Insects & Arthropods of Saguaro National Park
The insects & arthropods most often spotted in Saguaro, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
44,603
recent observations
50
species listed
50
insects & arthropods
Naturalists have logged 44,603 research-grade observations across the 50 most-recorded species in Saguaro. The most frequently seen is the Queen, with 2,438 recorded sightings.
Most-observed insects & arthropods in Saguaro
Queen
Danaus gilippus
2,438 observations · iNaturalist
Western Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
2,104 observations
American Snout
Libytheana carinenta
1,850 observations
Empress Leilia
Asterocampa leilia
1,814 observations · iNaturalist
Marine Blue
Leptotes marina
1,629 observations · iNaturalist
Desert Blonde Tarantula
Aphonopelma chalcodes
1,574 observations · iNaturalist
Blue Dasher
Pachydiplax longipennis
1,433 observations
Pipevine Swallowtail
Battus philenor
1,432 observations
Gray Bird Grasshopper
Schistocerca nitens
1,427 observations · iNaturalist
White-lined Sphinx
Hyles lineata
1,397 observations · iNaturalist
Flame Skimmer
Libellula saturata
1,177 observations · iNaturalist
Painted Lady
Vanessa cardui
1,134 observations
Stripe-tailed Scorpion
Paravaejovis spinigerus
1,061 observations · iNaturalist
Gray Hairstreak
Strymon melinus
1,033 observations
Ceraunus Blue
Hemiargus ceraunus
915 observations
Texan Crescent
Anthanassa texana
898 observations · iNaturalist
Dainty Sulphur
Nathalis iole
869 observations
Sleepy Orange
Eurema nicippe
847 observations · iNaturalist
Variegated Meadowhawk
Sympetrum corruptum
821 observations · iNaturalist
Echo Azure
Celastrina echo
768 observations · iNaturalist
Rustic Sphinx
Manduca rustica
757 observations · iNaturalist
Pallid-winged Grasshopper
Trimerotropis pallidipennis
739 observations
Large Creosote Gall Midge
Asphondylia auripila
717 observations · iNaturalist
Figeater Beetle
Cotinis mutabilis
696 observations · iNaturalist
Giant Crab Spider
Olios giganteus
679 observations · iNaturalist
Blue-ringed Dancer
Argia sedula
675 observations · iNaturalist
Giant Cactus Longhorn Beetle
Moneilema gigas
669 observations · iNaturalist
Monarch
Danaus plexippus
631 observations
Western Pygmy-Blue
Brephidium exilis
628 observations · iNaturalist
Mexican Amberwing
Perithemis intensa
621 observations · iNaturalist
Western Black Widow
Latrodectus hesperus
617 observations · iNaturalist
Fiery Skipper
Hylephila phyleus
613 observations · iNaturalist
Fatal Metalmark
Calephelis nemesis
611 observations · iNaturalist
Arizona Mantis
Stagmomantis limbata
607 observations · iNaturalist
Familiar Bluet
Enallagma civile
600 observations
Western Giant Swallowtail
Heraclides rumiko
600 observations · iNaturalist
Roseate Skimmer
Orthemis ferruginea
594 observations · iNaturalist
Rambur's Forktail
Ischnura ramburii
591 observations · iNaturalist
Gulf Fritillary
Dione vanillae
589 observations · iNaturalist
Desert Leaf-cutter Ant
Acromyrmex versicolor
589 observations · iNaturalist
Reakirt's Blue
Echinargus isola
563 observations · iNaturalist
Western Spotted Orbweaver
Neoscona oaxacensis
563 observations · iNaturalist
Checkered White
Pontia protodice
560 observations · iNaturalist
Mediterranean Mantis
Iris oratoria
560 observations · iNaturalist
Southern Dogface
Zerene cesonia
509 observations
Desert Firetail
Telebasis salva
506 observations · iNaturalist
Arizona Bark Scorpion
Centruroides sculpturatus
500 observations
Iron Cross Blister Beetle
Tegrodera aloga
495 observations · iNaturalist
Arizona Paper Wasp
Polistes arizonensis
454 observations · iNaturalist
Convergent Lady Beetle
Hippodamia convergens
449 observations
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