Insects & Arthropods of Oregon
The insects & arthropods most often spotted in Oregon, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
132,291
recent observations
50
species listed
50
insects & arthropods
Naturalists have logged 132,291 research-grade observations across the 50 most-recorded species in Oregon. The most frequently seen is the Western Honey Bee, with 7,732 recorded sightings.
Most-observed insects & arthropods in Oregon
Western Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
7,732 observations
Cross Orbweaver
Araneus diadematus
5,444 observations
Bold Jumping Spider
Phidippus audax
5,340 observations
California Tortoiseshell
Nymphalis californica
5,125 observations
Asian Lady Beetle
Harmonia axyridis
5,025 observations
Seven-spotted Lady Beetle
Coccinella septempunctata
4,985 observations
Western Boxelder Bug
Boisea rubrolineata
4,741 observations · iNaturalist
Isabella Tiger Moth
Pyrrharctia isabella
3,709 observations
European Mantis
Mantis religiosa
3,593 observations
Western Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio rutulus
3,192 observations
Lorquin's Admiral
Limenitis lorquini
3,157 observations
Woodland Skipper
Ochlodes sylvanoides
3,085 observations · iNaturalist
Zebra Jumping Spider
Salticus scenicus
2,913 observations · iNaturalist
Pacific Forktail
Ischnura cervula
2,800 observations · iNaturalist
European Paper Wasp
Polistes dominula
2,715 observations
Black-tailed Bumble Bee
Bombus melanopygus
2,618 observations · iNaturalist
Spotted Cucumber Beetle
Diabrotica undecimpunctata
2,613 observations
Cinnabar moth
Tyria jacobaeae
2,585 observations · iNaturalist
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
Halyomorpha halys
2,538 observations
Goldenrod Crab Spider
Misumena vatia
2,533 observations
Painted Lady
Vanessa cardui
2,529 observations
Small White
Pieris rapae
2,523 observations
Large Yellow Underwing
Noctua pronuba
2,469 observations
Western Conifer Seed Bug
Leptoglossus occidentalis
2,458 observations · iNaturalist
Eight-spotted Skimmer
Libellula forensis
2,436 observations
Common Whitetail
Plathemis lydia
2,430 observations
California Gall Wasp
Andricus quercuscalifornicus
2,356 observations · iNaturalist
Yellow-faced Bumble Bee
Bombus vosnesenskii
2,288 observations · iNaturalist
Gray Hairstreak
Strymon melinus
2,252 observations
Mylitta Crescent
Phyciodes mylitta
2,005 observations · iNaturalist
Convergent Lady Beetle
Hippodamia convergens
1,885 observations
Speckled Gall Wasp
Besbicus mirabilis
1,884 observations · iNaturalist
Western Earwig
Forficula dentata
1,875 observations · iNaturalist
Giant House Spider
Eratigena duellica
1,867 observations · iNaturalist
Western Polished Lady Beetle
Cycloneda polita
1,836 observations · iNaturalist
Blue Dasher
Pachydiplax longipennis
1,834 observations
Snowberry Checkerspot
Euphydryas colon
1,746 observations · iNaturalist
Echo Azure
Celastrina echo
1,740 observations · iNaturalist
Silver-spotted Tiger Moth
Lophocampa argentata
1,638 observations · iNaturalist
Striped Meadowhawk
Sympetrum pallipes
1,628 observations · iNaturalist
Vivid Dancer
Argia vivida
1,535 observations · iNaturalist
Pale Swallowtail
Papilio eurymedon
1,514 observations
Leafhopper Assassin Bug
Zelus renardii
1,503 observations · iNaturalist
Western Pondhawk
Erythemis collocata
1,483 observations · iNaturalist
Clodius Parnassian
Parnassius clodius
1,409 observations · iNaturalist
Anise Swallowtail
Papilio zelicaon
1,382 observations
Variegated Meadowhawk
Sympetrum corruptum
1,358 observations · iNaturalist
Western Yellowjacket
Vespula pensylvanica
1,337 observations · iNaturalist
Boisduval's Blue
Icaricia icarioides
1,331 observations · iNaturalist
Cardinal Meadowhawk
Sympetrum illotum
1,317 observations · iNaturalist
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