Insects & Arthropods of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The insects & arthropods most often spotted near Pittsburgh, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
40,194
recent observations
50
species listed
50
insects & arthropods
Naturalists have logged 40,194 research-grade observations across the 50 most-recorded species near Pittsburgh. The most frequently seen is the Spotted Lanternfly, with 4,291 recorded sightings.
Most-observed insects & arthropods near Pittsburgh
Spotted Lanternfly
Lycorma delicatula
4,291 observations · iNaturalist
Western Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
2,728 observations
Asian Lady Beetle
Harmonia axyridis
2,024 observations
Monarch
Danaus plexippus
1,818 observations
Common Eastern Bumble Bee
Bombus impatiens
1,557 observations
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio glaucus
1,339 observations
Silver-spotted Skipper
Epargyreus clarus
1,010 observations
Huron Skipper
Atalopedes huron
936 observations · iNaturalist
Ailanthus Webworm Moth
Atteva aurea
934 observations · iNaturalist
Great Spangled Fritillary
Argynnis cybele
919 observations · iNaturalist
Zabulon Skipper
Lon zabulon
902 observations · iNaturalist
Isabella Tiger Moth
Pyrrharctia isabella
893 observations
Small White
Pieris rapae
826 observations
Hickory Tussock Moth
Lophocampa caryae
773 observations
Eastern Carpenter Bee
Xylocopa virginica
769 observations
Spicebush Swallowtail
Papilio troilus
749 observations
False Milkweed Bug
Lygaeus turcicus
720 observations · iNaturalist
Red-spotted Admiral
Limenitis arthemis
714 observations
Orchard Orbweaver
Leucauge venusta
681 observations
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
Halyomorpha halys
650 observations
Pearl Crescent
Phyciodes tharos
645 observations
Large Milkweed Bug
Oncopeltus fasciatus
633 observations
Red Admiral
Vanessa atalanta
632 observations
Peck's Skipper
Polites peckius
610 observations · iNaturalist
Bold Jumping Spider
Phidippus audax
598 observations
Ebony Jewelwing
Calopteryx maculata
595 observations
Larger Elm Leaf Beetle
Monocesta coryli
593 observations · iNaturalist
Elegant Grass-veneer
Microcrambus elegans
567 observations · iNaturalist
Giant Leopard Moth
Hypercompe scribonia
544 observations · iNaturalist
Red Milkweed Beetle
Tetraopes tetrophthalmus
540 observations
Banded Tussock Moth
Halysidota tessellaris
540 observations
Catalpa Sphinx
Ceratomia catalpae
523 observations · iNaturalist
Japanese Beetle
Popillia japonica
509 observations
Eastern Black Carpenter Ant
Camponotus pennsylvanicus
490 observations
Reddish-brown Stag Beetle
Lucanus capreolus
483 observations
Goldenrod Soldier Beetle
Chauliognathus pensylvanicus
480 observations · iNaturalist
Celery Leaftier Moth
Udea rubigalis
472 observations · iNaturalist
Eastern Boxelder Bug
Boisea trivittata
449 observations
Chinese Mantis
Tenodera sinensis
444 observations
Margined Leatherwing Beetle
Chauliognathus marginatus
438 observations · iNaturalist
Brown-belted Bumble Bee
Bombus griseocollis
434 observations
North American Wheel Bug
Arilus cristatus
430 observations
Bristly Cutworm Moth
Lacinipolia renigera
428 observations
Golden Jumping Spider
Paraphidippus aurantius
424 observations · iNaturalist
Confused Eusarca Moth
Eusarca confusaria
423 observations · iNaturalist
Bald-faced Hornet
Dolichovespula maculata
420 observations
Hemlock Woolly Adelgid
Adelges tsugae
418 observations · iNaturalist
Polyphemus Moth
Antheraea polyphemus
408 observations
Black Swallowtail
Papilio polyxenes
399 observations
Margined Calligrapher
Toxomerus marginatus
392 observations · iNaturalist
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