Insects & Arthropods of Ijams Nature Center
The insects & arthropods most often spotted in Ijams, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
1,274
recent observations
50
species listed
50
insects & arthropods
Naturalists have logged 1,274 research-grade observations across the 50 most-recorded species in Ijams. The most frequently seen is the Eastern Boxelder Bug, with 68 recorded sightings.
Most-observed insects & arthropods in Ijams
Eastern Boxelder Bug
Boisea trivittata
68 observations
Asian Lady Beetle
Harmonia axyridis
60 observations
Hackberry Emperor
Asterocampa celtis
51 observations
Common Whitetail
Plathemis lydia
47 observations
Eastern Carpenter Bee
Xylocopa virginica
45 observations
Western Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
44 observations
Eastern Pondhawk
Erythemis simplicicollis
44 observations
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio glaucus
41 observations
Blue-fronted Dancer
Argia apicalis
39 observations · iNaturalist
Blue Dasher
Pachydiplax longipennis
38 observations
Seven-spotted Lady Beetle
Coccinella septempunctata
37 observations
Common Eastern Bumble Bee
Bombus impatiens
37 observations
Horned Passalus Beetle
Odontotaenius disjunctus
35 observations
Orchard Orbweaver
Leucauge venusta
33 observations
Silver-spotted Skipper
Epargyreus clarus
30 observations
Six-spotted Fishing Spider
Dolomedes triton
29 observations
Six-spotted Tiger Beetle
Cicindela sexguttata
27 observations
Margined Leatherwing Beetle
Chauliognathus marginatus
27 observations · iNaturalist
Fall Webworm Moth
Hyphantria cunea
27 observations
Ebony Jewelwing
Calopteryx maculata
26 observations
Tawny Emperor
Asterocampa clyton
23 observations
Ailanthus Webworm Moth
Atteva aurea
23 observations · iNaturalist
Red-spotted Admiral
Limenitis arthemis
22 observations
Pearl Crescent
Phyciodes tharos
20 observations
Zabulon Skipper
Lon zabulon
20 observations · iNaturalist
Huron Skipper
Atalopedes huron
20 observations · iNaturalist
Milkweed Tussock Moth
Euchaetes egle
19 observations
Red Milkweed Beetle
Tetraopes tetrophthalmus
19 observations
Monarch
Danaus plexippus
18 observations
Giant Leopard Moth
Hypercompe scribonia
18 observations · iNaturalist
Definite Tussock Moth
Orgyia definita
17 observations · iNaturalist
Goldenrod Soldier Beetle
Chauliognathus pensylvanicus
17 observations · iNaturalist
Rice Root Aphid
Tetraneura akinire
17 observations · iNaturalist
North American Wheel Bug
Arilus cristatus
16 observations
Isabella Tiger Moth
Pyrrharctia isabella
16 observations
Four-lined Plant Bug
Poecilocapsus lineatus
16 observations · iNaturalist
Question Mark
Polygonia interrogationis
15 observations
Eastern Eyed Click Beetle
Alaus oculatus
15 observations
Chestnut Carpenter Ant
Camponotus castaneus
15 observations · iNaturalist
Reddish-brown Stag Beetle
Lucanus capreolus
14 observations
Red-headed Bush Cricket
Phyllopalpus pulchellus
14 observations · iNaturalist
Eastern Calligrapher
Toxomerus geminatus
14 observations
Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth
Malacosoma americana
14 observations · iNaturalist
Common Buckeye
Junonia coenia
13 observations
Large Milkweed Bug
Oncopeltus fasciatus
13 observations
Agreeable Tiger Moth
Spilosoma congrua
13 observations · iNaturalist
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
Halyomorpha halys
12 observations
Dark Fishing Spider
Dolomedes tenebrosus
12 observations
Slaty Skimmer
Libellula incesta
12 observations · iNaturalist
Brown-belted Bumble Bee
Bombus griseocollis
12 observations
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