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Insects & Arthropods of Tucson, AZ

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

51,089
recent observations
50
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insects & arthropods

Naturalists have logged 51,089 research-grade observations across the 50 most-recorded species near Tucson. The most frequently seen is the Queen, with 2,846 recorded sightings.

Most-observed insects & arthropods near Tucson

Queen
Danaus gilippus
2,846 observations · iNaturalist
American Snout
Libytheana carinenta
2,368 observations
Western Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
2,317 observations
Empress Leilia
Asterocampa leilia
2,069 observations · iNaturalist
Desert Blonde Tarantula
Aphonopelma chalcodes
2,005 observations · iNaturalist
Marine Blue
Leptotes marina
1,699 observations · iNaturalist
Gray Bird Grasshopper
Schistocerca nitens
1,688 observations · iNaturalist
Pipevine Swallowtail
Battus philenor
1,664 observations
White-lined Sphinx
Hyles lineata
1,640 observations · iNaturalist
Blue Dasher
Pachydiplax longipennis
1,514 observations
Flame Skimmer
Libellula saturata
1,278 observations · iNaturalist
Stripe-tailed Scorpion
Paravaejovis spinigerus
1,251 observations · iNaturalist
Painted Lady
Vanessa cardui
1,208 observations
Ceraunus Blue
Hemiargus ceraunus
1,207 observations
Gray Hairstreak
Strymon melinus
1,124 observations
Dainty Sulphur
Nathalis iole
1,037 observations
Texan Crescent
Anthanassa texana
1,028 observations · iNaturalist
Sleepy Orange
Eurema nicippe
980 observations · iNaturalist
Rustic Sphinx
Manduca rustica
944 observations · iNaturalist
Variegated Meadowhawk
Sympetrum corruptum
869 observations · iNaturalist
Giant Crab Spider
Olios giganteus
822 observations · iNaturalist
Large Creosote Gall Midge
Asphondylia auripila
807 observations · iNaturalist
Echo Azure
Celastrina echo
802 observations · iNaturalist
Pallid-winged Grasshopper
Trimerotropis pallidipennis
801 observations
Giant Cactus Longhorn Beetle
Moneilema gigas
796 observations · iNaturalist
Western Pygmy-Blue
Brephidium exilis
754 observations · iNaturalist
Fatal Metalmark
Calephelis nemesis
746 observations · iNaturalist
Figeater Beetle
Cotinis mutabilis
745 observations · iNaturalist
Arizona Mantis
Stagmomantis limbata
741 observations · iNaturalist
Western Giant Swallowtail
Heraclides rumiko
736 observations · iNaturalist
Western Black Widow
Latrodectus hesperus
735 observations
Blue-ringed Dancer
Argia sedula
712 observations · iNaturalist
Desert Leaf-cutter Ant
Acromyrmex versicolor
691 observations · iNaturalist
Fiery Skipper
Hylephila phyleus
687 observations · iNaturalist
Gulf Fritillary
Dione vanillae
681 observations · iNaturalist
Mexican Amberwing
Perithemis intensa
681 observations · iNaturalist
Western Spotted Orbweaver
Neoscona oaxacensis
678 observations · iNaturalist
Roseate Skimmer
Orthemis ferruginea
666 observations · iNaturalist
Monarch
Danaus plexippus
657 observations
Southern Dogface
Zerene cesonia
637 observations
Checkered White
Pontia protodice
632 observations · iNaturalist
Familiar Bluet
Enallagma civile
627 observations
Rambur's Forktail
Ischnura ramburii
623 observations · iNaturalist
Mediterranean Mantis
Iris oratoria
618 observations · iNaturalist
Reakirt's Blue
Echinargus isola
591 observations · iNaturalist
Arizona Bark Scorpion
Centruroides sculpturatus
560 observations
Iron Cross Blister Beetle
Tegrodera aloga
549 observations · iNaturalist
Desert Firetail
Telebasis salva
549 observations · iNaturalist
Staghorn Cholla Moth
Euscirrhopterus cosyra
523 observations · iNaturalist
Arizona Powdered-Skipper
Systasea zampa
506 observations · iNaturalist

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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