Insects & Arthropods of Phoenix, Arizona
The insects & arthropods most often spotted near Phoenix, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
27,820
recent observations
50
species listed
50
insects & arthropods
Naturalists have logged 27,820 research-grade observations across the 50 most-recorded species near Phoenix. The most frequently seen is the Western Honey Bee, with 2,646 recorded sightings.
Most-observed insects & arthropods near Phoenix
Western Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
2,646 observations
Queen
Danaus gilippus
2,459 observations · iNaturalist
Pallid-winged Grasshopper
Trimerotropis pallidipennis
1,212 observations
White-lined Sphinx
Hyles lineata
1,154 observations · iNaturalist
Mediterranean Mantis
Iris oratoria
1,077 observations · iNaturalist
Monarch
Danaus plexippus
860 observations
Fiery Skipper
Hylephila phyleus
845 observations · iNaturalist
Painted Lady
Vanessa cardui
743 observations
American Snout
Libytheana carinenta
720 observations
Arizona Bark Scorpion
Centruroides sculpturatus
712 observations
Leafhopper Assassin Bug
Zelus renardii
673 observations · iNaturalist
Gulf Fritillary
Dione vanillae
657 observations · iNaturalist
Gray Bird Grasshopper
Schistocerca nitens
655 observations · iNaturalist
Blue Dasher
Pachydiplax longipennis
643 observations
Small Milkweed Bug
Lygaeus kalmii
605 observations
Marine Blue
Leptotes marina
586 observations · iNaturalist
Roseate Skimmer
Orthemis ferruginea
535 observations · iNaturalist
Western Pygmy-Blue
Brephidium exilis
504 observations · iNaturalist
Variegated Meadowhawk
Sympetrum corruptum
475 observations · iNaturalist
Western Black Widow
Latrodectus hesperus
451 observations
Tropical House Cricket
Gryllodes sigillatus
446 observations · iNaturalist
Sleepy Orange
Eurema nicippe
442 observations · iNaturalist
Gray Hairstreak
Strymon melinus
411 observations
Southern Fire Ant
Solenopsis xyloni
405 observations · iNaturalist
Western Giant Swallowtail
Heraclides rumiko
405 observations · iNaturalist
Convergent Lady Beetle
Hippodamia convergens
381 observations
California Digger Bee
Anthophora californica
375 observations · iNaturalist
Valley Carpenter Bee
Xylocopa sonorina
358 observations · iNaturalist
Ceraunus Blue
Hemiargus ceraunus
356 observations
Blue-ringed Dancer
Argia sedula
344 observations · iNaturalist
Flame Skimmer
Libellula saturata
343 observations · iNaturalist
Large Creosote Gall Midge
Asphondylia auripila
332 observations · iNaturalist
Master Blister Beetle
Lytta magister
324 observations · iNaturalist
Mexican Amberwing
Perithemis intensa
319 observations · iNaturalist
Checkered White
Pontia protodice
318 observations · iNaturalist
Ligated Furrow Bee
Halictus ligatus
312 observations · iNaturalist
Blood-colored Milkweed Bug
Oncopeltus sanguineolentus
310 observations · iNaturalist
Smoketree Sharpshooter
Homalodisca liturata
305 observations · iNaturalist
Red-tailed Pennant
Brachymesia furcata
302 observations · iNaturalist
Stripe-tailed Scorpion
Paravaejovis spinigerus
300 observations · iNaturalist
Dainty Sulphur
Nathalis iole
290 observations
Figeater Beetle
Cotinis mutabilis
287 observations · iNaturalist
Large Milkweed Bug
Oncopeltus fasciatus
266 observations
American Cockroach
Periplaneta americana
261 observations
Large-tailed Aphideater
Eupeodes volucris
248 observations · iNaturalist
Citrus Cicada
Diceroprocta apache
244 observations
Hirsute Paradise Spider
Habronattus hirsutus
232 observations · iNaturalist
Golden Paper Wasp
Polistes aurifer
231 observations · iNaturalist
Armored Stink Beetle
Eleodes armata
231 observations · iNaturalist
Seven-spotted Lady Beetle
Coccinella septempunctata
230 observations
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