Insects & Arthropods of Starved Rock State Park
The insects & arthropods most often spotted in Starved Rock, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
658
recent observations
50
species listed
50
insects & arthropods
Naturalists have logged 658 research-grade observations across the 50 most-recorded species in Starved Rock. The most frequently seen is the Banded Tussock Moth, with 65 recorded sightings.
Most-observed insects & arthropods in Starved Rock
Banded Tussock Moth
Halysidota tessellaris
65 observations
Red-spotted Admiral
Limenitis arthemis
49 observations
Ebony Jewelwing
Calopteryx maculata
43 observations
Hackberry Emperor
Asterocampa celtis
31 observations
Six-spotted Tiger Beetle
Cicindela sexguttata
29 observations
Asian Lady Beetle
Harmonia axyridis
28 observations
Blue-fronted Dancer
Argia apicalis
25 observations · iNaturalist
Red Admiral
Vanessa atalanta
19 observations
Western Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
17 observations
Common Eastern Bumble Bee
Bombus impatiens
17 observations
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio glaucus
15 observations
Ferruginous Carpenter Ant
Camponotus chromaiodes
14 observations · iNaturalist
Grass Spiders
Agelenopsis
14 observations · iNaturalist
Eastern Giant Swallowtail
Heraclides cresphontes
14 observations · iNaturalist
Orchard Orbweaver
Leucauge venusta
13 observations
North American Common Water Strider
Aquarius remigis
11 observations · iNaturalist
Pale Green Assassin Bug
Zelus luridus
11 observations
American Dagger
Acronicta americana
11 observations
Small White
Pieris rapae
10 observations
Dark Fishing Spider
Dolomedes tenebrosus
10 observations
Eastern Black Carpenter Ant
Camponotus pennsylvanicus
10 observations
Isabella Tiger Moth
Pyrrharctia isabella
9 observations
American Nursery Web Spider
Pisaurina mira
9 observations · iNaturalist
Wool Sower Gall Wasp
Callirhytis seminator
9 observations · iNaturalist
Maple Spindle Gall Mite
Vasates aceriscrumena
9 observations · iNaturalist
Eastern Comma
Polygonia comma
8 observations
Acanthocephala terminalis
Acanthocephala terminalis
8 observations · iNaturalist
Japanese Beetle
Popillia japonica
8 observations
Spined Micrathena
Micrathena gracilis
8 observations · iNaturalist
Lemon Cuckoo Bumble Bee
Bombus citrinus
8 observations · iNaturalist
Question Mark
Polygonia interrogationis
7 observations
Virginian Tiger Moth
Spilosoma virginica
7 observations
Eastern Eyed Click Beetle
Alaus oculatus
7 observations
Common Whitetail
Plathemis lydia
7 observations
Marbled Orbweaver
Araneus marmoreus
7 observations · iNaturalist
Brown-belted Bumble Bee
Bombus griseocollis
7 observations
Turbulent Phosphila Moth
Phosphila turbulenta
7 observations · iNaturalist
Hackberry Petiole Gall Psyllid
Pachypsylla venusta
7 observations · iNaturalist
Monarch
Danaus plexippus
6 observations
Bald-faced Hornet
Dolichovespula maculata
6 observations
Mourning Cloak
Nymphalis antiopa
6 observations
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
Halyomorpha halys
6 observations
Eastern Yellowjacket
Vespula maculifrons
6 observations · iNaturalist
Cobra Clubtail
Gomphurus vastus
6 observations · iNaturalist
Black-and-gold Bumble Bee
Bombus auricomus
6 observations
End Band Net-winged Beetle
Calopteron terminale
6 observations · iNaturalist
Calycomyza flavinotum
Calycomyza flavinotum
6 observations · iNaturalist
Hackberry Blister Gall Psyllid
Pachypsylla celtidisvesicula
6 observations · iNaturalist
Eastern Carpenter Bee
Xylocopa virginica
5 observations
Bold Jumping Spider
Phidippus audax
5 observations
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