boxelder Bug
Boisea trivittata
56 observations
North American Wheel Bug
Arilus cristatus
53 observations
Eastern Eyed Click Beetle
Alaus oculatus
50 observations
Spicebush Swallowtail
Papilio troilus
47 observations
Common Eastern Bumble Bee
Bombus impatiens
47 observations
Zabulon Skipper
Lon zabulon
45 observations · iNaturalist
Six-spotted Tiger Beetle
Cicindela sexguttata
44 observations
Isabella Tiger Moth
Pyrrharctia isabella
41 observations
Small White
Pieris rapae
39 observations
Asian Lady Beetle
Harmonia axyridis
38 observations
Hackberry Emperor
Asterocampa celtis
35 observations
Red-spotted Admiral
Limenitis arthemis
34 observations
Eastern Tailed-Blue
Everes comyntas
31 observations
Dark Fishing Spider
Dolomedes tenebrosus
30 observations
Fall Webworm Moth
Hyphantria cunea
30 observations
Pearl Crescent
Phyciodes tharos
28 observations
Banded Tussock Moth
Halysidota tessellaris
26 observations
Larger Elm Leaf Beetle
Monocesta coryli
26 observations · iNaturalist
Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth
Malacosoma americana
26 observations · iNaturalist
Cassin's 17-year Cicada
Magicicada cassinii
25 observations · iNaturalist
Silver-spotted Skipper
Epargyreus clarus
24 observations
Western Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
23 observations
Ebony Jewelwing
Calopteryx maculata
23 observations
Great Spangled Fritillary
Argynnis cybele
23 observations · iNaturalist
American Carrion Beetle
Necrophila americana
22 observations
Feather-edged Petrophila
Petrophila fulicalis
22 observations · iNaturalist
Huron Skipper
Atalopedes huron
22 observations · iNaturalist
Acanthocephala terminalis
Acanthocephala terminalis
21 observations · iNaturalist
Red Milkweed Beetle
Tetraopes tetrophthalmus
21 observations
American Rubyspot
Hetaerina americana
20 observations
Bald-faced Hornet
Dolichovespula maculata
20 observations
Common Eastern Velvet Ant
Dasymutilla occidentalis
20 observations
Cobra Clubtail
Gomphurus vastus
20 observations · iNaturalist
Silvery Checkerspot
Chlosyne nycteis
19 observations · iNaturalist
Common Whitetail
Plathemis lydia
19 observations
Common Green June Beetle
Cotinis nitida
19 observations
Horned Passalus Beetle
Odontotaenius disjunctus
19 observations
Ferruginous Carpenter Ant
Camponotus chromaiodes
18 observations · iNaturalist
Sycamore Tussock Moth
Halysidota harrisii
18 observations · iNaturalist
Two-banded Petrophila
Petrophila bifascialis
18 observations · iNaturalist
Red Admiral
Vanessa atalanta
17 observations
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
Halyomorpha halys
17 observations
Eastern Comma
Polygonia comma
16 observations
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