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Insects & Arthropods of Mesa, AZ

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

27,645
recent observations
50
species listed
50
insects & arthropods

Naturalists have logged 27,645 research-grade observations across the 50 most-recorded species near Mesa. The most frequently seen is the Western Honey Bee, with 2,651 recorded sightings.

Most-observed insects & arthropods near Mesa

Western Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
2,651 observations
Queen
Danaus gilippus
2,575 observations · iNaturalist
Pallid-winged Grasshopper
Trimerotropis pallidipennis
1,186 observations
White-lined Sphinx
Hyles lineata
1,123 observations · iNaturalist
Mediterranean Mantis
Iris oratoria
1,034 observations · iNaturalist
Fiery Skipper
Hylephila phyleus
825 observations · iNaturalist
Monarch
Danaus plexippus
816 observations
American Snout
Libytheana carinenta
814 observations
Painted Lady
Vanessa cardui
734 observations
Arizona Bark Scorpion
Centruroides sculpturatus
718 observations
Leafhopper Assassin Bug
Zelus renardii
674 observations · iNaturalist
Gray Bird Grasshopper
Schistocerca nitens
656 observations · iNaturalist
Gulf Fritillary
Dione vanillae
639 observations · iNaturalist
Blue Dasher
Pachydiplax longipennis
607 observations
Small Milkweed Bug
Lygaeus kalmii
594 observations
Marine Blue
Leptotes marina
577 observations · iNaturalist
Roseate Skimmer
Orthemis ferruginea
526 observations · iNaturalist
Western Black Widow
Latrodectus hesperus
479 observations
Variegated Meadowhawk
Sympetrum corruptum
457 observations · iNaturalist
Sleepy Orange
Eurema nicippe
456 observations · iNaturalist
Tropical House Cricket
Gryllodes sigillatus
432 observations · iNaturalist
Western Pygmy-Blue
Brephidium exilis
431 observations · iNaturalist
Large Creosote Gall Midge
Asphondylia auripila
427 observations · iNaturalist
Southern Fire Ant
Solenopsis xyloni
401 observations · iNaturalist
Gray Hairstreak
Strymon melinus
395 observations
Western Giant Swallowtail
Heraclides rumiko
375 observations · iNaturalist
Flame Skimmer
Libellula saturata
372 observations · iNaturalist
Stripe-tailed Scorpion
Paravaejovis spinigerus
369 observations · iNaturalist
Convergent Lady Beetle
Hippodamia convergens
368 observations
Ceraunus Blue
Hemiargus ceraunus
349 observations
Master Blister Beetle
Lytta magister
339 observations · iNaturalist
Valley Carpenter Bee
Xylocopa sonorina
328 observations · iNaturalist
Blood-colored Milkweed Bug
Oncopeltus sanguineolentus
318 observations · iNaturalist
Red-tailed Pennant
Brachymesia furcata
312 observations · iNaturalist
Checkered White
Pontia protodice
309 observations · iNaturalist
Blue-ringed Dancer
Argia sedula
308 observations · iNaturalist
Mexican Amberwing
Perithemis intensa
306 observations · iNaturalist
Dainty Sulphur
Nathalis iole
302 observations
Smoketree Sharpshooter
Homalodisca liturata
298 observations · iNaturalist
Figeater Beetle
Cotinis mutabilis
285 observations · iNaturalist
California Digger Bee
Anthophora californica
276 observations · iNaturalist
Empress Leilia
Asterocampa leilia
274 observations · iNaturalist
Ligated Furrow Bee
Halictus ligatus
273 observations · iNaturalist
Large Milkweed Bug
Oncopeltus fasciatus
261 observations
American Cockroach
Periplaneta americana
255 observations
Large-tailed Aphideater
Eupeodes volucris
235 observations · iNaturalist
Rough Harvester Ant
Pogonomyrmex rugosus
228 observations · iNaturalist
Desert Hairy Scorpion
Hadrurus arizonensis
227 observations
Giant Crab Spider
Olios giganteus
227 observations · iNaturalist
Citrus Cicada
Diceroprocta apache
224 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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