Places › States › Oregon › Insects & Arthropods

Insects & Arthropods of Oregon

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

137,823
recent observations
50
species listed
50
insects & arthropods

Naturalists have logged 137,823 research-grade observations across the 50 most-recorded species in Oregon. The most frequently seen is the Western Honey Bee, with 8,044 recorded sightings.

Most-observed insects & arthropods in Oregon

Western Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
8,044 observations
Cross Orbweaver
Araneus diadematus
5,928 observations
Bold Jumping Spider
Phidippus audax
5,698 observations
California Tortoiseshell
Nymphalis californica
5,314 observations
Asian Lady Beetle
Harmonia axyridis
5,253 observations
Seven-spotted Lady Beetle
Coccinella septempunctata
5,104 observations
Western Boxelder Bug
Boisea rubrolineata
4,748 observations · iNaturalist
Isabella Tiger Moth
Pyrrharctia isabella
4,298 observations
European Mantis
Mantis religiosa
4,194 observations
Western Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio rutulus
3,215 observations
Lorquin's Admiral
Limenitis lorquini
3,209 observations
Woodland Skipper
Ochlodes sylvanoides
3,205 observations · iNaturalist
Zebra Jumping Spider
Salticus scenicus
2,984 observations · iNaturalist
European Paper Wasp
Polistes dominula
2,899 observations
Pacific Forktail
Ischnura cervula
2,833 observations · iNaturalist
Western Conifer Seed Bug
Leptoglossus occidentalis
2,734 observations · iNaturalist
Spotted Cucumber Beetle
Diabrotica undecimpunctata
2,733 observations
Black-tailed Bumble Bee
Bombus melanopygus
2,653 observations · iNaturalist
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
Halyomorpha halys
2,638 observations
Cinnabar Moth
Tyria jacobaeae
2,600 observations · iNaturalist
Small White
Pieris rapae
2,599 observations
Painted Lady
Vanessa cardui
2,589 observations
Large Yellow Underwing
Noctua pronuba
2,553 observations
California Gall Wasp
Andricus quercuscalifornicus
2,536 observations · iNaturalist
Goldenrod Crab Spider
Misumena vatia
2,499 observations
Eight-spotted Skimmer
Libellula forensis
2,451 observations
Common Whitetail
Plathemis lydia
2,448 observations
Speckled Gall Wasp
Besbicus mirabilis
2,394 observations · iNaturalist
Yellow-faced Bumble Bee
Bombus vosnesenskii
2,310 observations · iNaturalist
Gray Hairstreak
Strymon melinus
2,270 observations
Mylitta Crescent
Phyciodes mylitta
2,067 observations · iNaturalist
Convergent Lady Beetle
Hippodamia convergens
1,969 observations
Giant House Spider
Eratigena duellica
1,955 observations · iNaturalist
Western Earwig
Forficula dentata
1,938 observations · iNaturalist
Western Polished Lady Beetle
Cycloneda polita
1,850 observations · iNaturalist
Blue Dasher
Pachydiplax longipennis
1,845 observations
Snowberry Checkerspot
Euphydryas colon
1,753 observations · iNaturalist
Echo Azure
Celastrina echo
1,748 observations · iNaturalist
Striped Meadowhawk
Sympetrum pallipes
1,670 observations · iNaturalist
Silver-spotted Tiger Moth
Lophocampa argentata
1,655 observations · iNaturalist
Vivid Dancer
Argia vivida
1,553 observations · iNaturalist
Pale Swallowtail
Papilio eurymedon
1,523 observations
Western Pondhawk
Erythemis collocata
1,495 observations · iNaturalist
Leafhopper Assassin Bug
Zelus renardii
1,462 observations · iNaturalist
Variegated Meadowhawk
Sympetrum corruptum
1,436 observations · iNaturalist
Clodius Parnassian
Parnassius clodius
1,420 observations · iNaturalist
Western Yellowjacket
Vespula pensylvanica
1,412 observations · iNaturalist
Spotted Tussock Moth
Lophocampa maculata
1,404 observations
Anise Swallowtail
Papilio zelicaon
1,389 observations
Mediterranean Katydid
Phaneroptera nana
1,346 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.

Insects & Arthropods in nearby places

Out spotting insects & arthropods in Oregon?

Take Huck with you. Identify any insects & arthropod you find in seconds and build your collection.

Get Huck

Love insects & arthropods? Get Huck field notes

Spotting tips, new species, and the best of what people are finding in the wild - straight to your inbox.

By subscribing you agree to receive Huck emails. No spam, unsubscribe anytime. See our Privacy Policy.