Insects & Arthropods of North Carolina
The insects & arthropods most often spotted in North Carolina, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
399,026
recent observations
50
species listed
50
insects & arthropods
Naturalists have logged 399,026 research-grade observations across the 50 most-recorded species in North Carolina. The most frequently seen is the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, with 26,528 recorded sightings.
Most-observed insects & arthropods in North Carolina
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio glaucus
26,528 observations
Asian Lady Beetle
Harmonia axyridis
20,945 observations
Eastern Carpenter Bee
Xylocopa virginica
17,918 observations
Common Eastern Bumble Bee
Bombus impatiens
16,306 observations
Monarch
Danaus plexippus
13,663 observations
Silver-spotted Skipper
Epargyreus clarus
12,505 observations
Western Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
12,448 observations
Yellow Garden Spider
Argiope aurantia
11,717 observations
Red-spotted Admiral
Limenitis arthemis
10,268 observations
Pipevine Swallowtail
Battus philenor
10,198 observations
North American Luna Moth
Actias luna
9,680 observations
Common Buckeye
Junonia coenia
9,560 observations
Common Whitetail
Plathemis lydia
9,291 observations
Carolina Mantis
Stagmomantis carolina
8,735 observations
Gulf Fritillary
Dione vanillae
8,625 observations · iNaturalist
Joro Spider
Trichonephila clavata
8,452 observations
Fiery Skipper
Hylephila phyleus
7,954 observations · iNaturalist
Eastern Pondhawk
Erythemis simplicicollis
7,714 observations
Blue Dasher
Pachydiplax longipennis
7,364 observations
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
Halyomorpha halys
7,166 observations
Pearl Crescent
Phyciodes tharos
7,095 observations
Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth
Malacosoma americana
6,856 observations · iNaturalist
North American Wheel Bug
Arilus cristatus
6,643 observations
Ailanthus Webworm Moth
Atteva aurea
6,604 observations · iNaturalist
Banded Tussock Moth
Halysidota tessellaris
6,418 observations
Ebony Jewelwing
Calopteryx maculata
6,275 observations
Tulip-tree Beauty
Epimecis hortaria
6,211 observations · iNaturalist
Imperial Moth
Eacles imperialis
6,196 observations
Polyphemus Moth
Antheraea polyphemus
5,990 observations
Common Green June Beetle
Cotinis nitida
5,869 observations
Two-lined Spittlebug
Prosapia bicincta
5,650 observations · iNaturalist
Eastern Eyed Click Beetle
Alaus oculatus
5,604 observations
Black Swallowtail
Papilio polyxenes
5,396 observations
Variegated Fritillary
Euptoieta claudia
5,385 observations
Spicebush Swallowtail
Papilio troilus
5,382 observations
Fall Webworm Moth
Hyphantria cunea
5,337 observations
Japanese Beetle
Popillia japonica
5,049 observations
Great Spangled Fritillary
Argynnis cybele
4,874 observations · iNaturalist
Spotted Orbweaver
Neoscona crucifera
4,808 observations
Marbled Orbweaver
Araneus marmoreus
4,767 observations · iNaturalist
Orchard Orbweaver
Leucauge venusta
4,747 observations
American Lady
Vanessa virginiensis
4,654 observations
Cloudless Sulphur
Phoebis sennae
4,638 observations
Large Milkweed Bug
Oncopeltus fasciatus
4,574 observations
Eastern Tailed-Blue
Everes comyntas
4,554 observations
Green Lynx Spider
Peucetia viridans
4,528 observations · iNaturalist
Rosy Maple Moth
Dryocampa rubicunda
4,503 observations · iNaturalist
Isabella Tiger Moth
Pyrrharctia isabella
4,499 observations
Zabulon Skipper
Lon zabulon
4,451 observations · iNaturalist
Huron Skipper
Atalopedes huron
4,432 observations · iNaturalist
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