Insects & Arthropods of Delaware
The insects & arthropods most often spotted in Delaware, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
47,133
recent observations
50
species listed
50
insects & arthropods
Naturalists have logged 47,133 research-grade observations across the 50 most-recorded species in Delaware. The most frequently seen is the Asian Lady Beetle, with 2,628 recorded sightings.
Most-observed insects & arthropods in Delaware
Asian Lady Beetle
Harmonia axyridis
2,628 observations
Monarch
Danaus plexippus
2,123 observations
Blue Dasher
Pachydiplax longipennis
1,792 observations
Eastern Pondhawk
Erythemis simplicicollis
1,768 observations
Spotted Lanternfly
Lycorma delicatula
1,693 observations · iNaturalist
Fragile Forktail
Ischnura posita
1,684 observations · iNaturalist
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio glaucus
1,609 observations
Common Whitetail
Plathemis lydia
1,412 observations
Huron Skipper
Atalopedes huron
1,300 observations · iNaturalist
Common Eastern Bumble Bee
Bombus impatiens
1,237 observations
Western Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
1,215 observations
Slaty Skimmer
Libellula incesta
1,104 observations · iNaturalist
Ebony Jewelwing
Calopteryx maculata
1,019 observations
Black Swallowtail
Papilio polyxenes
1,014 observations
Silver-spotted Skipper
Epargyreus clarus
1,007 observations
Eastern Carpenter Bee
Xylocopa virginica
941 observations
Common Buckeye
Junonia coenia
930 observations
Green Cloverworm Moth
Hypena scabra
894 observations · iNaturalist
Seaside Dragonlet
Erythrodiplax berenice
883 observations · iNaturalist
Zabulon Skipper
Lon zabulon
834 observations · iNaturalist
Large Milkweed Bug
Oncopeltus fasciatus
833 observations
Small White
Pieris rapae
820 observations
Red-spotted Admiral
Limenitis arthemis
820 observations
Eastern Amberwing
Perithemis tenera
815 observations · iNaturalist
Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth
Malacosoma americana
802 observations · iNaturalist
Pearl Crescent
Phyciodes tharos
750 observations
Carolina Mantis
Stagmomantis carolina
742 observations
North American Wheel Bug
Arilus cristatus
741 observations
Eastern Tailed-Blue
Everes comyntas
732 observations
Spicebush Swallowtail
Papilio troilus
724 observations
Variegated Fritillary
Euptoieta claudia
689 observations
Bold Jumping Spider
Phidippus audax
686 observations
Oriental Beetle
Exomala orientalis
684 observations · iNaturalist
Red Milkweed Beetle
Tetraopes tetrophthalmus
661 observations
Japanese Beetle
Popillia japonica
655 observations
Yellow Garden Spider
Argiope aurantia
640 observations
Red Admiral
Vanessa atalanta
627 observations
Ailanthus Webworm Moth
Atteva aurea
619 observations · iNaturalist
Citrus Flatid Planthopper
Metcalfa pruinosa
614 observations · iNaturalist
Isabella Tiger Moth
Pyrrharctia isabella
606 observations
Margined Leatherwing Beetle
Chauliognathus marginatus
599 observations · iNaturalist
Seven-spotted Lady Beetle
Coccinella septempunctata
595 observations
Horned Passalus Beetle
Odontotaenius disjunctus
593 observations
Tulip-tree Beauty
Epimecis hortaria
587 observations · iNaturalist
Bicolored Sallow
Sunira bicolorago
587 observations · iNaturalist
Blue-winged Scoliid Wasp
Scolia dubia
585 observations · iNaturalist
Chinese Mantis
Tenodera sinensis
578 observations
Widow Skimmer
Libellula luctuosa
562 observations
Dogbane Leaf Beetle
Chrysochus auratus
557 observations · iNaturalist
Tan Jumping Spider
Platycryptus undatus
543 observations · iNaturalist
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