Insects & Arthropods of Shenandoah National Park
The insects & arthropods most often spotted in Shenandoah, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
24,364
recent observations
50
species listed
50
insects & arthropods
Naturalists have logged 24,364 research-grade observations across the 50 most-recorded species in Shenandoah. The most frequently seen is the Spotted Lanternfly, with 1,907 recorded sightings.
Most-observed insects & arthropods in Shenandoah
Spotted Lanternfly
Lycorma delicatula
1,907 observations · iNaturalist
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio glaucus
1,774 observations
Common Eastern Bumble Bee
Bombus impatiens
1,108 observations
Monarch
Danaus plexippus
1,077 observations
Asian Lady Beetle
Harmonia axyridis
851 observations
Spicebush Swallowtail
Papilio troilus
809 observations
Huron Skipper
Atalopedes huron
746 observations · iNaturalist
Silver-spotted Skipper
Epargyreus clarus
739 observations
Eastern Carpenter Bee
Xylocopa virginica
666 observations
Spongy Moth
Lymantria dispar
665 observations
Great Spangled Fritillary
Argynnis cybele
643 observations · iNaturalist
Red-spotted Admiral
Limenitis arthemis
625 observations
Western Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
578 observations
Isabella Tiger Moth
Pyrrharctia isabella
485 observations
Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth
Malacosoma americana
459 observations · iNaturalist
Eastern Tailed-Blue
Everes comyntas
423 observations
North American Luna Moth
Actias luna
403 observations
North American Wheel Bug
Arilus cristatus
398 observations
Eastern Comma
Polygonia comma
388 observations
Small White
Pieris rapae
384 observations
Silvery Checkerspot
Chlosyne nycteis
367 observations · iNaturalist
Giant Leopard Moth
Hypercompe scribonia
362 observations · iNaturalist
Larger Elm Leaf Beetle
Monocesta coryli
347 observations · iNaturalist
Red Admiral
Vanessa atalanta
346 observations
Six-spotted Tiger Beetle
Cicindela sexguttata
344 observations
Ailanthus Webworm Moth
Atteva aurea
341 observations · iNaturalist
Milkweed Tussock Moth
Euchaetes egle
337 observations
Zabulon Skipper
Lon zabulon
337 observations · iNaturalist
Common Green June Beetle
Cotinis nitida
333 observations
Pearl Crescent
Phyciodes tharos
327 observations
Brown-belted Bumble Bee
Bombus griseocollis
327 observations
Zebra Swallowtail
Eurytides marcellus
323 observations
Banded Tussock Moth
Halysidota tessellaris
322 observations
Large Milkweed Bug
Oncopeltus fasciatus
321 observations
Seven-spotted Lady Beetle
Coccinella septempunctata
317 observations
Common Whitetail
Plathemis lydia
307 observations
Common Buckeye
Junonia coenia
292 observations
Imperial Moth
Eacles imperialis
289 observations
Hickory Tussock Moth
Lophocampa caryae
287 observations
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
Halyomorpha halys
285 observations
European Hornet
Vespa crabro
281 observations
Variegated Fritillary
Euptoieta claudia
280 observations
Dogbane Leaf Beetle
Chrysochus auratus
275 observations · iNaturalist
Eastern Buck Moth
Hemileuca sandra
274 observations · iNaturalist
Chinese Mantis
Tenodera sinensis
272 observations
Horned Passalus Beetle
Odontotaenius disjunctus
272 observations
Polyphemus Moth
Antheraea polyphemus
271 observations
Acanthocephala terminalis
Acanthocephala terminalis
271 observations · iNaturalist
Eastern Eyed Click Beetle
Alaus oculatus
266 observations
Tulip-tree Beauty
Epimecis hortaria
263 observations · iNaturalist
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