Insects & Arthropods of Mesa, AZ
The insects & arthropods most often spotted near Mesa, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
26,508
recent observations
50
species listed
50
insects & arthropods
Naturalists have logged 26,508 research-grade observations across the 50 most-recorded species near Mesa. The most frequently seen is the Western Honey Bee, with 2,597 recorded sightings.
Most-observed insects & arthropods near Mesa
Western Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
2,597 observations
Queen
Danaus gilippus
2,345 observations · iNaturalist
Pallid-winged Grasshopper
Trimerotropis pallidipennis
1,166 observations
White-lined Sphinx
Hyles lineata
1,077 observations · iNaturalist
Mediterranean Mantis
Iris oratoria
994 observations · iNaturalist
Monarch
Danaus plexippus
806 observations
Fiery Skipper
Hylephila phyleus
795 observations · iNaturalist
Painted Lady
Vanessa cardui
720 observations
American Snout
Libytheana carinenta
712 observations
Arizona Bark Scorpion
Centruroides sculpturatus
681 observations
Leafhopper Assassin Bug
Zelus renardii
661 observations · iNaturalist
Gulf Fritillary
Dione vanillae
625 observations · iNaturalist
Gray Bird Grasshopper
Schistocerca nitens
600 observations · iNaturalist
Blue Dasher
Pachydiplax longipennis
588 observations
Small Milkweed Bug
Lygaeus kalmii
580 observations
Marine Blue
Leptotes marina
563 observations · iNaturalist
Roseate Skimmer
Orthemis ferruginea
481 observations · iNaturalist
Western Black Widow
Latrodectus hesperus
461 observations · iNaturalist
Sleepy Orange
Eurema nicippe
446 observations · iNaturalist
Variegated Meadowhawk
Sympetrum corruptum
433 observations · iNaturalist
Large Creosote Gall Midge
Asphondylia auripila
424 observations · iNaturalist
Tropical House Cricket
Gryllodes sigillatus
413 observations · iNaturalist
Western Pygmy-Blue
Brephidium exilis
407 observations · iNaturalist
Gray Hairstreak
Strymon melinus
385 observations
Southern Fire Ant
Solenopsis xyloni
381 observations · iNaturalist
Western Giant Swallowtail
Heraclides rumiko
372 observations · iNaturalist
Convergent Lady Beetle
Hippodamia convergens
364 observations
Flame Skimmer
Libellula saturata
361 observations · iNaturalist
Stripe-tailed Scorpion
Paravaejovis spinigerus
341 observations · iNaturalist
Master Blister Beetle
Lytta magister
339 observations · iNaturalist
Valley Carpenter Bee
Xylocopa sonorina
324 observations · iNaturalist
Blood-colored Milkweed Bug
Oncopeltus sanguineolentus
315 observations · iNaturalist
Ceraunus Blue
Hemiargus ceraunus
308 observations
Checkered White
Pontia protodice
302 observations · iNaturalist
Blue-ringed Dancer
Argia sedula
302 observations · iNaturalist
Mexican Amberwing
Perithemis intensa
293 observations · iNaturalist
Red-tailed Pennant
Brachymesia furcata
292 observations · iNaturalist
Smoketree Sharpshooter
Homalodisca liturata
292 observations · iNaturalist
Dainty Sulphur
Nathalis iole
286 observations
Ligated Furrow Bee
Halictus ligatus
273 observations · iNaturalist
Empress Leilia
Asterocampa leilia
270 observations · iNaturalist
California Digger Bee
Anthophora californica
268 observations · iNaturalist
Large Milkweed Bug
Oncopeltus fasciatus
260 observations
Figeater Beetle
Cotinis mutabilis
251 observations · iNaturalist
American Cockroach
Periplaneta americana
244 observations
Large-tailed Aphideater
Eupeodes volucris
232 observations · iNaturalist
Citrus Cicada
Diceroprocta apache
222 observations
Cyclocephala longula
Cyclocephala longula
222 observations · iNaturalist
Rough Harvester Ant
Pogonomyrmex rugosus
217 observations · iNaturalist
Golden Paper Wasp
Polistes aurifer
217 observations · iNaturalist
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