Insects & Arthropods of Saguaro National Park
The insects & arthropods most often spotted in Saguaro, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
46,186
recent observations
50
species listed
50
insects & arthropods
Naturalists have logged 46,186 research-grade observations across the 50 most-recorded species in Saguaro. The most frequently seen is the Queen, with 2,537 recorded sightings.
Most-observed insects & arthropods in Saguaro
Queen
Danaus gilippus
2,537 observations · iNaturalist
Western Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
2,153 observations
American Snout
Libytheana carinenta
2,016 observations
Empress Leilia
Asterocampa leilia
1,852 observations · iNaturalist
Desert Blonde Tarantula
Aphonopelma chalcodes
1,789 observations · iNaturalist
Marine Blue
Leptotes marina
1,635 observations · iNaturalist
Pipevine Swallowtail
Battus philenor
1,507 observations
Gray Bird Grasshopper
Schistocerca nitens
1,490 observations · iNaturalist
Blue Dasher
Pachydiplax longipennis
1,468 observations
White-lined Sphinx
Hyles lineata
1,453 observations · iNaturalist
Flame Skimmer
Libellula saturata
1,220 observations · iNaturalist
Painted Lady
Vanessa cardui
1,161 observations
Stripe-tailed Scorpion
Paravaejovis spinigerus
1,133 observations · iNaturalist
Gray Hairstreak
Strymon melinus
1,054 observations
Ceraunus Blue
Hemiargus ceraunus
1,006 observations
Texan Crescent
Anthanassa texana
900 observations · iNaturalist
Dainty Sulphur
Nathalis iole
892 observations
Sleepy Orange
Eurema nicippe
878 observations · iNaturalist
Variegated Meadowhawk
Sympetrum corruptum
831 observations · iNaturalist
Rustic Sphinx
Manduca rustica
785 observations · iNaturalist
Echo Azure
Celastrina echo
774 observations · iNaturalist
Pallid-winged Grasshopper
Trimerotropis pallidipennis
745 observations
Giant Crab Spider
Olios giganteus
719 observations · iNaturalist
Large Creosote Gall Midge
Asphondylia auripila
717 observations · iNaturalist
Figeater Beetle
Cotinis mutabilis
700 observations · iNaturalist
Blue-ringed Dancer
Argia sedula
690 observations · iNaturalist
Giant Cactus Longhorn Beetle
Moneilema gigas
680 observations · iNaturalist
Western Pygmy-Blue
Brephidium exilis
652 observations · iNaturalist
Mexican Amberwing
Perithemis intensa
639 observations · iNaturalist
Western Black Widow
Latrodectus hesperus
638 observations
Monarch
Danaus plexippus
636 observations
Arizona Mantis
Stagmomantis limbata
636 observations · iNaturalist
Fatal Metalmark
Calephelis nemesis
635 observations · iNaturalist
Fiery Skipper
Hylephila phyleus
629 observations · iNaturalist
Roseate Skimmer
Orthemis ferruginea
628 observations · iNaturalist
Desert Leaf-cutter Ant
Acromyrmex versicolor
613 observations · iNaturalist
Western Giant Swallowtail
Heraclides rumiko
613 observations · iNaturalist
Familiar Bluet
Enallagma civile
608 observations
Rambur's Forktail
Ischnura ramburii
601 observations · iNaturalist
Gulf Fritillary
Dione vanillae
600 observations · iNaturalist
Mediterranean Mantis
Iris oratoria
589 observations · iNaturalist
Western Spotted Orbweaver
Neoscona oaxacensis
587 observations · iNaturalist
Checkered White
Pontia protodice
571 observations · iNaturalist
Reakirt's Blue
Echinargus isola
569 observations · iNaturalist
Southern Dogface
Zerene cesonia
525 observations
Desert Firetail
Telebasis salva
516 observations · iNaturalist
Arizona Bark Scorpion
Centruroides sculpturatus
512 observations
Iron Cross Blister Beetle
Tegrodera aloga
497 observations · iNaturalist
Arizona Paper Wasp
Polistes arizonensis
454 observations · iNaturalist
Arizona Powdered-Skipper
Systasea zampa
453 observations · iNaturalist
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