Insects & Arthropods of Delaware
The insects & arthropods most often spotted in Delaware, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
49,863
recent observations
50
species listed
50
insects & arthropods
Naturalists have logged 49,863 research-grade observations across the 50 most-recorded species in Delaware. The most frequently seen is the Asian Lady Beetle, with 2,685 recorded sightings.
Most-observed insects & arthropods in Delaware
Asian Lady Beetle
Harmonia axyridis
2,685 observations
Monarch
Danaus plexippus
2,429 observations
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio glaucus
1,839 observations
Blue Dasher
Pachydiplax longipennis
1,838 observations
Eastern Pondhawk
Erythemis simplicicollis
1,807 observations
Fragile Forktail
Ischnura posita
1,763 observations · iNaturalist
Spotted Lanternfly
Lycorma delicatula
1,749 observations
Huron Skipper
Atalopedes huron
1,458 observations · iNaturalist
Common Whitetail
Plathemis lydia
1,448 observations
Common Eastern Bumble Bee
Bombus impatiens
1,362 observations
Western Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
1,285 observations
Black Swallowtail
Papilio polyxenes
1,148 observations
Slaty Skimmer
Libellula incesta
1,140 observations · iNaturalist
Silver-spotted Skipper
Epargyreus clarus
1,075 observations
Ebony Jewelwing
Calopteryx maculata
1,040 observations
Common Buckeye
Junonia coenia
1,026 observations
Eastern Carpenter Bee
Xylocopa virginica
1,007 observations
Red-spotted Admiral
Limenitis arthemis
937 observations
Seaside Dragonlet
Erythrodiplax berenice
929 observations · iNaturalist
Green Cloverworm Moth
Hypena scabra
926 observations · iNaturalist
Large Milkweed Bug
Oncopeltus fasciatus
887 observations
Carolina Mantis
Stagmomantis carolina
869 observations
Zabulon Skipper
Lon zabulon
864 observations · iNaturalist
Small White
Pieris rapae
863 observations
Eastern Amberwing
Perithemis tenera
834 observations · iNaturalist
Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth
Malacosoma americana
811 observations · iNaturalist
Spicebush Swallowtail
Papilio troilus
810 observations
Pearl Crescent
Phyciodes tharos
791 observations
Eastern Tailed-Blue
Everes comyntas
786 observations
Variegated Fritillary
Euptoieta claudia
755 observations
North American Wheel Bug
Arilus cristatus
752 observations
Bold Jumping Spider
Phidippus audax
716 observations
Oriental Beetle
Exomala orientalis
689 observations · iNaturalist
Yellow Garden Spider
Argiope aurantia
680 observations
Red Milkweed Beetle
Tetraopes tetrophthalmus
670 observations
Japanese Beetle
Popillia japonica
667 observations
Red Admiral
Vanessa atalanta
666 observations
Ailanthus Webworm Moth
Atteva aurea
657 observations · iNaturalist
Citrus Flatid Planthopper
Metcalfa pruinosa
643 observations · iNaturalist
Blue-winged Scoliid Wasp
Scolia dubia
637 observations · iNaturalist
Isabella Tiger Moth
Pyrrharctia isabella
627 observations
Seven-spotted Lady Beetle
Coccinella septempunctata
602 observations
Chinese Mantis
Tenodera sinensis
602 observations
Margined Leatherwing Beetle
Chauliognathus marginatus
602 observations · iNaturalist
Horned Passalus Beetle
Odontotaenius disjunctus
601 observations
Tulip-tree Beauty
Epimecis hortaria
595 observations · iNaturalist
Bicolored Sallow
Sunira bicolorago
588 observations · iNaturalist
Tan Jumping Spider
Platycryptus undatus
580 observations · iNaturalist
Widow Skimmer
Libellula luctuosa
567 observations
Dogbane Leaf Beetle
Chrysochus auratus
561 observations · iNaturalist
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