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Insects & Arthropods of Hocking Hills State Park

The insects & arthropods most often spotted in Hocking Hills, ranked by recent research-grade observations.

2,198
recent observations
50
species listed
50
insects & arthropods

Naturalists have logged 2,198 research-grade observations across the 50 most-recorded species in Hocking Hills. The most frequently seen is the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, with 176 recorded sightings.

Most-observed insects & arthropods in Hocking Hills

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio glaucus
176 observations
Swift Setwing
Dythemis velox
103 observations · iNaturalist
Banded Tussock Moth
Halysidota tessellaris
102 observations
Red-spotted Admiral
Limenitis arthemis
97 observations
Slaty Skimmer
Libellula incesta
96 observations · iNaturalist
Spicebush Swallowtail
Papilio troilus
87 observations
Ebony Jewelwing
Calopteryx maculata
85 observations
Black-shouldered Spinyleg
Dromogomphus spinosus
65 observations · iNaturalist
Banded Pennant
Celithemis fasciata
62 observations · iNaturalist
Variable Dancer
Argia fumipennis
60 observations
Widow Skimmer
Libellula luctuosa
58 observations
Stream Bluet
Enallagma exsulans
56 observations · iNaturalist
Dark Fishing Spider
Dolomedes tenebrosus
54 observations
North American Luna Moth
Actias luna
49 observations
Hickory Tussock Moth
Lophocampa caryae
49 observations
Sycamore Tussock Moth
Halysidota harrisii
47 observations · iNaturalist
Io Moth
Automeris io
45 observations
Eastern Comma
Polygonia comma
44 observations
Giant Leopard Moth
Hypercompe scribonia
43 observations · iNaturalist
Dusky Dancer
Argia translata
41 observations · iNaturalist
Isabella Tiger Moth
Pyrrharctia isabella
39 observations
Blue Dasher
Pachydiplax longipennis
35 observations
Calico Pennant
Celithemis elisa
34 observations
Gray Petaltail
Tachopteryx thoreyi
31 observations · iNaturalist
Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth
Malacosoma americana
31 observations · iNaturalist
Great Spangled Fritillary
Argynnis cybele
30 observations · iNaturalist
Rosy Maple Moth
Dryocampa rubicunda
29 observations · iNaturalist
Polyphemus Moth
Antheraea polyphemus
28 observations
Megalodacne heros
Megalodacne heros
28 observations · iNaturalist
Tulip-tree Beauty
Epimecis hortaria
28 observations · iNaturalist
Ashy Clubtail
Phanogomphus lividus
28 observations · iNaturalist
Pale Beauty
Campaea perlata
27 observations · iNaturalist
American Dagger
Acronicta americana
27 observations
Orchard Orbweaver
Leucauge venusta
27 observations
Common Sanddragon
Progomphus obscurus
26 observations · iNaturalist
Blue Corporal
Ladona deplanata
25 observations · iNaturalist
Asian Lady Beetle
Harmonia axyridis
24 observations
Imperial Moth
Eacles imperialis
24 observations
White-dotted Prominent
Nadata gibbosa
24 observations
Lancet Clubtail
Phanogomphus exilis
24 observations · iNaturalist
Spotted Apatelodes Moth
Apatelodes torrefacta
23 observations · iNaturalist
Six-spotted Tiger Beetle
Cicindela sexguttata
23 observations
Black-waved Flannel Moth
Megalopyge crispata
23 observations · iNaturalist
Eastern Amberwing
Perithemis tenera
21 observations · iNaturalist
Common Eastern Bumble Bee
Bombus impatiens
21 observations
Saddleback Caterpillar Moth
Acharia stimulea
21 observations · iNaturalist
Pipevine Swallowtail
Battus philenor
20 observations
Virginian Tiger Moth
Spilosoma virginica
20 observations
Red Admiral
Vanessa atalanta
19 observations
American Nursery Web Spider
Pisaurina mira
19 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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