Insects & Arthropods of Kentucky
The insects & arthropods most often spotted in Kentucky, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
111,494
recent observations
50
species listed
50
insects & arthropods
Naturalists have logged 111,494 research-grade observations across the 50 most-recorded species in Kentucky. The most frequently seen is the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, with 6,305 recorded sightings.
Most-observed insects & arthropods in Kentucky
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio glaucus
6,305 observations
Monarch
Danaus plexippus
5,363 observations
Asian Lady Beetle
Harmonia axyridis
4,094 observations
Common Eastern Bumble Bee
Bombus impatiens
3,759 observations
Bold Jumping Spider
Phidippus audax
3,446 observations
Red-spotted Admiral
Limenitis arthemis
3,080 observations
Western Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
3,020 observations
Spicebush Swallowtail
Papilio troilus
2,919 observations
Eastern Carpenter Bee
Xylocopa virginica
2,912 observations
Great Spangled Fritillary
Argynnis cybele
2,858 observations · iNaturalist
Silver-spotted Skipper
Epargyreus clarus
2,670 observations
Pearl Crescent
Phyciodes tharos
2,638 observations
Huron Skipper
Atalopedes huron
2,602 observations · iNaturalist
Eastern Pondhawk
Erythemis simplicicollis
2,470 observations
Zebra Swallowtail
Eurytides marcellus
2,421 observations
North American Luna Moth
Actias luna
2,411 observations
Pipevine Swallowtail
Battus philenor
2,411 observations
Common Whitetail
Plathemis lydia
2,372 observations
Eastern Tailed-Blue
Everes comyntas
2,362 observations
Hackberry Emperor
Asterocampa celtis
2,156 observations
Six-spotted Tiger Beetle
Cicindela sexguttata
2,126 observations
Blue Dasher
Pachydiplax longipennis
1,945 observations
Common Buckeye
Junonia coenia
1,903 observations
Tan Jumping Spider
Platycryptus undatus
1,843 observations · iNaturalist
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
Halyomorpha halys
1,829 observations
North American Wheel Bug
Arilus cristatus
1,828 observations
Silvery Checkerspot
Chlosyne nycteis
1,788 observations · iNaturalist
Ailanthus Webworm Moth
Atteva aurea
1,782 observations · iNaturalist
Brown-belted Bumble Bee
Bombus griseocollis
1,782 observations
Banded Tussock Moth
Halysidota tessellaris
1,730 observations
Black Swallowtail
Papilio polyxenes
1,688 observations
Carolina Mantis
Stagmomantis carolina
1,679 observations
Variegated Fritillary
Euptoieta claudia
1,657 observations
Widow Skimmer
Libellula luctuosa
1,656 observations
Orchard Orbweaver
Leucauge venusta
1,601 observations
Yellow Garden Spider
Argiope aurantia
1,593 observations
Isabella Tiger Moth
Pyrrharctia isabella
1,550 observations
Dark Fishing Spider
Dolomedes tenebrosus
1,550 observations
Polyphemus Moth
Antheraea polyphemus
1,545 observations
Red Admiral
Vanessa atalanta
1,544 observations
Zabulon Skipper
Lon zabulon
1,531 observations · iNaturalist
Green Cloverworm Moth
Hypena scabra
1,526 observations · iNaturalist
Horned Passalus Beetle
Odontotaenius disjunctus
1,510 observations
Reddish-brown Stag Beetle
Lucanus capreolus
1,477 observations
Margined Leatherwing Beetle
Chauliognathus marginatus
1,476 observations · iNaturalist
Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth
Malacosoma americana
1,440 observations · iNaturalist
Snowberry Clearwing
Hemaris diffinis
1,431 observations · iNaturalist
Japanese Beetle
Popillia japonica
1,412 observations
Question Mark
Polygonia interrogationis
1,407 observations
Large Milkweed Bug
Oncopeltus fasciatus
1,396 observations
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