Insects & Arthropods of Valley Forge National Historical Park
The insects & arthropods most often spotted in Valley Forge, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
1,951
recent observations
50
species listed
50
insects & arthropods
Naturalists have logged 1,951 research-grade observations across the 50 most-recorded species in Valley Forge. The most frequently seen is the Spotted Lanternfly, with 131 recorded sightings.
Most-observed insects & arthropods in Valley Forge
Spotted Lanternfly
Lycorma delicatula
131 observations · iNaturalist
Monarch
Danaus plexippus
118 observations
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio glaucus
105 observations
Asian Lady Beetle
Harmonia axyridis
82 observations
Eastern Boxelder Bug
Boisea trivittata
73 observations
Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth
Malacosoma americana
69 observations · iNaturalist
Western Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
67 observations
Common Eastern Bumble Bee
Bombus impatiens
57 observations
Red Milkweed Beetle
Tetraopes tetrophthalmus
52 observations
Eastern Tailed-Blue
Everes comyntas
49 observations
Huron Skipper
Atalopedes huron
49 observations · iNaturalist
Small White
Pieris rapae
47 observations
Isabella Tiger Moth
Pyrrharctia isabella
45 observations
Red-spotted Admiral
Limenitis arthemis
43 observations
Red Admiral
Vanessa atalanta
42 observations
Dogbane Leaf Beetle
Chrysochus auratus
40 observations · iNaturalist
Citrus Flatid Planthopper
Metcalfa pruinosa
39 observations · iNaturalist
Chinese Mantis
Tenodera sinensis
37 observations
Zabulon Skipper
Lon zabulon
37 observations · iNaturalist
Black Swallowtail
Papilio polyxenes
33 observations
Tan Jumping Spider
Platycryptus undatus
32 observations · iNaturalist
Bald-faced Hornet
Dolichovespula maculata
31 observations
Reddish-brown Stag Beetle
Lucanus capreolus
31 observations
Carolina Mantis
Stagmomantis carolina
31 observations
Large Milkweed Bug
Oncopeltus fasciatus
30 observations
Japanese Beetle
Popillia japonica
28 observations
Wetland Giant Wolf Spider
Tigrosa helluo
28 observations · iNaturalist
Six-spotted Tiger Beetle
Cicindela sexguttata
27 observations
Spicebush Swallowtail
Papilio troilus
27 observations
Delicate Cycnia Moth
Cycnia tenera
27 observations · iNaturalist
European Hornet
Vespa crabro
26 observations
Eastern Carpenter Bee
Xylocopa virginica
25 observations
Silver-spotted Skipper
Epargyreus clarus
25 observations
Brown-belted Bumble Bee
Bombus griseocollis
25 observations
Eastern Comma
Polygonia comma
24 observations
Orange Sulphur
Colias eurytheme
24 observations
Giant Leopard Moth
Hypercompe scribonia
24 observations · iNaturalist
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
Halyomorpha halys
23 observations
Ferruginous Carpenter Ant
Camponotus chromaiodes
22 observations · iNaturalist
Ailanthus Webworm Moth
Atteva aurea
22 observations · iNaturalist
Pearl Crescent
Phyciodes tharos
21 observations
Margined Leatherwing Beetle
Chauliognathus marginatus
21 observations · iNaturalist
Eastern Black Carpenter Ant
Camponotus pennsylvanicus
21 observations
Catalpa Sphinx
Ceratomia catalpae
21 observations · iNaturalist
Common Buckeye
Junonia coenia
20 observations
North American Wheel Bug
Arilus cristatus
20 observations
Green Cone-headed Planthopper
Acanalonia conica
20 observations · iNaturalist
Bronze Jumping Spider
Eris militaris
20 observations · iNaturalist
Horned Passalus Beetle
Odontotaenius disjunctus
20 observations
Red-banded Hairstreak
Calycopis cecrops
20 observations
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