Insects & Arthropods of Sandy Creek Nature Center
The insects & arthropods most often spotted in Sandy Creek, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
1,497
recent observations
50
species listed
50
insects & arthropods
Naturalists have logged 1,497 research-grade observations across the 50 most-recorded species in Sandy Creek. The most frequently seen is the Joro Spider, with 76 recorded sightings.
Most-observed insects & arthropods in Sandy Creek
Joro Spider
Trichonephila clavata
76 observations · iNaturalist
Golden Jumping Spider
Paraphidippus aurantius
69 observations · iNaturalist
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
Halyomorpha halys
55 observations
Gulf Fritillary
Dione vanillae
52 observations · iNaturalist
Fall Webworm Moth
Hyphantria cunea
50 observations
Asian Lady Beetle
Harmonia axyridis
49 observations
Eastern Carpenter Bee
Xylocopa virginica
47 observations
Tan Jumping Spider
Platycryptus undatus
47 observations · iNaturalist
Banded Tussock Moth
Halysidota tessellaris
47 observations
Eastern Boxelder Bug
Boisea trivittata
46 observations
Putnam's Jumping Spider
Phidippus putnami
46 observations · iNaturalist
Green Lynx Spider
Peucetia viridans
46 observations · iNaturalist
Sylvan Jumping Spider
Colonus sylvanus
42 observations · iNaturalist
Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth
Malacosoma americana
40 observations · iNaturalist
Carolina Mantis
Stagmomantis carolina
35 observations
Magnolia Green Jumping Spider
Lyssomanes viridis
33 observations · iNaturalist
Six-spotted Tiger Beetle
Cicindela sexguttata
30 observations
Twin-flagged Jumping Spider
Anasaitis canosus
30 observations · iNaturalist
White-marked Tussock Moth
Orgyia leucostigma
29 observations · iNaturalist
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio glaucus
28 observations
Yellow Garden Spider
Argiope aurantia
26 observations
Slender Ant Mimicking Jumping Spider
Synemosyna formica
26 observations · iNaturalist
American Nursery Web Spider
Pisaurina mira
25 observations · iNaturalist
Great Blue Skimmer
Libellula vibrans
25 observations · iNaturalist
Kudzu Bug
Megacopta cribraria
25 observations · iNaturalist
Slaty Skimmer
Libellula incesta
24 observations · iNaturalist
Common Eastern Velvet Ant
Dasymutilla occidentalis
23 observations
White-jawed Jumping Spider
Hentzia mitrata
23 observations · iNaturalist
Silver-spotted Skipper
Epargyreus clarus
22 observations
Larger Elm Leaf Beetle
Monocesta coryli
22 observations · iNaturalist
Bronze Jumping Spider
Eris militaris
21 observations · iNaturalist
Peppered Jumping Spider
Pelegrina galathea
21 observations · iNaturalist
Western Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
20 observations
Sleepy Orange
Eurema nicippe
19 observations · iNaturalist
Giant leaf-footed bug
Acanthocephala declivis
19 observations · iNaturalist
Definite Tussock Moth
Orgyia definita
19 observations · iNaturalist
North American Luna Moth
Actias luna
18 observations
Brilliant Jumping Spider
Phidippus clarus
18 observations · iNaturalist
Eastern Pondhawk
Erythemis simplicicollis
18 observations
Red-headed Bush Cricket
Phyllopalpus pulchellus
18 observations · iNaturalist
Common Whitetail
Plathemis lydia
18 observations
Fragile Forktail
Ischnura posita
18 observations · iNaturalist
Ailanthus Webworm Moth
Atteva aurea
18 observations · iNaturalist
Six-spotted Fishing Spider
Dolomedes triton
18 observations
Clouded Skipper
Lerema accius
18 observations
Polyphemus Moth
Antheraea polyphemus
16 observations
Pearl Crescent
Phyciodes tharos
16 observations
Red-femured Spotted Orbweaver
Neoscona domiciliorum
16 observations · iNaturalist
Blue Dasher
Pachydiplax longipennis
15 observations
Eastern Eyed Click Beetle
Alaus oculatus
15 observations
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