Insects & Arthropods of Georgia
The insects & arthropods most often spotted in Georgia, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
236,055
recent observations
50
species listed
50
insects & arthropods
Naturalists have logged 236,055 research-grade observations across the 50 most-recorded species in Georgia. The most frequently seen is the Gulf Fritillary, with 14,109 recorded sightings.
Most-observed insects & arthropods in Georgia
Gulf Fritillary
Dione vanillae
14,109 observations · iNaturalist
Joro Spider
Trichonephila clavata
12,990 observations
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio glaucus
11,909 observations
Asian Lady Beetle
Harmonia axyridis
11,631 observations
Common Eastern Bumble Bee
Bombus impatiens
9,221 observations
Eastern Carpenter Bee
Xylocopa virginica
8,761 observations
Fiery Skipper
Hylephila phyleus
6,700 observations · iNaturalist
Common Buckeye
Junonia coenia
6,381 observations
Yellow Garden Spider
Argiope aurantia
6,006 observations
Western Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
5,959 observations
Carolina Mantis
Stagmomantis carolina
5,743 observations
Monarch
Danaus plexippus
5,620 observations
Red-spotted Admiral
Limenitis arthemis
5,567 observations
North American Luna Moth
Actias luna
5,475 observations
Silver-spotted Skipper
Epargyreus clarus
5,116 observations
Blue Dasher
Pachydiplax longipennis
5,078 observations
Eastern Pondhawk
Erythemis simplicicollis
5,023 observations
Golden Silk Spider
Trichonephila clavipes
4,853 observations · iNaturalist
Cloudless Sulphur
Phoebis sennae
4,401 observations
Twin-flagged Jumping Spider
Anasaitis canosus
4,197 observations · iNaturalist
Long-tailed Skipper
Urbanus proteus
4,125 observations
Common Whitetail
Plathemis lydia
4,059 observations
Polyphemus Moth
Antheraea polyphemus
3,738 observations
Pearl Crescent
Phyciodes tharos
3,608 observations
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
Halyomorpha halys
3,553 observations
Banded Tussock Moth
Halysidota tessellaris
3,499 observations
Horace's Duskywing
Erynnis horatius
3,355 observations · iNaturalist
Fall Webworm Moth
Hyphantria cunea
3,355 observations
Imperial Moth
Eacles imperialis
3,213 observations
Clouded Skipper
Lerema accius
3,190 observations
Spinybacked Orbweaver
Gasteracantha cancriformis
3,126 observations
Giant leaf-footed bug
Acanthocephala declivis
3,090 observations · iNaturalist
Ebony Jewelwing
Calopteryx maculata
3,080 observations
Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth
Malacosoma americana
3,025 observations · iNaturalist
Magnolia Green Jumping Spider
Lyssomanes viridis
3,005 observations · iNaturalist
Green Lynx Spider
Peucetia viridans
3,001 observations · iNaturalist
American Lady
Vanessa virginiensis
2,877 observations
White-marked Tussock Moth
Orgyia leucostigma
2,844 observations · iNaturalist
Two-lined Spittlebug
Prosapia bicincta
2,833 observations · iNaturalist
Spotted Orbweaver
Neoscona crucifera
2,777 observations
North American Wheel Bug
Arilus cristatus
2,739 observations
Sleepy Orange
Eurema nicippe
2,702 observations · iNaturalist
Eastern Eyed Click Beetle
Alaus oculatus
2,699 observations
Carolina Satyr
Hermeuptychia sosybius
2,651 observations
American Bumble Bee
Bombus pensylvanicus
2,642 observations
Spicebush Swallowtail
Papilio troilus
2,641 observations
Ailanthus Webworm Moth
Atteva aurea
2,579 observations · iNaturalist
Red-banded Hairstreak
Calycopis cecrops
2,565 observations
Tulip-tree Beauty
Epimecis hortaria
2,378 observations · iNaturalist
Giant Leopard Moth
Hypercompe scribonia
2,366 observations · iNaturalist
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