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Insects & Arthropods of Scottsdale, AZ

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

30,930
recent observations
50
species listed
50
insects & arthropods

Naturalists have logged 30,930 research-grade observations across the 50 most-recorded species near Scottsdale. The most frequently seen is the Western Honey Bee, with 2,913 recorded sightings.

Most-observed insects & arthropods near Scottsdale

Western Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
2,913 observations
Queen
Danaus gilippus
2,751 observations · iNaturalist
Pallid-winged Grasshopper
Trimerotropis pallidipennis
1,306 observations
White-lined Sphinx
Hyles lineata
1,258 observations · iNaturalist
Mediterranean Mantis
Iris oratoria
1,137 observations · iNaturalist
American Snout
Libytheana carinenta
1,014 observations
Monarch
Danaus plexippus
881 observations
Fiery Skipper
Hylephila phyleus
874 observations · iNaturalist
Painted Lady
Vanessa cardui
791 observations
Arizona Bark Scorpion
Centruroides sculpturatus
772 observations
Gray Bird Grasshopper
Schistocerca nitens
744 observations · iNaturalist
Leafhopper Assassin Bug
Zelus renardii
716 observations · iNaturalist
Blue Dasher
Pachydiplax longipennis
685 observations
Gulf Fritillary
Dione vanillae
675 observations · iNaturalist
Marine Blue
Leptotes marina
651 observations · iNaturalist
Small Milkweed Bug
Lygaeus kalmii
628 observations
Sleepy Orange
Eurema nicippe
599 observations · iNaturalist
Roseate Skimmer
Orthemis ferruginea
586 observations · iNaturalist
Western Pygmy-Blue
Brephidium exilis
539 observations · iNaturalist
Variegated Meadowhawk
Sympetrum corruptum
532 observations · iNaturalist
Western Black Widow
Latrodectus hesperus
507 observations
Large Creosote Gall Midge
Asphondylia auripila
500 observations · iNaturalist
Tropical House Cricket
Gryllodes sigillatus
495 observations · iNaturalist
Southern Fire Ant
Solenopsis xyloni
452 observations · iNaturalist
Gray Hairstreak
Strymon melinus
446 observations
Convergent Lady Beetle
Hippodamia convergens
426 observations
Blue-ringed Dancer
Argia sedula
412 observations · iNaturalist
Ceraunus Blue
Hemiargus ceraunus
411 observations
Western Giant Swallowtail
Heraclides rumiko
408 observations · iNaturalist
Flame Skimmer
Libellula saturata
395 observations · iNaturalist
California Digger Bee
Anthophora californica
385 observations · iNaturalist
Master Blister Beetle
Lytta magister
376 observations · iNaturalist
Checkered White
Pontia protodice
370 observations · iNaturalist
Dainty Sulphur
Nathalis iole
369 observations
Mexican Amberwing
Perithemis intensa
362 observations · iNaturalist
Valley Carpenter Bee
Xylocopa sonorina
362 observations · iNaturalist
Empress Leilia
Asterocampa leilia
348 observations · iNaturalist
Stripe-tailed Scorpion
Paravaejovis spinigerus
345 observations · iNaturalist
Blood-colored Milkweed Bug
Oncopeltus sanguineolentus
338 observations · iNaturalist
Smoketree Sharpshooter
Homalodisca liturata
329 observations · iNaturalist
Red-tailed Pennant
Brachymesia furcata
328 observations · iNaturalist
Ligated Furrow Bee
Halictus ligatus
314 observations · iNaturalist
Figeater Beetle
Cotinis mutabilis
310 observations · iNaturalist
Pipevine Swallowtail
Battus philenor
294 observations
Large Milkweed Bug
Oncopeltus fasciatus
272 observations
Rough Harvester Ant
Pogonomyrmex rugosus
270 observations · iNaturalist
Large-tailed Aphideater
Eupeodes volucris
270 observations · iNaturalist
American Cockroach
Periplaneta americana
267 observations
Desert Hairy Scorpion
Hadrurus arizonensis
266 observations
Citrus Cicada
Diceroprocta apache
251 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.

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