Insects & Arthropods of Phoenix, Arizona
The insects & arthropods most often spotted near Phoenix, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
27,305
recent observations
50
species listed
50
insects & arthropods
Naturalists have logged 27,305 research-grade observations across the 50 most-recorded species near Phoenix. The most frequently seen is the Western Honey Bee, with 2,618 recorded sightings.
Most-observed insects & arthropods near Phoenix
Western Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
2,618 observations
Queen
Danaus gilippus
2,370 observations · iNaturalist
Pallid-winged Grasshopper
Trimerotropis pallidipennis
1,200 observations
White-lined Sphinx
Hyles lineata
1,139 observations · iNaturalist
Mediterranean Mantis
Iris oratoria
1,042 observations · iNaturalist
Monarch
Danaus plexippus
856 observations
Fiery Skipper
Hylephila phyleus
830 observations · iNaturalist
Painted Lady
Vanessa cardui
733 observations
American Snout
Libytheana carinenta
698 observations
Arizona Bark Scorpion
Centruroides sculpturatus
689 observations
Leafhopper Assassin Bug
Zelus renardii
669 observations · iNaturalist
Gulf Fritillary
Dione vanillae
654 observations · iNaturalist
Gray Bird Grasshopper
Schistocerca nitens
631 observations · iNaturalist
Blue Dasher
Pachydiplax longipennis
631 observations
Small Milkweed Bug
Lygaeus kalmii
601 observations
Marine Blue
Leptotes marina
580 observations · iNaturalist
Roseate Skimmer
Orthemis ferruginea
513 observations · iNaturalist
Western Pygmy-Blue
Brephidium exilis
492 observations · iNaturalist
Variegated Meadowhawk
Sympetrum corruptum
470 observations · iNaturalist
Western Black Widow
Latrodectus hesperus
442 observations · iNaturalist
Sleepy Orange
Eurema nicippe
441 observations · iNaturalist
Tropical House Cricket
Gryllodes sigillatus
437 observations · iNaturalist
Gray Hairstreak
Strymon melinus
405 observations
Western Giant Swallowtail
Heraclides rumiko
404 observations · iNaturalist
Southern Fire Ant
Solenopsis xyloni
388 observations · iNaturalist
Convergent Lady Beetle
Hippodamia convergens
379 observations
California Digger Bee
Anthophora californica
371 observations · iNaturalist
Valley Carpenter Bee
Xylocopa sonorina
355 observations · iNaturalist
Blue-ringed Dancer
Argia sedula
344 observations · iNaturalist
Flame Skimmer
Libellula saturata
338 observations · iNaturalist
Ceraunus Blue
Hemiargus ceraunus
333 observations
Large Creosote Gall Midge
Asphondylia auripila
331 observations · iNaturalist
Master Blister Beetle
Lytta magister
324 observations · iNaturalist
Mexican Amberwing
Perithemis intensa
314 observations · iNaturalist
Checkered White
Pontia protodice
313 observations · iNaturalist
Ligated Furrow Bee
Halictus ligatus
312 observations · iNaturalist
Blood-colored Milkweed Bug
Oncopeltus sanguineolentus
310 observations · iNaturalist
Smoketree Sharpshooter
Homalodisca liturata
301 observations · iNaturalist
Dainty Sulphur
Nathalis iole
289 observations
Red-tailed Pennant
Brachymesia furcata
289 observations · iNaturalist
Stripe-tailed Scorpion
Paravaejovis spinigerus
280 observations · iNaturalist
Large Milkweed Bug
Oncopeltus fasciatus
266 observations
Figeater Beetle
Cotinis mutabilis
263 observations · iNaturalist
American Cockroach
Periplaneta americana
258 observations
Large-tailed Aphideater
Eupeodes volucris
247 observations · iNaturalist
Citrus Cicada
Diceroprocta apache
242 observations
Golden Paper Wasp
Polistes aurifer
231 observations · iNaturalist
Seven-spotted Lady Beetle
Coccinella septempunctata
229 observations
Empress Leilia
Asterocampa leilia
227 observations · iNaturalist
Hirsute Paradise Spider
Habronattus hirsutus
226 observations · iNaturalist
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