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Insects & Arthropods of Mesa, AZ

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

28,022
recent observations
50
species listed
50
insects & arthropods

Naturalists have logged 28,022 research-grade observations across the 50 most-recorded species near Mesa. The most frequently seen is the Western Honey Bee, with 2,672 recorded sightings.

Most-observed insects & arthropods near Mesa

Western Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
2,672 observations
Queen
Danaus gilippus
2,647 observations · iNaturalist
Pallid-winged Grasshopper
Trimerotropis pallidipennis
1,197 observations
White-lined Sphinx
Hyles lineata
1,137 observations · iNaturalist
Mediterranean Mantis
Iris oratoria
1,065 observations · iNaturalist
Monarch
Danaus plexippus
841 observations
American Snout
Libytheana carinenta
839 observations
Fiery Skipper
Hylephila phyleus
837 observations · iNaturalist
Painted Lady
Vanessa cardui
739 observations
Arizona Bark Scorpion
Centruroides sculpturatus
726 observations
Gray Bird Grasshopper
Schistocerca nitens
687 observations · iNaturalist
Leafhopper Assassin Bug
Zelus renardii
681 observations · iNaturalist
Gulf Fritillary
Dione vanillae
643 observations · iNaturalist
Blue Dasher
Pachydiplax longipennis
607 observations
Small Milkweed Bug
Lygaeus kalmii
598 observations
Marine Blue
Leptotes marina
578 observations · iNaturalist
Roseate Skimmer
Orthemis ferruginea
532 observations · iNaturalist
Western Black Widow
Latrodectus hesperus
483 observations
Variegated Meadowhawk
Sympetrum corruptum
465 observations · iNaturalist
Western Pygmy-Blue
Brephidium exilis
460 observations · iNaturalist
Sleepy Orange
Eurema nicippe
458 observations · iNaturalist
Tropical House Cricket
Gryllodes sigillatus
434 observations · iNaturalist
Large Creosote Gall Midge
Asphondylia auripila
427 observations · iNaturalist
Southern Fire Ant
Solenopsis xyloni
408 observations · iNaturalist
Gray Hairstreak
Strymon melinus
398 observations
Western Giant Swallowtail
Heraclides rumiko
376 observations · iNaturalist
Flame Skimmer
Libellula saturata
375 observations · iNaturalist
Stripe-tailed Scorpion
Paravaejovis spinigerus
371 observations · iNaturalist
Convergent Lady Beetle
Hippodamia convergens
369 observations
Ceraunus Blue
Hemiargus ceraunus
355 observations
Master Blister Beetle
Lytta magister
339 observations · iNaturalist
Valley Carpenter Bee
Xylocopa sonorina
328 observations · iNaturalist
Blood-colored Milkweed Bug
Oncopeltus sanguineolentus
318 observations · iNaturalist
Checkered White
Pontia protodice
314 observations · iNaturalist
Dainty Sulphur
Nathalis iole
313 observations
Red-tailed Pennant
Brachymesia furcata
313 observations · iNaturalist
Blue-ringed Dancer
Argia sedula
308 observations · iNaturalist
Mexican Amberwing
Perithemis intensa
308 observations · iNaturalist
Smoketree Sharpshooter
Homalodisca liturata
298 observations · iNaturalist
Figeater Beetle
Cotinis mutabilis
290 observations · iNaturalist
California Digger Bee
Anthophora californica
277 observations · iNaturalist
Empress Leilia
Asterocampa leilia
274 observations · iNaturalist
Ligated Furrow Bee
Halictus ligatus
273 observations · iNaturalist
Large Milkweed Bug
Oncopeltus fasciatus
261 observations
American Cockroach
Periplaneta americana
257 observations
Large-tailed Aphideater
Eupeodes volucris
236 observations · iNaturalist
Rough Harvester Ant
Pogonomyrmex rugosus
230 observations · iNaturalist
Desert Hairy Scorpion
Hadrurus arizonensis
227 observations
Giant Crab Spider
Olios giganteus
227 observations · iNaturalist
Armored Stink Beetle
Eleodes armata
226 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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