Insects & Arthropods of Squam Lakes Natural Science Center
The insects & arthropods most often spotted in Squam Lakes, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
259
recent observations
50
species listed
50
insects & arthropods
Naturalists have logged 259 research-grade observations across the 50 most-recorded species in Squam Lakes. The most frequently seen is the Silver-spotted Skipper, with 25 recorded sightings.
Most-observed insects & arthropods in Squam Lakes
Silver-spotted Skipper
Epargyreus clarus
25 observations
Hickory Tussock Moth
Lophocampa caryae
24 observations
Monarch
Danaus plexippus
20 observations
Western Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
11 observations
North American Luna Moth
Actias luna
10 observations
Oriental Beetle
Exomala orientalis
10 observations · iNaturalist
Great Golden Digger Wasp
Sphex ichneumoneus
9 observations · iNaturalist
Asian Lady Beetle
Harmonia axyridis
8 observations
Great Black Digger Wasp
Sphex pensylvanicus
8 observations · iNaturalist
Japanese Beetle
Popillia japonica
8 observations
Reticulated Net-winged Beetle
Calopteron reticulatum
7 observations · iNaturalist
Two-striped Grasshopper
Melanoplus bivittatus
6 observations · iNaturalist
American Lady
Vanessa virginiensis
5 observations
Milkweed Tussock Moth
Euchaetes egle
5 observations
Common Eastern Bumble Bee
Bombus impatiens
5 observations
Brown-belted Bumble Bee
Bombus griseocollis
5 observations
Great Spangled Fritillary
Argynnis cybele
5 observations · iNaturalist
Eastern Tailed-Blue
Everes comyntas
4 observations
Small Milkweed Bug
Lygaeus kalmii
4 observations
Introduced Pine Sawfly
Diprion similis
4 observations · iNaturalist
Banded Tussock Moth
Halysidota tessellaris
4 observations
Banded Longhorn Beetle
Typocerus velutinus
4 observations
Widow Skimmer
Libellula luctuosa
3 observations
Eastern Carpenter Bee
Xylocopa virginica
3 observations
Little Wood Satyr
Megisto cymela
3 observations
Red-spotted Admiral
Limenitis arthemis
3 observations
Northeastern Hammertail
Efferia aestuans
3 observations · iNaturalist
Cecropia Moth
Hyalophora cecropia
3 observations
White-marked Tussock Moth
Orgyia leucostigma
3 observations · iNaturalist
Swamp Milkweed Leaf Beetle
Labidomera clivicollis
3 observations · iNaturalist
Definite Tussock Moth
Orgyia definita
3 observations · iNaturalist
Broad-necked Root Borer
Prionus laticollis
3 observations · iNaturalist
Striped Fishing Spider
Dolomedes scriptus
3 observations · iNaturalist
Long Dash
Limochores mystic
3 observations · iNaturalist
Pandorus Sphinx
Eumorpha pandorus
2 observations · iNaturalist
Rosy Maple Moth
Dryocampa rubicunda
2 observations · iNaturalist
Red Admiral
Vanessa atalanta
2 observations
Elegant Grass-veneer
Microcrambus elegans
2 observations · iNaturalist
Small White
Pieris rapae
2 observations
Goldenrod Crab Spider
Misumena vatia
2 observations
Milky Backswimmers
Notonecta
2 observations · iNaturalist
Mourning Cloak
Nymphalis antiopa
2 observations
Banded Hairstreak
Satyrium calanus
2 observations
Isabella Tiger Moth
Pyrrharctia isabella
2 observations
Acanthocephala terminalis
Acanthocephala terminalis
2 observations · iNaturalist
Forest Tent Caterpillar Moth
Malacosoma disstria
2 observations · iNaturalist
Pale Beauty
Campaea perlata
2 observations · iNaturalist
American Carrion Beetle
Necrophila americana
2 observations
Tan Jumping Spider
Platycryptus undatus
2 observations · iNaturalist
Hummingbird Clearwing
Hemaris thysbe
2 observations
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