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Insects & Arthropods of Gilbert, AZ

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

23,682
recent observations
50
species listed
50
insects & arthropods

Naturalists have logged 23,682 research-grade observations across the 50 most-recorded species near Gilbert. The most frequently seen is the Western Honey Bee, with 2,377 recorded sightings.

Most-observed insects & arthropods near Gilbert

Western Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
2,377 observations
Queen
Danaus gilippus
1,971 observations · iNaturalist
Pallid-winged Grasshopper
Trimerotropis pallidipennis
1,060 observations
Mediterranean Mantis
Iris oratoria
953 observations · iNaturalist
White-lined Sphinx
Hyles lineata
945 observations · iNaturalist
Arizona Bark Scorpion
Centruroides sculpturatus
667 observations
Monarch
Danaus plexippus
665 observations
Fiery Skipper
Hylephila phyleus
626 observations · iNaturalist
American Snout
Libytheana carinenta
626 observations
Gray Bird Grasshopper
Schistocerca nitens
608 observations · iNaturalist
Blue Dasher
Pachydiplax longipennis
581 observations
Painted Lady
Vanessa cardui
555 observations
Gulf Fritillary
Dione vanillae
537 observations · iNaturalist
Leafhopper Assassin Bug
Zelus renardii
521 observations · iNaturalist
Roseate Skimmer
Orthemis ferruginea
519 observations · iNaturalist
Small Milkweed Bug
Lygaeus kalmii
514 observations
Marine Blue
Leptotes marina
483 observations · iNaturalist
Western Black Widow
Latrodectus hesperus
464 observations
Variegated Meadowhawk
Sympetrum corruptum
442 observations · iNaturalist
Tropical House Cricket
Gryllodes sigillatus
402 observations · iNaturalist
Large Creosote Gall Midge
Asphondylia auripila
398 observations · iNaturalist
Southern Fire Ant
Solenopsis xyloni
354 observations · iNaturalist
Stripe-tailed Scorpion
Paravaejovis spinigerus
347 observations · iNaturalist
Flame Skimmer
Libellula saturata
340 observations · iNaturalist
Western Giant Swallowtail
Heraclides rumiko
335 observations · iNaturalist
Convergent Lady Beetle
Hippodamia convergens
323 observations
Valley Carpenter Bee
Xylocopa sonorina
319 observations · iNaturalist
Master Blister Beetle
Lytta magister
311 observations · iNaturalist
Gray Hairstreak
Strymon melinus
310 observations
Blue-ringed Dancer
Argia sedula
306 observations · iNaturalist
Red-tailed Pennant
Brachymesia furcata
303 observations · iNaturalist
Mexican Amberwing
Perithemis intensa
291 observations · iNaturalist
Sleepy Orange
Eurema nicippe
289 observations · iNaturalist
Ceraunus Blue
Hemiargus ceraunus
285 observations
Blood-colored Milkweed Bug
Oncopeltus sanguineolentus
283 observations · iNaturalist
Figeater Beetle
Cotinis mutabilis
270 observations · iNaturalist
Smoketree Sharpshooter
Homalodisca liturata
263 observations · iNaturalist
Western Pygmy-Blue
Brephidium exilis
260 observations · iNaturalist
Checkered White
Pontia protodice
259 observations · iNaturalist
American Cockroach
Periplaneta americana
239 observations
Large Milkweed Bug
Oncopeltus fasciatus
228 observations
Giant Crab Spider
Olios giganteus
214 observations · iNaturalist
Cyclocephala longula
Cyclocephala longula
214 observations · iNaturalist
Iron Cross Blister Beetle
Tegrodera aloga
209 observations · iNaturalist
Citrus Cicada
Diceroprocta apache
208 observations
California Digger Bee
Anthophora californica
204 observations · iNaturalist
Mediterranean Red Bug
Scantius aegyptius
203 observations · iNaturalist
Desert Hairy Scorpion
Hadrurus arizonensis
201 observations
Hirsute Paradise Spider
Habronattus hirsutus
201 observations · iNaturalist
Rough Harvester Ant
Pogonomyrmex rugosus
199 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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