Insects & Arthropods of Oregon
The insects & arthropods most often spotted in Oregon, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
135,242
recent observations
50
species listed
50
insects & arthropods
Naturalists have logged 135,242 research-grade observations across the 50 most-recorded species in Oregon. The most frequently seen is the Western Honey Bee, with 7,899 recorded sightings.
Most-observed insects & arthropods in Oregon
Western Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
7,899 observations
Cross Orbweaver
Araneus diadematus
5,641 observations
Bold Jumping Spider
Phidippus audax
5,496 observations
California Tortoiseshell
Nymphalis californica
5,253 observations
Asian Lady Beetle
Harmonia axyridis
5,125 observations
Seven-spotted Lady Beetle
Coccinella septempunctata
5,035 observations
Western Boxelder Bug
Boisea rubrolineata
4,774 observations · iNaturalist
European Mantis
Mantis religiosa
3,849 observations
Isabella Tiger Moth
Pyrrharctia isabella
3,834 observations
Western Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio rutulus
3,211 observations
Lorquin's Admiral
Limenitis lorquini
3,198 observations
Woodland Skipper
Ochlodes sylvanoides
3,185 observations · iNaturalist
Zebra Jumping Spider
Salticus scenicus
2,946 observations · iNaturalist
European Paper Wasp
Polistes dominula
2,874 observations
Pacific Forktail
Ischnura cervula
2,820 observations · iNaturalist
Spotted Cucumber Beetle
Diabrotica undecimpunctata
2,670 observations
Black-tailed Bumble Bee
Bombus melanopygus
2,622 observations · iNaturalist
Cinnabar moth
Tyria jacobaeae
2,594 observations · iNaturalist
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
Halyomorpha halys
2,592 observations
Small White
Pieris rapae
2,575 observations
Painted Lady
Vanessa cardui
2,568 observations
Goldenrod Crab Spider
Misumena vatia
2,564 observations
Western Conifer Seed Bug
Leptoglossus occidentalis
2,559 observations · iNaturalist
Large Yellow Underwing
Noctua pronuba
2,519 observations
California Gall Wasp
Andricus quercuscalifornicus
2,499 observations · iNaturalist
Eight-spotted Skimmer
Libellula forensis
2,443 observations
Common Whitetail
Plathemis lydia
2,440 observations
Yellow-faced Bumble Bee
Bombus vosnesenskii
2,304 observations · iNaturalist
Gray Hairstreak
Strymon melinus
2,273 observations
Speckled Gall Wasp
Besbicus mirabilis
2,237 observations · iNaturalist
Mylitta Crescent
Phyciodes mylitta
2,045 observations · iNaturalist
Giant House Spider
Eratigena duellica
1,925 observations · iNaturalist
Convergent Lady Beetle
Hippodamia convergens
1,915 observations
Western Earwig
Forficula dentata
1,908 observations · iNaturalist
Western Polished Lady Beetle
Cycloneda polita
1,842 observations · iNaturalist
Blue Dasher
Pachydiplax longipennis
1,840 observations
Snowberry Checkerspot
Euphydryas colon
1,750 observations · iNaturalist
Echo Azure
Celastrina echo
1,744 observations · iNaturalist
Silver-spotted Tiger Moth
Lophocampa argentata
1,650 observations · iNaturalist
Striped Meadowhawk
Sympetrum pallipes
1,650 observations · iNaturalist
Leafhopper Assassin Bug
Zelus renardii
1,575 observations · iNaturalist
Vivid Dancer
Argia vivida
1,541 observations · iNaturalist
Pale Swallowtail
Papilio eurymedon
1,519 observations
Western Pondhawk
Erythemis collocata
1,491 observations · iNaturalist
Variegated Meadowhawk
Sympetrum corruptum
1,421 observations · iNaturalist
Clodius Parnassian
Parnassius clodius
1,417 observations · iNaturalist
Anise Swallowtail
Papilio zelicaon
1,387 observations
Western Yellowjacket
Vespula pensylvanica
1,360 observations · iNaturalist
Boisduval's Blue
Icaricia icarioides
1,332 observations · iNaturalist
Spotted Tussock Moth
Lophocampa maculata
1,331 observations
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