Insects & Arthropods of North Carolina
The insects & arthropods most often spotted in North Carolina, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
386,429
recent observations
50
species listed
50
insects & arthropods
Naturalists have logged 386,429 research-grade observations across the 50 most-recorded species in North Carolina. The most frequently seen is the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, with 26,036 recorded sightings.
Most-observed insects & arthropods in North Carolina
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio glaucus
26,036 observations
Asian Lady Beetle
Harmonia axyridis
20,557 observations
Eastern Carpenter Bee
Xylocopa virginica
17,291 observations
Common Eastern Bumble Bee
Bombus impatiens
15,676 observations
Monarch
Danaus plexippus
12,649 observations
Silver-spotted Skipper
Epargyreus clarus
12,248 observations
Western Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
12,168 observations
Yellow Garden Spider
Argiope aurantia
11,192 observations
Pipevine Swallowtail
Battus philenor
9,934 observations
Red-spotted Admiral
Limenitis arthemis
9,863 observations
North American Luna Moth
Actias luna
9,566 observations
Common Whitetail
Plathemis lydia
9,135 observations
Common Buckeye
Junonia coenia
9,094 observations
Gulf Fritillary
Dione vanillae
8,277 observations · iNaturalist
Carolina Mantis
Stagmomantis carolina
8,087 observations
Fiery Skipper
Hylephila phyleus
7,565 observations · iNaturalist
Eastern Pondhawk
Erythemis simplicicollis
7,537 observations
Joro Spider
Trichonephila clavata
7,440 observations · iNaturalist
Blue Dasher
Pachydiplax longipennis
7,201 observations
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
Halyomorpha halys
7,100 observations
Pearl Crescent
Phyciodes tharos
6,933 observations
Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth
Malacosoma americana
6,851 observations · iNaturalist
North American Wheel Bug
Arilus cristatus
6,545 observations
Ailanthus Webworm Moth
Atteva aurea
6,311 observations · iNaturalist
Ebony Jewelwing
Calopteryx maculata
6,247 observations
Tulip-tree Beauty
Epimecis hortaria
6,172 observations · iNaturalist
Banded Tussock Moth
Halysidota tessellaris
6,168 observations
Imperial Moth
Eacles imperialis
6,035 observations
Polyphemus Moth
Antheraea polyphemus
5,803 observations
Eastern Eyed Click Beetle
Alaus oculatus
5,587 observations
Two-lined Spittlebug
Prosapia bicincta
5,507 observations · iNaturalist
Common Green June Beetle
Cotinis nitida
5,445 observations
Spicebush Swallowtail
Papilio troilus
5,299 observations
Fall Webworm Moth
Hyphantria cunea
5,218 observations
Black Swallowtail
Papilio polyxenes
5,216 observations
Japanese Beetle
Popillia japonica
5,043 observations
Variegated Fritillary
Euptoieta claudia
5,005 observations
Orchard Orbweaver
Leucauge venusta
4,723 observations
Marbled Orbweaver
Araneus marmoreus
4,693 observations · iNaturalist
Spotted Orbweaver
Neoscona crucifera
4,661 observations
Great Spangled Fritillary
Argynnis cybele
4,661 observations · iNaturalist
American Lady
Vanessa virginiensis
4,583 observations
Rosy Maple Moth
Dryocampa rubicunda
4,460 observations · iNaturalist
Large Milkweed Bug
Oncopeltus fasciatus
4,460 observations
Eastern Tailed-Blue
Everes comyntas
4,453 observations
Isabella Tiger Moth
Pyrrharctia isabella
4,419 observations
Zabulon Skipper
Lon zabulon
4,393 observations · iNaturalist
White-marked Tussock Moth
Orgyia leucostigma
4,366 observations · iNaturalist
Green Lynx Spider
Peucetia viridans
4,326 observations · iNaturalist
Brown-belted Bumble Bee
Bombus griseocollis
4,230 observations
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