Insects & Arthropods of Tucson, AZ
The insects & arthropods most often spotted near Tucson, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
46,783
recent observations
50
species listed
50
insects & arthropods
Naturalists have logged 46,783 research-grade observations across the 50 most-recorded species near Tucson. The most frequently seen is the Queen, with 2,550 recorded sightings.
Most-observed insects & arthropods near Tucson
Queen
Danaus gilippus
2,550 observations · iNaturalist
Western Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
2,216 observations
American Snout
Libytheana carinenta
1,942 observations
Empress Leilia
Asterocampa leilia
1,926 observations · iNaturalist
Desert Blonde Tarantula
Aphonopelma chalcodes
1,718 observations · iNaturalist
Marine Blue
Leptotes marina
1,676 observations · iNaturalist
Gray Bird Grasshopper
Schistocerca nitens
1,511 observations · iNaturalist
Pipevine Swallowtail
Battus philenor
1,507 observations
White-lined Sphinx
Hyles lineata
1,484 observations · iNaturalist
Blue Dasher
Pachydiplax longipennis
1,446 observations
Flame Skimmer
Libellula saturata
1,189 observations · iNaturalist
Painted Lady
Vanessa cardui
1,160 observations
Stripe-tailed Scorpion
Paravaejovis spinigerus
1,153 observations · iNaturalist
Gray Hairstreak
Strymon melinus
1,062 observations
Ceraunus Blue
Hemiargus ceraunus
946 observations
Texan Crescent
Anthanassa texana
917 observations · iNaturalist
Dainty Sulphur
Nathalis iole
901 observations
Sleepy Orange
Eurema nicippe
881 observations · iNaturalist
Variegated Meadowhawk
Sympetrum corruptum
839 observations · iNaturalist
Rustic Sphinx
Manduca rustica
814 observations · iNaturalist
Large Creosote Gall Midge
Asphondylia auripila
801 observations · iNaturalist
Pallid-winged Grasshopper
Trimerotropis pallidipennis
782 observations
Echo Azure
Celastrina echo
769 observations · iNaturalist
Giant Cactus Longhorn Beetle
Moneilema gigas
758 observations · iNaturalist
Giant Crab Spider
Olios giganteus
740 observations · iNaturalist
Figeater Beetle
Cotinis mutabilis
737 observations · iNaturalist
Blue-ringed Dancer
Argia sedula
680 observations · iNaturalist
Arizona Mantis
Stagmomantis limbata
680 observations · iNaturalist
Western Black Widow
Latrodectus hesperus
656 observations · iNaturalist
Desert Leaf-cutter Ant
Acromyrmex versicolor
654 observations · iNaturalist
Western Pygmy-Blue
Brephidium exilis
648 observations · iNaturalist
Monarch
Danaus plexippus
638 observations
Western Giant Swallowtail
Heraclides rumiko
633 observations · iNaturalist
Mexican Amberwing
Perithemis intensa
632 observations · iNaturalist
Fatal Metalmark
Calephelis nemesis
630 observations · iNaturalist
Fiery Skipper
Hylephila phyleus
626 observations · iNaturalist
Western Spotted Orbweaver
Neoscona oaxacensis
625 observations · iNaturalist
Gulf Fritillary
Dione vanillae
619 observations · iNaturalist
Familiar Bluet
Enallagma civile
611 observations
Roseate Skimmer
Orthemis ferruginea
601 observations · iNaturalist
Checkered White
Pontia protodice
599 observations · iNaturalist
Rambur's Forktail
Ischnura ramburii
591 observations · iNaturalist
Mediterranean Mantis
Iris oratoria
576 observations · iNaturalist
Reakirt's Blue
Echinargus isola
571 observations · iNaturalist
Iron Cross Blister Beetle
Tegrodera aloga
547 observations · iNaturalist
Arizona Bark Scorpion
Centruroides sculpturatus
541 observations
Southern Dogface
Zerene cesonia
526 observations
Desert Firetail
Telebasis salva
520 observations · iNaturalist
staghorn cholla moth
Euscirrhopterus cosyra
494 observations · iNaturalist
Convergent Lady Beetle
Hippodamia convergens
460 observations
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