Insects & Arthropods of Phoenix, Arizona
The insects & arthropods most often spotted near Phoenix, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
27,050
recent observations
50
species listed
50
insects & arthropods
Naturalists have logged 27,050 research-grade observations across the 50 most-recorded species near Phoenix. The most frequently seen is the Western Honey Bee, with 2,610 recorded sightings.
Most-observed insects & arthropods near Phoenix
Western Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
2,610 observations
Queen
Danaus gilippus
2,348 observations · iNaturalist
Pallid-winged Grasshopper
Trimerotropis pallidipennis
1,196 observations
White-lined Sphinx
Hyles lineata
1,135 observations · iNaturalist
Mediterranean Mantis
Iris oratoria
969 observations · iNaturalist
Monarch
Danaus plexippus
855 observations
Fiery Skipper
Hylephila phyleus
818 observations · iNaturalist
Painted Lady
Vanessa cardui
730 observations
American Snout
Libytheana carinenta
690 observations
Arizona Bark Scorpion
Centruroides sculpturatus
679 observations
Leafhopper Assassin Bug
Zelus renardii
665 observations · iNaturalist
Gulf Fritillary
Dione vanillae
649 observations · iNaturalist
Blue Dasher
Pachydiplax longipennis
628 observations
Gray Bird Grasshopper
Schistocerca nitens
627 observations · iNaturalist
Small Milkweed Bug
Lygaeus kalmii
592 observations
Marine Blue
Leptotes marina
578 observations · iNaturalist
Roseate Skimmer
Orthemis ferruginea
507 observations · iNaturalist
Western Pygmy-Blue
Brephidium exilis
491 observations · iNaturalist
Variegated Meadowhawk
Sympetrum corruptum
463 observations · iNaturalist
Sleepy Orange
Eurema nicippe
440 observations · iNaturalist
Tropical House Cricket
Gryllodes sigillatus
434 observations · iNaturalist
Western Black Widow
Latrodectus hesperus
430 observations · iNaturalist
Gray Hairstreak
Strymon melinus
405 observations
Western Giant Swallowtail
Heraclides rumiko
404 observations · iNaturalist
Southern Fire Ant
Solenopsis xyloni
384 observations · iNaturalist
Convergent Lady Beetle
Hippodamia convergens
379 observations
California Digger Bee
Anthophora californica
371 observations · iNaturalist
Valley Carpenter Bee
Xylocopa sonorina
355 observations · iNaturalist
Blue-ringed Dancer
Argia sedula
340 observations · iNaturalist
Flame Skimmer
Libellula saturata
336 observations · iNaturalist
Ceraunus Blue
Hemiargus ceraunus
332 observations
Master Blister Beetle
Lytta magister
324 observations · iNaturalist
Large Creosote Gall Midge
Asphondylia auripila
321 observations · iNaturalist
Checkered White
Pontia protodice
313 observations · iNaturalist
Mexican Amberwing
Perithemis intensa
312 observations · iNaturalist
Ligated Furrow Bee
Halictus ligatus
312 observations · iNaturalist
Blood-colored Milkweed Bug
Oncopeltus sanguineolentus
309 observations · iNaturalist
Smoketree Sharpshooter
Homalodisca liturata
298 observations · iNaturalist
Dainty Sulphur
Nathalis iole
289 observations
Red-tailed Pennant
Brachymesia furcata
287 observations · iNaturalist
Stripe-tailed Scorpion
Paravaejovis spinigerus
280 observations · iNaturalist
Large Milkweed Bug
Oncopeltus fasciatus
265 observations
American Cockroach
Periplaneta americana
256 observations
Figeater Beetle
Cotinis mutabilis
253 observations · iNaturalist
Large-tailed Aphideater
Eupeodes volucris
247 observations · iNaturalist
Citrus Cicada
Diceroprocta apache
234 observations
Golden Paper Wasp
Polistes aurifer
231 observations · iNaturalist
Seven-spotted Lady Beetle
Coccinella septempunctata
228 observations
Hirsute Paradise Spider
Habronattus hirsutus
226 observations · iNaturalist
Empress Leilia
Asterocampa leilia
225 observations · iNaturalist
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