Insects & Arthropods of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The insects & arthropods most often spotted near Pittsburgh, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
42,284
recent observations
50
species listed
50
insects & arthropods
Naturalists have logged 42,284 research-grade observations across the 50 most-recorded species near Pittsburgh. The most frequently seen is the Spotted Lanternfly, with 4,414 recorded sightings.
Most-observed insects & arthropods near Pittsburgh
Spotted Lanternfly
Lycorma delicatula
4,414 observations
Western Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
2,804 observations
Asian Lady Beetle
Harmonia axyridis
2,071 observations
Monarch
Danaus plexippus
2,041 observations
Common Eastern Bumble Bee
Bombus impatiens
1,644 observations
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio glaucus
1,380 observations
Silver-spotted Skipper
Epargyreus clarus
1,064 observations
Great Spangled Fritillary
Argynnis cybele
997 observations · iNaturalist
Huron Skipper
Atalopedes huron
994 observations · iNaturalist
Ailanthus Webworm Moth
Atteva aurea
965 observations · iNaturalist
Isabella Tiger Moth
Pyrrharctia isabella
959 observations
Zabulon Skipper
Lon zabulon
940 observations · iNaturalist
Small White
Pieris rapae
891 observations
Red-spotted Admiral
Limenitis arthemis
837 observations
Hickory Tussock Moth
Lophocampa caryae
834 observations
Eastern Carpenter Bee
Xylocopa virginica
796 observations
Spicebush Swallowtail
Papilio troilus
792 observations
False Milkweed Bug
Lygaeus turcicus
735 observations · iNaturalist
Large Milkweed Bug
Oncopeltus fasciatus
701 observations
Banded Tussock Moth
Halysidota tessellaris
693 observations
Orchard Orbweaver
Leucauge venusta
691 observations
Peck's Skipper
Polites peckius
670 observations · iNaturalist
Pearl Crescent
Phyciodes tharos
665 observations
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
Halyomorpha halys
659 observations
Red Admiral
Vanessa atalanta
644 observations
Bold Jumping Spider
Phidippus audax
627 observations
Elegant Grass-veneer
Microcrambus elegans
603 observations · iNaturalist
Ebony Jewelwing
Calopteryx maculata
602 observations
Larger Elm Leaf Beetle
Monocesta coryli
596 observations · iNaturalist
Goldenrod Soldier Beetle
Chauliognathus pensylvanicus
577 observations · iNaturalist
Giant Leopard Moth
Hypercompe scribonia
563 observations · iNaturalist
Catalpa Sphinx
Ceratomia catalpae
553 observations · iNaturalist
Red Milkweed Beetle
Tetraopes tetrophthalmus
541 observations
Celery Leaftier Moth
Udea rubigalis
514 observations · iNaturalist
Japanese Beetle
Popillia japonica
512 observations
Eastern Black Carpenter Ant
Camponotus pennsylvanicus
499 observations
Reddish-brown Stag Beetle
Lucanus capreolus
489 observations
Chinese Mantis
Tenodera sinensis
468 observations
Confused Eusarca Moth
Eusarca confusaria
467 observations · iNaturalist
Bristly Cutworm Moth
Lacinipolia renigera
456 observations
Eastern Boxelder Bug
Boisea trivittata
451 observations
North American Wheel Bug
Arilus cristatus
444 observations
Bald-faced Hornet
Dolichovespula maculata
444 observations
Golden Jumping Spider
Paraphidippus aurantius
440 observations · iNaturalist
Margined Leatherwing Beetle
Chauliognathus marginatus
438 observations · iNaturalist
Brown-belted Bumble Bee
Bombus griseocollis
437 observations
Polyphemus Moth
Antheraea polyphemus
428 observations
Black Swallowtail
Papilio polyxenes
424 observations
Hemlock Woolly Adelgid
Adelges tsugae
417 observations · iNaturalist
Green Stink Bug
Chinavia hilaris
413 observations · iNaturalist
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