Insects & Arthropods of Saguaro National Park
The insects & arthropods most often spotted in Saguaro, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
43,897
recent observations
50
species listed
50
insects & arthropods
Naturalists have logged 43,897 research-grade observations across the 50 most-recorded species in Saguaro. The most frequently seen is the Queen, with 2,408 recorded sightings.
Most-observed insects & arthropods in Saguaro
Queen
Danaus gilippus
2,408 observations · iNaturalist
Western Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
2,087 observations
Empress Leilia
Asterocampa leilia
1,799 observations · iNaturalist
American Snout
Libytheana carinenta
1,770 observations
Marine Blue
Leptotes marina
1,627 observations · iNaturalist
Desert Blonde Tarantula
Aphonopelma chalcodes
1,514 observations · iNaturalist
Gray Bird Grasshopper
Schistocerca nitens
1,409 observations · iNaturalist
Pipevine Swallowtail
Battus philenor
1,403 observations
Blue Dasher
Pachydiplax longipennis
1,391 observations
White-lined Sphinx
Hyles lineata
1,369 observations · iNaturalist
Flame Skimmer
Libellula saturata
1,153 observations · iNaturalist
Painted Lady
Vanessa cardui
1,128 observations
Gray Hairstreak
Strymon melinus
1,031 observations
Stripe-tailed Scorpion
Paravaejovis spinigerus
1,023 observations · iNaturalist
Texan Crescent
Anthanassa texana
895 observations · iNaturalist
Ceraunus Blue
Hemiargus ceraunus
885 observations
Dainty Sulphur
Nathalis iole
867 observations
Sleepy Orange
Eurema nicippe
835 observations · iNaturalist
Variegated Meadowhawk
Sympetrum corruptum
816 observations · iNaturalist
Echo Azure
Celastrina echo
764 observations · iNaturalist
Rustic Sphinx
Manduca rustica
749 observations · iNaturalist
Pallid-winged Grasshopper
Trimerotropis pallidipennis
722 observations
Figeater Beetle
Cotinis mutabilis
690 observations · iNaturalist
Large Creosote Gall Midge
Asphondylia auripila
668 observations · iNaturalist
Blue-ringed Dancer
Argia sedula
666 observations · iNaturalist
Giant Cactus Longhorn Beetle
Moneilema gigas
665 observations · iNaturalist
Giant Crab Spider
Olios giganteus
664 observations · iNaturalist
Monarch
Danaus plexippus
631 observations
Western Pygmy-Blue
Brephidium exilis
626 observations · iNaturalist
Mexican Amberwing
Perithemis intensa
612 observations · iNaturalist
Fiery Skipper
Hylephila phyleus
609 observations · iNaturalist
Fatal Metalmark
Calephelis nemesis
605 observations · iNaturalist
Familiar Bluet
Enallagma civile
600 observations
Western Giant Swallowtail
Heraclides rumiko
599 observations · iNaturalist
Arizona Mantis
Stagmomantis limbata
597 observations · iNaturalist
Western Black Widow
Latrodectus hesperus
591 observations · iNaturalist
Gulf Fritillary
Dione vanillae
585 observations · iNaturalist
Desert Leaf-cutter Ant
Acromyrmex versicolor
582 observations · iNaturalist
Rambur's Forktail
Ischnura ramburii
580 observations · iNaturalist
Roseate Skimmer
Orthemis ferruginea
565 observations · iNaturalist
Western Spotted Orbweaver
Neoscona oaxacensis
563 observations · iNaturalist
Reakirt's Blue
Echinargus isola
561 observations · iNaturalist
Checkered White
Pontia protodice
559 observations · iNaturalist
Mediterranean Mantis
Iris oratoria
539 observations · iNaturalist
Southern Dogface
Zerene cesonia
505 observations
Desert Firetail
Telebasis salva
504 observations · iNaturalist
Iron Cross Blister Beetle
Tegrodera aloga
495 observations · iNaturalist
Arizona Bark Scorpion
Centruroides sculpturatus
494 observations
Arizona Paper Wasp
Polistes arizonensis
451 observations · iNaturalist
Convergent Lady Beetle
Hippodamia convergens
446 observations
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