Places › Cities › Saint Paul › Insects & Arthropods

Insects & Arthropods of Saint Paul, MN

The insects & arthropods most often spotted near Saint Paul, ranked by recent research-grade observations.

98,768
recent observations
50
species listed
50
insects & arthropods

Naturalists have logged 98,768 research-grade observations across the 50 most-recorded species near Saint Paul. The most frequently seen is the Common Eastern Bumble Bee, with 14,630 recorded sightings.

Most-observed insects & arthropods near Saint Paul

Common Eastern Bumble Bee
Bombus impatiens
14,630 observations
Brown-belted Bumble Bee
Bombus griseocollis
6,295 observations
Monarch
Danaus plexippus
5,906 observations
Two-spotted Bumble Bee
Bombus bimaculatus
4,354 observations
Black-and-gold Bumble Bee
Bombus auricomus
3,826 observations
Asian Lady Beetle
Harmonia axyridis
3,800 observations
Red-belted Bumble Bee
Bombus rufocinctus
3,408 observations
Western Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
3,382 observations
Rusty-patched Bumble Bee
Bombus affinis
2,303 observations · iNaturalist
Goldenrod Soldier Beetle
Chauliognathus pensylvanicus
2,190 observations · iNaturalist
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio glaucus
2,084 observations
Black Swallowtail
Papilio polyxenes
2,072 observations
Red Admiral
Vanessa atalanta
1,959 observations
Northern Paper Wasp
Polistes fuscatus
1,942 observations
Isabella Tiger Moth
Pyrrharctia isabella
1,908 observations
Eastern Boxelder Bug
Boisea trivittata
1,786 observations
Japanese Beetle
Popillia japonica
1,750 observations
Zebra Jumping Spider
Salticus scenicus
1,675 observations · iNaturalist
Lemon Cuckoo Bumble Bee
Bombus citrinus
1,577 observations · iNaturalist
Peck's Skipper
Polites peckius
1,560 observations · iNaturalist
Red Milkweed Beetle
Tetraopes tetrophthalmus
1,525 observations
Differential Grasshopper
Melanoplus differentialis
1,501 observations
Bold Jumping Spider
Phidippus audax
1,464 observations
Autumn Meadowhawk
Sympetrum vicinum
1,400 observations
European Paper Wasp
Polistes dominula
1,399 observations
Margined Calligrapher
Toxomerus marginatus
1,384 observations · iNaturalist
Small White
Pieris rapae
1,266 observations
Common Green Darner
Anax junius
1,211 observations
Eastern Forktail
Ischnura verticalis
1,195 observations
Spotted Orbweaver
Neoscona crucifera
1,137 observations
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
Halyomorpha halys
1,093 observations
Painted Lady
Vanessa cardui
1,056 observations
Widow Skimmer
Libellula luctuosa
998 observations
Twelve-spotted Skimmer
Libellula pulchella
988 observations
Common Whitetail
Plathemis lydia
975 observations
Milkweed Tussock Moth
Euchaetes egle
949 observations
Asiatic Wall Jumping Spider
Attulus fasciger
936 observations · iNaturalist
Bicolored Striped Sweat Bee
Agapostemon virescens
891 observations
Bald-faced Hornet
Dolichovespula maculata
865 observations
Eastern Yellowjacket
Vespula maculifrons
856 observations · iNaturalist
Mourning Cloak
Nymphalis antiopa
848 observations
Narrow-headed Marsh Fly
Helophilus fasciatus
786 observations · iNaturalist
Chickweed Geometer Moth
Haematopis grataria
744 observations · iNaturalist
Ligated Furrow Bee
Halictus ligatus
742 observations · iNaturalist
Golden Northern Bumble Bee
Bombus fervidus
720 observations
Eastern Calligrapher
Toxomerus geminatus
712 observations
Eastern Comma
Polygonia comma
693 observations
Eastern Tailed-Blue
Everes comyntas
686 observations
Coppery Leafhopper
Jikradia olitoria
671 observations · iNaturalist
Blue Dasher
Pachydiplax longipennis
670 observations

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 near Saint Paul?

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.