Insects & Arthropods of Scottsdale, AZ
The insects & arthropods most often spotted near Scottsdale, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
29,228
recent observations
50
species listed
50
insects & arthropods
Naturalists have logged 29,228 research-grade observations across the 50 most-recorded species near Scottsdale. The most frequently seen is the Western Honey Bee, with 2,833 recorded sightings.
Most-observed insects & arthropods near Scottsdale
Western Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
2,833 observations
Queen
Danaus gilippus
2,427 observations · iNaturalist
Pallid-winged Grasshopper
Trimerotropis pallidipennis
1,277 observations
White-lined Sphinx
Hyles lineata
1,196 observations · iNaturalist
Mediterranean Mantis
Iris oratoria
1,065 observations · iNaturalist
American Snout
Libytheana carinenta
859 observations
Monarch
Danaus plexippus
845 observations
Fiery Skipper
Hylephila phyleus
830 observations · iNaturalist
Painted Lady
Vanessa cardui
767 observations
Arizona Bark Scorpion
Centruroides sculpturatus
724 observations
Leafhopper Assassin Bug
Zelus renardii
696 observations · iNaturalist
Blue Dasher
Pachydiplax longipennis
659 observations
Gulf Fritillary
Dione vanillae
656 observations · iNaturalist
Gray Bird Grasshopper
Schistocerca nitens
656 observations · iNaturalist
Marine Blue
Leptotes marina
634 observations · iNaturalist
Small Milkweed Bug
Lygaeus kalmii
610 observations
Sleepy Orange
Eurema nicippe
579 observations · iNaturalist
Roseate Skimmer
Orthemis ferruginea
531 observations · iNaturalist
Large Creosote Gall Midge
Asphondylia auripila
498 observations · iNaturalist
Variegated Meadowhawk
Sympetrum corruptum
495 observations · iNaturalist
Western Black Widow
Latrodectus hesperus
486 observations · iNaturalist
Western Pygmy-Blue
Brephidium exilis
475 observations · iNaturalist
Tropical House Cricket
Gryllodes sigillatus
472 observations · iNaturalist
Gray Hairstreak
Strymon melinus
432 observations
Southern Fire Ant
Solenopsis xyloni
422 observations · iNaturalist
Convergent Lady Beetle
Hippodamia convergens
420 observations
Blue-ringed Dancer
Argia sedula
401 observations · iNaturalist
Western Giant Swallowtail
Heraclides rumiko
401 observations · iNaturalist
Flame Skimmer
Libellula saturata
380 observations · iNaturalist
Master Blister Beetle
Lytta magister
376 observations · iNaturalist
California Digger Bee
Anthophora californica
374 observations · iNaturalist
Valley Carpenter Bee
Xylocopa sonorina
358 observations · iNaturalist
Checkered White
Pontia protodice
357 observations · iNaturalist
Ceraunus Blue
Hemiargus ceraunus
355 observations
Empress Leilia
Asterocampa leilia
341 observations · iNaturalist
Mexican Amberwing
Perithemis intensa
339 observations · iNaturalist
Blood-colored Milkweed Bug
Oncopeltus sanguineolentus
335 observations · iNaturalist
Dainty Sulphur
Nathalis iole
327 observations
Smoketree Sharpshooter
Homalodisca liturata
324 observations · iNaturalist
Stripe-tailed Scorpion
Paravaejovis spinigerus
316 observations · iNaturalist
Ligated Furrow Bee
Halictus ligatus
314 observations · iNaturalist
Red-tailed Pennant
Brachymesia furcata
302 observations · iNaturalist
Pipevine Swallowtail
Battus philenor
271 observations
Large Milkweed Bug
Oncopeltus fasciatus
271 observations
Figeater Beetle
Cotinis mutabilis
270 observations · iNaturalist
Large-tailed Aphideater
Eupeodes volucris
266 observations · iNaturalist
American Cockroach
Periplaneta americana
254 observations
Rough Harvester Ant
Pogonomyrmex rugosus
253 observations · iNaturalist
Desert Hairy Scorpion
Hadrurus arizonensis
251 observations
Citrus Cicada
Diceroprocta apache
248 observations
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