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Insects & Arthropods of Saguaro National Park

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

48,664
recent observations
50
species listed
50
insects & arthropods

Naturalists have logged 48,664 research-grade observations across the 50 most-recorded species in Saguaro. The most frequently seen is the Queen, with 2,720 recorded sightings.

Most-observed insects & arthropods in Saguaro

Queen
Danaus gilippus
2,720 observations · iNaturalist
American Snout
Libytheana carinenta
2,248 observations
Western Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
2,198 observations
Empress Leilia
Asterocampa leilia
1,948 observations · iNaturalist
Desert Blonde Tarantula
Aphonopelma chalcodes
1,822 observations · iNaturalist
Marine Blue
Leptotes marina
1,651 observations · iNaturalist
Gray Bird Grasshopper
Schistocerca nitens
1,597 observations · iNaturalist
Pipevine Swallowtail
Battus philenor
1,584 observations
White-lined Sphinx
Hyles lineata
1,540 observations · iNaturalist
Blue Dasher
Pachydiplax longipennis
1,499 observations
Flame Skimmer
Libellula saturata
1,263 observations · iNaturalist
Painted Lady
Vanessa cardui
1,178 observations
Ceraunus Blue
Hemiargus ceraunus
1,175 observations
Stripe-tailed Scorpion
Paravaejovis spinigerus
1,153 observations · iNaturalist
Gray Hairstreak
Strymon melinus
1,093 observations
Texan Crescent
Anthanassa texana
1,004 observations · iNaturalist
Dainty Sulphur
Nathalis iole
999 observations
Sleepy Orange
Eurema nicippe
941 observations · iNaturalist
Rustic Sphinx
Manduca rustica
878 observations · iNaturalist
Variegated Meadowhawk
Sympetrum corruptum
850 observations · iNaturalist
Echo Azure
Celastrina echo
801 observations · iNaturalist
Pallid-winged Grasshopper
Trimerotropis pallidipennis
758 observations
Giant Crab Spider
Olios giganteus
757 observations · iNaturalist
Western Pygmy-Blue
Brephidium exilis
729 observations · iNaturalist
Fatal Metalmark
Calephelis nemesis
724 observations · iNaturalist
Large Creosote Gall Midge
Asphondylia auripila
721 observations · iNaturalist
Blue-ringed Dancer
Argia sedula
706 observations · iNaturalist
Giant Cactus Longhorn Beetle
Moneilema gigas
706 observations · iNaturalist
Figeater Beetle
Cotinis mutabilis
703 observations · iNaturalist
Western Black Widow
Latrodectus hesperus
691 observations
Western Giant Swallowtail
Heraclides rumiko
688 observations · iNaturalist
Fiery Skipper
Hylephila phyleus
673 observations · iNaturalist
Mexican Amberwing
Perithemis intensa
670 observations · iNaturalist
Arizona Mantis
Stagmomantis limbata
661 observations · iNaturalist
Roseate Skimmer
Orthemis ferruginea
658 observations · iNaturalist
Monarch
Danaus plexippus
649 observations
Gulf Fritillary
Dione vanillae
648 observations · iNaturalist
Desert Leaf-cutter Ant
Acromyrmex versicolor
626 observations · iNaturalist
Rambur's Forktail
Ischnura ramburii
623 observations · iNaturalist
Familiar Bluet
Enallagma civile
616 observations
Southern Dogface
Zerene cesonia
614 observations
Western Spotted Orbweaver
Neoscona oaxacensis
613 observations · iNaturalist
Mediterranean Mantis
Iris oratoria
601 observations · iNaturalist
Checkered White
Pontia protodice
590 observations · iNaturalist
Reakirt's Blue
Echinargus isola
582 observations · iNaturalist
Desert Firetail
Telebasis salva
534 observations · iNaturalist
Arizona Bark Scorpion
Centruroides sculpturatus
518 observations
Arizona Powdered-Skipper
Systasea zampa
498 observations · iNaturalist
Iron Cross Blister Beetle
Tegrodera aloga
497 observations · iNaturalist
Staghorn Cholla Moth
Euscirrhopterus cosyra
468 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.

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