Insects & Arthropods of Kentucky
The insects & arthropods most often spotted in Kentucky, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
117,768
recent observations
50
species listed
50
insects & arthropods
Naturalists have logged 117,768 research-grade observations across the 50 most-recorded species in Kentucky. The most frequently seen is the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, with 6,507 recorded sightings.
Most-observed insects & arthropods in Kentucky
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio glaucus
6,507 observations
Monarch
Danaus plexippus
6,023 observations
Asian Lady Beetle
Harmonia axyridis
4,224 observations
Common Eastern Bumble Bee
Bombus impatiens
3,950 observations
Bold Jumping Spider
Phidippus audax
3,808 observations
Red-spotted Admiral
Limenitis arthemis
3,381 observations
Western Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
3,125 observations
Eastern Carpenter Bee
Xylocopa virginica
3,073 observations
Spicebush Swallowtail
Papilio troilus
3,047 observations
Great Spangled Fritillary
Argynnis cybele
2,988 observations · iNaturalist
Silver-spotted Skipper
Epargyreus clarus
2,861 observations
Huron Skipper
Atalopedes huron
2,844 observations · iNaturalist
Pearl Crescent
Phyciodes tharos
2,796 observations
Eastern Pondhawk
Erythemis simplicicollis
2,596 observations
Eastern Tailed-Blue
Everes comyntas
2,571 observations
Pipevine Swallowtail
Battus philenor
2,562 observations
North American Luna Moth
Actias luna
2,483 observations
Common Whitetail
Plathemis lydia
2,451 observations
Zebra Swallowtail
Eurytides marcellus
2,449 observations
Hackberry Emperor
Asterocampa celtis
2,335 observations
Six-spotted Tiger Beetle
Cicindela sexguttata
2,135 observations
Common Buckeye
Junonia coenia
2,115 observations
Blue Dasher
Pachydiplax longipennis
2,042 observations
Tan Jumping Spider
Platycryptus undatus
1,999 observations · iNaturalist
Ailanthus Webworm Moth
Atteva aurea
1,948 observations · iNaturalist
Carolina Mantis
Stagmomantis carolina
1,923 observations
Variegated Fritillary
Euptoieta claudia
1,868 observations
Banded Tussock Moth
Halysidota tessellaris
1,867 observations
North American Wheel Bug
Arilus cristatus
1,865 observations
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
Halyomorpha halys
1,860 observations
Silvery Checkerspot
Chlosyne nycteis
1,825 observations · iNaturalist
Brown-belted Bumble Bee
Bombus griseocollis
1,791 observations
Black Swallowtail
Papilio polyxenes
1,777 observations
Yellow Garden Spider
Argiope aurantia
1,728 observations
Widow Skimmer
Libellula luctuosa
1,693 observations
Goldenrod Soldier Beetle
Chauliognathus pensylvanicus
1,659 observations · iNaturalist
Polyphemus Moth
Antheraea polyphemus
1,646 observations
Red Admiral
Vanessa atalanta
1,633 observations
Orchard Orbweaver
Leucauge venusta
1,618 observations
Dark Fishing Spider
Dolomedes tenebrosus
1,597 observations
Green Cloverworm Moth
Hypena scabra
1,588 observations · iNaturalist
Isabella Tiger Moth
Pyrrharctia isabella
1,580 observations
Zabulon Skipper
Lon zabulon
1,556 observations · iNaturalist
Horned Passalus Beetle
Odontotaenius disjunctus
1,546 observations
Reddish-brown Stag Beetle
Lucanus capreolus
1,511 observations
Margined Leatherwing Beetle
Chauliognathus marginatus
1,483 observations · iNaturalist
Snowberry Clearwing
Hemaris diffinis
1,474 observations · iNaturalist
Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth
Malacosoma americana
1,461 observations · iNaturalist
Large Milkweed Bug
Oncopeltus fasciatus
1,453 observations
Question Mark
Polygonia interrogationis
1,453 observations
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