Insects & Arthropods of West Virginia
The insects & arthropods most often spotted in West Virginia, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
214,262
recent observations
50
species listed
50
insects & arthropods
Naturalists have logged 214,262 research-grade observations across the 50 most-recorded species in West Virginia. The most frequently seen is the Spotted Lanternfly, with 11,944 recorded sightings.
Most-observed insects & arthropods in West Virginia
Spotted Lanternfly
Lycorma delicatula
11,944 observations · iNaturalist
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio glaucus
11,566 observations
Monarch
Danaus plexippus
9,845 observations
Asian Lady Beetle
Harmonia axyridis
8,982 observations
Common Eastern Bumble Bee
Bombus impatiens
8,696 observations
Western Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
7,166 observations
Silver-spotted Skipper
Epargyreus clarus
5,928 observations
Great Spangled Fritillary
Argynnis cybele
5,672 observations · iNaturalist
Red-spotted Admiral
Limenitis arthemis
5,482 observations
Spicebush Swallowtail
Papilio troilus
5,218 observations
Isabella Tiger Moth
Pyrrharctia isabella
5,105 observations
Huron Skipper
Atalopedes huron
5,024 observations · iNaturalist
Common Whitetail
Plathemis lydia
4,701 observations
Eastern Pondhawk
Erythemis simplicicollis
4,528 observations
Pearl Crescent
Phyciodes tharos
4,494 observations
Eastern Carpenter Bee
Xylocopa virginica
4,354 observations
Hickory Tussock Moth
Lophocampa caryae
4,052 observations
Blue Dasher
Pachydiplax longipennis
4,018 observations
Widow Skimmer
Libellula luctuosa
3,946 observations
Ebony Jewelwing
Calopteryx maculata
3,893 observations
Ailanthus Webworm Moth
Atteva aurea
3,819 observations · iNaturalist
Fragile Forktail
Ischnura posita
3,769 observations · iNaturalist
North American Luna Moth
Actias luna
3,650 observations
Banded Tussock Moth
Halysidota tessellaris
3,637 observations
Small White
Pieris rapae
3,576 observations
Eastern Tailed-Blue
Everes comyntas
3,505 observations
Pipevine Swallowtail
Battus philenor
3,391 observations
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
Halyomorpha halys
3,308 observations
Giant Leopard Moth
Hypercompe scribonia
3,289 observations · iNaturalist
Polyphemus Moth
Antheraea polyphemus
3,226 observations
Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth
Malacosoma americana
3,197 observations · iNaturalist
Zabulon Skipper
Lon zabulon
3,043 observations · iNaturalist
Green Cloverworm Moth
Hypena scabra
2,932 observations · iNaturalist
Bold Jumping Spider
Phidippus audax
2,918 observations
Red Admiral
Vanessa atalanta
2,854 observations
Rosy Maple Moth
Dryocampa rubicunda
2,850 observations · iNaturalist
Japanese Beetle
Popillia japonica
2,831 observations
Orchard Orbweaver
Leucauge venusta
2,797 observations
North American Wheel Bug
Arilus cristatus
2,779 observations
Eastern Amberwing
Perithemis tenera
2,724 observations · iNaturalist
Imperial Moth
Eacles imperialis
2,697 observations
Eastern Comma
Polygonia comma
2,680 observations
Six-spotted Tiger Beetle
Cicindela sexguttata
2,624 observations
Eastern Forktail
Ischnura verticalis
2,609 observations
Zebra Swallowtail
Eurytides marcellus
2,570 observations
Large Milkweed Bug
Oncopeltus fasciatus
2,514 observations
Dark Fishing Spider
Dolomedes tenebrosus
2,489 observations
Celery Leaftier Moth
Udea rubigalis
2,489 observations · iNaturalist
Milkweed Tussock Moth
Euchaetes egle
2,444 observations
Io Moth
Automeris io
2,437 observations
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