Insects & Arthropods of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The insects & arthropods most often spotted near Pittsburgh, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
41,124
recent observations
50
species listed
50
insects & arthropods
Naturalists have logged 41,124 research-grade observations across the 50 most-recorded species near Pittsburgh. The most frequently seen is the Spotted Lanternfly, with 4,348 recorded sightings.
Most-observed insects & arthropods near Pittsburgh
Spotted Lanternfly
Lycorma delicatula
4,348 observations · iNaturalist
Western Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
2,748 observations
Asian Lady Beetle
Harmonia axyridis
2,041 observations
Monarch
Danaus plexippus
1,927 observations
Common Eastern Bumble Bee
Bombus impatiens
1,584 observations
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio glaucus
1,367 observations
Silver-spotted Skipper
Epargyreus clarus
1,046 observations
Huron Skipper
Atalopedes huron
955 observations · iNaturalist
Great Spangled Fritillary
Argynnis cybele
951 observations · iNaturalist
Ailanthus Webworm Moth
Atteva aurea
948 observations · iNaturalist
Zabulon Skipper
Lon zabulon
923 observations · iNaturalist
Isabella Tiger Moth
Pyrrharctia isabella
913 observations
Small White
Pieris rapae
854 observations
Hickory Tussock Moth
Lophocampa caryae
791 observations
Eastern Carpenter Bee
Xylocopa virginica
781 observations
Spicebush Swallowtail
Papilio troilus
768 observations
Red-spotted Admiral
Limenitis arthemis
768 observations
False Milkweed Bug
Lygaeus turcicus
730 observations · iNaturalist
Orchard Orbweaver
Leucauge venusta
687 observations
Large Milkweed Bug
Oncopeltus fasciatus
656 observations
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
Halyomorpha halys
654 observations
Pearl Crescent
Phyciodes tharos
651 observations
Peck's Skipper
Polites peckius
644 observations · iNaturalist
Red Admiral
Vanessa atalanta
639 observations
Banded Tussock Moth
Halysidota tessellaris
631 observations
Bold Jumping Spider
Phidippus audax
603 observations
Ebony Jewelwing
Calopteryx maculata
598 observations
Elegant Grass-veneer
Microcrambus elegans
596 observations · iNaturalist
Larger Elm Leaf Beetle
Monocesta coryli
594 observations · iNaturalist
Giant Leopard Moth
Hypercompe scribonia
549 observations · iNaturalist
Goldenrod Soldier Beetle
Chauliognathus pensylvanicus
546 observations · iNaturalist
Red Milkweed Beetle
Tetraopes tetrophthalmus
541 observations
Catalpa Sphinx
Ceratomia catalpae
531 observations · iNaturalist
Japanese Beetle
Popillia japonica
511 observations
Celery Leaftier Moth
Udea rubigalis
498 observations · iNaturalist
Eastern Black Carpenter Ant
Camponotus pennsylvanicus
493 observations
Reddish-brown Stag Beetle
Lucanus capreolus
485 observations
Chinese Mantis
Tenodera sinensis
457 observations
Eastern Boxelder Bug
Boisea trivittata
450 observations
Margined Leatherwing Beetle
Chauliognathus marginatus
438 observations · iNaturalist
North American Wheel Bug
Arilus cristatus
436 observations
Bristly Cutworm Moth
Lacinipolia renigera
436 observations
Brown-belted Bumble Bee
Bombus griseocollis
435 observations
Confused Eusarca Moth
Eusarca confusaria
432 observations · iNaturalist
Golden Jumping Spider
Paraphidippus aurantius
427 observations · iNaturalist
Bald-faced Hornet
Dolichovespula maculata
426 observations
Hemlock Woolly Adelgid
Adelges tsugae
418 observations · iNaturalist
Polyphemus Moth
Antheraea polyphemus
417 observations
Black Swallowtail
Papilio polyxenes
410 observations
Margined Calligrapher
Toxomerus marginatus
392 observations · iNaturalist
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