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Insects & Arthropods of Scottsdale, AZ

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

30,518
recent observations
50
species listed
50
insects & arthropods

Naturalists have logged 30,518 research-grade observations across the 50 most-recorded species near Scottsdale. The most frequently seen is the Western Honey Bee, with 2,889 recorded sightings.

Most-observed insects & arthropods near Scottsdale

Western Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
2,889 observations
Queen
Danaus gilippus
2,671 observations · iNaturalist
Pallid-winged Grasshopper
Trimerotropis pallidipennis
1,295 observations
White-lined Sphinx
Hyles lineata
1,244 observations · iNaturalist
Mediterranean Mantis
Iris oratoria
1,106 observations · iNaturalist
American Snout
Libytheana carinenta
985 observations
Fiery Skipper
Hylephila phyleus
861 observations · iNaturalist
Monarch
Danaus plexippus
855 observations
Painted Lady
Vanessa cardui
784 observations
Arizona Bark Scorpion
Centruroides sculpturatus
763 observations
Gray Bird Grasshopper
Schistocerca nitens
716 observations · iNaturalist
Leafhopper Assassin Bug
Zelus renardii
709 observations · iNaturalist
Blue Dasher
Pachydiplax longipennis
685 observations
Gulf Fritillary
Dione vanillae
671 observations · iNaturalist
Marine Blue
Leptotes marina
650 observations · iNaturalist
Small Milkweed Bug
Lygaeus kalmii
624 observations
Sleepy Orange
Eurema nicippe
594 observations · iNaturalist
Roseate Skimmer
Orthemis ferruginea
580 observations · iNaturalist
Variegated Meadowhawk
Sympetrum corruptum
524 observations · iNaturalist
Western Pygmy-Blue
Brephidium exilis
508 observations · iNaturalist
Western Black Widow
Latrodectus hesperus
502 observations
Large Creosote Gall Midge
Asphondylia auripila
500 observations · iNaturalist
Tropical House Cricket
Gryllodes sigillatus
493 observations · iNaturalist
Southern Fire Ant
Solenopsis xyloni
444 observations · iNaturalist
Gray Hairstreak
Strymon melinus
443 observations
Convergent Lady Beetle
Hippodamia convergens
424 observations
Blue-ringed Dancer
Argia sedula
412 observations · iNaturalist
Western Giant Swallowtail
Heraclides rumiko
407 observations · iNaturalist
Ceraunus Blue
Hemiargus ceraunus
405 observations
Flame Skimmer
Libellula saturata
392 observations · iNaturalist
California Digger Bee
Anthophora californica
384 observations · iNaturalist
Master Blister Beetle
Lytta magister
376 observations · iNaturalist
Checkered White
Pontia protodice
365 observations · iNaturalist
Valley Carpenter Bee
Xylocopa sonorina
362 observations · iNaturalist
Mexican Amberwing
Perithemis intensa
360 observations · iNaturalist
Dainty Sulphur
Nathalis iole
353 observations
Empress Leilia
Asterocampa leilia
348 observations · iNaturalist
Stripe-tailed Scorpion
Paravaejovis spinigerus
343 observations · iNaturalist
Blood-colored Milkweed Bug
Oncopeltus sanguineolentus
338 observations · iNaturalist
Smoketree Sharpshooter
Homalodisca liturata
329 observations · iNaturalist
Red-tailed Pennant
Brachymesia furcata
327 observations · iNaturalist
Ligated Furrow Bee
Halictus ligatus
314 observations · iNaturalist
Figeater Beetle
Cotinis mutabilis
305 observations · iNaturalist
Pipevine Swallowtail
Battus philenor
288 observations
Large Milkweed Bug
Oncopeltus fasciatus
272 observations
Large-tailed Aphideater
Eupeodes volucris
269 observations · iNaturalist
Rough Harvester Ant
Pogonomyrmex rugosus
268 observations · iNaturalist
Desert Hairy Scorpion
Hadrurus arizonensis
266 observations
American Cockroach
Periplaneta americana
265 observations
Citrus Cicada
Diceroprocta apache
250 observations

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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