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Insects & Arthropods of Saguaro National Park

The insects & arthropods most often spotted in Saguaro, ranked by recent research-grade observations.

49,221
recent observations
50
species listed
50
insects & arthropods

Naturalists have logged 49,221 research-grade observations across the 50 most-recorded species in Saguaro. The most frequently seen is the Queen, with 2,751 recorded sightings.

Most-observed insects & arthropods in Saguaro

Queen
Danaus gilippus
2,751 observations · iNaturalist
American Snout
Libytheana carinenta
2,290 observations
Western Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
2,205 observations
Empress Leilia
Asterocampa leilia
1,959 observations · iNaturalist
Desert Blonde Tarantula
Aphonopelma chalcodes
1,827 observations · iNaturalist
Marine Blue
Leptotes marina
1,658 observations · iNaturalist
Gray Bird Grasshopper
Schistocerca nitens
1,622 observations · iNaturalist
Pipevine Swallowtail
Battus philenor
1,597 observations
White-lined Sphinx
Hyles lineata
1,547 observations · iNaturalist
Blue Dasher
Pachydiplax longipennis
1,500 observations
Flame Skimmer
Libellula saturata
1,270 observations · iNaturalist
Painted Lady
Vanessa cardui
1,200 observations
Ceraunus Blue
Hemiargus ceraunus
1,199 observations
Stripe-tailed Scorpion
Paravaejovis spinigerus
1,158 observations · iNaturalist
Gray Hairstreak
Strymon melinus
1,099 observations
Texan Crescent
Anthanassa texana
1,043 observations · iNaturalist
Dainty Sulphur
Nathalis iole
1,026 observations
Sleepy Orange
Eurema nicippe
961 observations · iNaturalist
Rustic Sphinx
Manduca rustica
904 observations · iNaturalist
Variegated Meadowhawk
Sympetrum corruptum
870 observations · iNaturalist
Echo Azure
Celastrina echo
801 observations · iNaturalist
Giant Crab Spider
Olios giganteus
769 observations · iNaturalist
Pallid-winged Grasshopper
Trimerotropis pallidipennis
761 observations
Western Pygmy-Blue
Brephidium exilis
755 observations · iNaturalist
Fatal Metalmark
Calephelis nemesis
738 observations · iNaturalist
Large Creosote Gall Midge
Asphondylia auripila
722 observations · iNaturalist
Blue-ringed Dancer
Argia sedula
712 observations · iNaturalist
Western Giant Swallowtail
Heraclides rumiko
712 observations · iNaturalist
Giant Cactus Longhorn Beetle
Moneilema gigas
708 observations · iNaturalist
Figeater Beetle
Cotinis mutabilis
703 observations · iNaturalist
Western Black Widow
Latrodectus hesperus
695 observations
Fiery Skipper
Hylephila phyleus
691 observations · iNaturalist
Mexican Amberwing
Perithemis intensa
675 observations · iNaturalist
Arizona Mantis
Stagmomantis limbata
669 observations · iNaturalist
Roseate Skimmer
Orthemis ferruginea
660 observations · iNaturalist
Monarch
Danaus plexippus
654 observations
Gulf Fritillary
Dione vanillae
654 observations · iNaturalist
Southern Dogface
Zerene cesonia
639 observations
Rambur's Forktail
Ischnura ramburii
633 observations · iNaturalist
Desert Leaf-cutter Ant
Acromyrmex versicolor
629 observations · iNaturalist
Familiar Bluet
Enallagma civile
619 observations
Western Spotted Orbweaver
Neoscona oaxacensis
614 observations · iNaturalist
Checkered White
Pontia protodice
603 observations · iNaturalist
Mediterranean Mantis
Iris oratoria
602 observations · iNaturalist
Reakirt's Blue
Echinargus isola
588 observations · iNaturalist
Desert Firetail
Telebasis salva
539 observations · iNaturalist
Arizona Bark Scorpion
Centruroides sculpturatus
521 observations
Arizona Powdered-Skipper
Systasea zampa
501 observations · iNaturalist
Iron Cross Blister Beetle
Tegrodera aloga
497 observations · iNaturalist
Staghorn Cholla Moth
Euscirrhopterus cosyra
471 observations · iNaturalist

Built from recent research-grade iNaturalist observations. Identifications are community-sourced and may occasionally be wrong, and the ranking reflects where people record and photograph wildlife, so a species seen often here is not necessarily rare elsewhere. Some plants and animals are only out in certain seasons. Treat this as a lively snapshot of what people are finding, not a formal checklist.

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