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Insects & Arthropods of Phoenix, Arizona

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

29,264
recent observations
50
species listed
50
insects & arthropods

Naturalists have logged 29,264 research-grade observations across the 50 most-recorded species near Phoenix. The most frequently seen is the Queen, with 2,735 recorded sightings.

Most-observed insects & arthropods near Phoenix

Queen
Danaus gilippus
2,735 observations · iNaturalist
Western Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
2,705 observations
Pallid-winged Grasshopper
Trimerotropis pallidipennis
1,238 observations
White-lined Sphinx
Hyles lineata
1,199 observations · iNaturalist
Mediterranean Mantis
Iris oratoria
1,139 observations · iNaturalist
Monarch
Danaus plexippus
903 observations
Fiery Skipper
Hylephila phyleus
882 observations · iNaturalist
American Snout
Libytheana carinenta
837 observations
Painted Lady
Vanessa cardui
766 observations
Leafhopper Assassin Bug
Zelus renardii
737 observations · iNaturalist
Arizona Bark Scorpion
Centruroides sculpturatus
734 observations
Gray Bird Grasshopper
Schistocerca nitens
723 observations · iNaturalist
Gulf Fritillary
Dione vanillae
679 observations · iNaturalist
Blue Dasher
Pachydiplax longipennis
656 observations
Small Milkweed Bug
Lygaeus kalmii
633 observations
Marine Blue
Leptotes marina
596 observations · iNaturalist
Western Pygmy-Blue
Brephidium exilis
591 observations · iNaturalist
Roseate Skimmer
Orthemis ferruginea
566 observations · iNaturalist
Variegated Meadowhawk
Sympetrum corruptum
518 observations · iNaturalist
Western Black Widow
Latrodectus hesperus
470 observations
Sleepy Orange
Eurema nicippe
467 observations · iNaturalist
Tropical House Cricket
Gryllodes sigillatus
458 observations · iNaturalist
Gray Hairstreak
Strymon melinus
418 observations
Southern Fire Ant
Solenopsis xyloni
416 observations · iNaturalist
Western Giant Swallowtail
Heraclides rumiko
414 observations · iNaturalist
Ceraunus Blue
Hemiargus ceraunus
402 observations
Convergent Lady Beetle
Hippodamia convergens
389 observations
California Digger Bee
Anthophora californica
385 observations · iNaturalist
Valley Carpenter Bee
Xylocopa sonorina
360 observations · iNaturalist
Flame Skimmer
Libellula saturata
352 observations · iNaturalist
Blue-ringed Dancer
Argia sedula
352 observations · iNaturalist
Dainty Sulphur
Nathalis iole
349 observations
Mexican Amberwing
Perithemis intensa
338 observations · iNaturalist
Large Creosote Gall Midge
Asphondylia auripila
334 observations · iNaturalist
Checkered White
Pontia protodice
329 observations · iNaturalist
Master Blister Beetle
Lytta magister
324 observations · iNaturalist
Red-tailed Pennant
Brachymesia furcata
316 observations · iNaturalist
Blood-colored Milkweed Bug
Oncopeltus sanguineolentus
313 observations · iNaturalist
Ligated Furrow Bee
Halictus ligatus
312 observations · iNaturalist
Stripe-tailed Scorpion
Paravaejovis spinigerus
308 observations · iNaturalist
Smoketree Sharpshooter
Homalodisca liturata
306 observations · iNaturalist
Figeater Beetle
Cotinis mutabilis
305 observations · iNaturalist
Large Milkweed Bug
Oncopeltus fasciatus
283 observations
American Cockroach
Periplaneta americana
275 observations
Large-tailed Aphideater
Eupeodes volucris
252 observations · iNaturalist
Citrus Cicada
Diceroprocta apache
245 observations
Armored Stink Beetle
Eleodes armata
244 observations · iNaturalist
Seven-spotted Lady Beetle
Coccinella septempunctata
239 observations
Hirsute Paradise Spider
Habronattus hirsutus
238 observations · iNaturalist
Empress Leilia
Asterocampa leilia
234 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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