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Insects & Arthropods of Ijams Nature Center

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

1,332
recent observations
50
species listed
50
insects & arthropods

Naturalists have logged 1,332 research-grade observations across the 50 most-recorded species in Ijams. The most frequently seen is the Eastern Boxelder Bug, with 71 recorded sightings.

Most-observed insects & arthropods in Ijams

Eastern Boxelder Bug
Boisea trivittata
71 observations
Asian Lady Beetle
Harmonia axyridis
61 observations
Hackberry Emperor
Asterocampa celtis
53 observations
Common Whitetail
Plathemis lydia
49 observations
Eastern Carpenter Bee
Xylocopa virginica
46 observations
Western Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
45 observations
Eastern Pondhawk
Erythemis simplicicollis
45 observations
Common Eastern Bumble Bee
Bombus impatiens
45 observations
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio glaucus
43 observations
Blue-fronted Dancer
Argia apicalis
41 observations · iNaturalist
Blue Dasher
Pachydiplax longipennis
38 observations
Seven-spotted Lady Beetle
Coccinella septempunctata
37 observations
Horned Passalus Beetle
Odontotaenius disjunctus
35 observations
Orchard Orbweaver
Leucauge venusta
35 observations
Six-spotted Fishing Spider
Dolomedes triton
32 observations
Silver-spotted Skipper
Epargyreus clarus
30 observations
Fall Webworm Moth
Hyphantria cunea
29 observations
Six-spotted Tiger Beetle
Cicindela sexguttata
27 observations
Margined Leatherwing Beetle
Chauliognathus marginatus
27 observations · iNaturalist
Ebony Jewelwing
Calopteryx maculata
26 observations
Red-spotted Admiral
Limenitis arthemis
25 observations
Tawny Emperor
Asterocampa clyton
24 observations
Monarch
Danaus plexippus
23 observations
Milkweed Tussock Moth
Euchaetes egle
23 observations
Ailanthus Webworm Moth
Atteva aurea
23 observations · iNaturalist
Pearl Crescent
Phyciodes tharos
20 observations
Zabulon Skipper
Lon zabulon
20 observations · iNaturalist
Huron Skipper
Atalopedes huron
20 observations · iNaturalist
Red-headed Bush Cricket
Phyllopalpus pulchellus
19 observations · iNaturalist
Red Milkweed Beetle
Tetraopes tetrophthalmus
19 observations
Goldenrod Soldier Beetle
Chauliognathus pensylvanicus
19 observations · iNaturalist
Isabella Tiger Moth
Pyrrharctia isabella
18 observations
Giant Leopard Moth
Hypercompe scribonia
18 observations · iNaturalist
Definite Tussock Moth
Orgyia definita
17 observations · iNaturalist
Rice Root Aphid
Tetraneura akinire
17 observations · iNaturalist
North American Wheel Bug
Arilus cristatus
16 observations
Eastern Eyed Click Beetle
Alaus oculatus
16 observations
Four-lined Plant Bug
Poecilocapsus lineatus
16 observations · iNaturalist
Question Mark
Polygonia interrogationis
15 observations
Reddish-brown Stag Beetle
Lucanus capreolus
15 observations
Eastern Calligrapher
Toxomerus geminatus
15 observations
Chestnut Carpenter Ant
Camponotus castaneus
15 observations · iNaturalist
Common Buckeye
Junonia coenia
14 observations
Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth
Malacosoma americana
14 observations · iNaturalist
Large Milkweed Bug
Oncopeltus fasciatus
13 observations
Agreeable Tiger Moth
Spilosoma congrua
13 observations · iNaturalist
Sycamore Tussock Moth
Halysidota harrisii
13 observations · iNaturalist
Great Spangled Fritillary
Argynnis cybele
13 observations · iNaturalist
Eastern Lion Fly
Promachus rufipes
12 observations · iNaturalist
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
Halyomorpha halys
12 observations

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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