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Insects & Arthropods of Keweenaw National Historical Park

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

1,295
recent observations
50
species listed
50
insects & arthropods

Naturalists have logged 1,295 research-grade observations across the 50 most-recorded species in Keweenaw. The most frequently seen is the Spongy Moth, with 118 recorded sightings.

Most-observed insects & arthropods in Keweenaw

Spongy Moth
Lymantria dispar
118 observations
Common Eastern Bumble Bee
Bombus impatiens
87 observations
Tricolored Bumble Bee
Bombus ternarius
58 observations · iNaturalist
Asian Lady Beetle
Harmonia axyridis
48 observations
Monarch
Danaus plexippus
47 observations
Pale Beauty
Campaea perlata
45 observations · iNaturalist
Isabella Tiger Moth
Pyrrharctia isabella
41 observations
Red-spotted Admiral
Limenitis arthemis
35 observations
Northern Pearly-eye
Lethe anthedon
29 observations · iNaturalist
Western Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
28 observations
Goldenrod Crab Spider
Misumena vatia
27 observations
Snowy-shouldered Acleris Moth
Acleris nivisellana
26 observations · iNaturalist
Northern Paper Wasp
Polistes fuscatus
25 observations
Mourning Cloak
Nymphalis antiopa
25 observations
Zebra Jumping Spider
Salticus scenicus
24 observations · iNaturalist
Giant House Spider Complex
Eratigena atrica
24 observations · iNaturalist
Japanese Beetle
Popillia japonica
23 observations
Green Immigrant Leaf Weevil
Polydrusus formosus
23 observations · iNaturalist
American Copper
Lycaena hypophlaeas
23 observations · iNaturalist
Western Conifer Seed Bug
Leptoglossus occidentalis
22 observations · iNaturalist
Common Wood-Nymph
Cercyonis pegala
21 observations
European Paper Wasp
Polistes dominula
21 observations
Virginia Ctenucha Moth
Ctenucha virginica
21 observations
Red Milkweed Beetle
Tetraopes tetrophthalmus
20 observations
Common Gluphisia Moth
Gluphisia septentrionis
20 observations · iNaturalist
Two-spotted Bumble Bee
Bombus bimaculatus
19 observations
White Underwing
Catocala relicta
19 observations
Porcelain Gray
Protoboarmia porcelaria
19 observations · iNaturalist
Compton Tortoiseshell
Nymphalis l-album
19 observations · iNaturalist
Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth
Malacosoma americana
19 observations · iNaturalist
Eastern Black-legged Tick
Ixodes scapularis
18 observations
Spotted Tussock Moth
Lophocampa maculata
18 observations
Yellow-banded Bumble Bee
Bombus terricola
18 observations · iNaturalist
Grey Cross Spider
Larinioides sclopetarius
18 observations · iNaturalist
White-spotted Sawyer
Monochamus scutellatus
17 observations
Banded Tussock Moth
Halysidota tessellaris
17 observations
Pale Homochlodes Moth
Homochlodes fritillaria
17 observations · iNaturalist
Lesser Maple Spanworm Moth
Macaria pustularia
17 observations · iNaturalist
Autumn Meadowhawk
Sympetrum vicinum
16 observations
Emerald Ash Borer
Agrilus planipennis
16 observations
Sigmoid Prominent
Clostera albosigma
16 observations · iNaturalist
Bald-faced Hornet
Dolichovespula maculata
15 observations
Black-rimmed Prominent
Pheosia rimosa
15 observations · iNaturalist
Bee Moth
Aphomia sociella
15 observations · iNaturalist
Maple-Basswood Leafroller Moth
Cenopis pettitana
15 observations · iNaturalist
Blunt Knapweed Flower Weevil
Larinus obtusus
15 observations · iNaturalist
American Dog Tick
Dermacentor variabilis
14 observations
Arched Hooktip Moth
Drepana arcuata
14 observations · iNaturalist
Laurel Sphinx
Sphinx kalmiae
14 observations · iNaturalist
Bruce Spanworm Moth
Operophtera bruceata
14 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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