Insects & Arthropods of Portland, Oregon
The insects & arthropods most often spotted near Portland, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
44,984
recent observations
50
species listed
50
insects & arthropods
Naturalists have logged 44,984 research-grade observations across the 50 most-recorded species near Portland. The most frequently seen is the Cross Orbweaver, with 2,973 recorded sightings.
Most-observed insects & arthropods near Portland
Cross Orbweaver
Araneus diadematus
2,973 observations
Western Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
2,870 observations
Asian Lady Beetle
Harmonia axyridis
2,244 observations
Bold Jumping Spider
Phidippus audax
2,076 observations
Western Boxelder Bug
Boisea rubrolineata
1,975 observations · iNaturalist
Isabella Tiger Moth
Pyrrharctia isabella
1,414 observations
Black-tailed Bumble Bee
Bombus melanopygus
1,379 observations · iNaturalist
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
Halyomorpha halys
1,221 observations
Western Conifer Seed Bug
Leptoglossus occidentalis
1,208 observations · iNaturalist
Zebra Jumping Spider
Salticus scenicus
1,170 observations · iNaturalist
Seven-spotted Lady Beetle
Coccinella septempunctata
1,160 observations
Pacific Forktail
Ischnura cervula
1,093 observations · iNaturalist
European Paper Wasp
Polistes dominula
1,057 observations
Large Yellow Underwing
Noctua pronuba
1,041 observations
European Mantis
Mantis religiosa
1,021 observations
Western Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio rutulus
1,007 observations
Cinnabar moth
Tyria jacobaeae
981 observations · iNaturalist
Common Whitetail
Plathemis lydia
981 observations
Giant House Spider
Eratigena duellica
955 observations · iNaturalist
Mediterranean Katydid
Phaneroptera nana
894 observations · iNaturalist
Western Polished Lady Beetle
Cycloneda polita
854 observations · iNaturalist
Yellow-faced Bumble Bee
Bombus vosnesenskii
839 observations · iNaturalist
Small White
Pieris rapae
783 observations
Gray Hairstreak
Strymon melinus
738 observations
Blue Dasher
Pachydiplax longipennis
736 observations
Woodland Skipper
Ochlodes sylvanoides
720 observations · iNaturalist
Goldenrod Crab Spider
Misumena vatia
696 observations
Leafhopper Assassin Bug
Zelus renardii
668 observations · iNaturalist
Spotted Cucumber Beetle
Diabrotica undecimpunctata
666 observations
Painted Lady
Vanessa cardui
601 observations
Flame Skimmer
Libellula saturata
587 observations · iNaturalist
Eight-spotted Skimmer
Libellula forensis
585 observations
Western Pondhawk
Erythemis collocata
583 observations · iNaturalist
California Gall Wasp
Andricus quercuscalifornicus
542 observations · iNaturalist
Tule Bluet
Enallagma carunculatum
477 observations · iNaturalist
Lorquin's Admiral
Limenitis lorquini
476 observations
Cardinal Meadowhawk
Sympetrum illotum
467 observations · iNaturalist
Speckled Gall Wasp
Besbicus mirabilis
463 observations · iNaturalist
Fuzzy-Horned Bumble Bee
Bombus mixtus
451 observations · iNaturalist
Yellow-haired Sun Fly
Myathropa florea
429 observations · iNaturalist
Blue-eyed Darner
Rhionaeschna multicolor
422 observations · iNaturalist
Western Earwig
Forficula dentata
422 observations · iNaturalist
Western Yellowjacket
Vespula pensylvanica
412 observations · iNaturalist
Common Green Darner
Anax junius
391 observations
Variegated Meadowhawk
Sympetrum corruptum
383 observations · iNaturalist
Bald-faced Hornet
Dolichovespula maculata
381 observations
Convergent Lady Beetle
Hippodamia convergens
379 observations
Banded Alder Borer
Rosalia funebris
374 observations · iNaturalist
Black Soldier Fly
Hermetia illucens
370 observations · iNaturalist
Narcissus Bulb Fly
Merodon equestris
369 observations · iNaturalist
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