Insects & Arthropods of VINS Nature Center
The insects & arthropods most often spotted in VINS, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
1,398
recent observations
50
species listed
50
insects & arthropods
Naturalists have logged 1,398 research-grade observations across the 50 most-recorded species in VINS. The most frequently seen is the Monarch, with 316 recorded sightings.
Most-observed insects & arthropods in VINS
Monarch
Danaus plexippus
316 observations
Hickory Tussock Moth
Lophocampa caryae
62 observations
Common Eastern Bumble Bee
Bombus impatiens
45 observations
Banded Tussock Moth
Halysidota tessellaris
43 observations
Viceroy
Limenitis archippus
42 observations
American Dagger
Acronicta americana
40 observations
Isabella Tiger Moth
Pyrrharctia isabella
39 observations
Asian Lady Beetle
Harmonia axyridis
32 observations
North American Luna Moth
Actias luna
31 observations
Definite Tussock Moth
Orgyia definita
30 observations · iNaturalist
Autumn Meadowhawk
Sympetrum vicinum
28 observations
Silver-spotted Skipper
Epargyreus clarus
28 observations
Tan Jumping Spider
Platycryptus undatus
27 observations · iNaturalist
Rosy Maple Moth
Dryocampa rubicunda
25 observations · iNaturalist
Eastern Dobsonfly
Corydalus cornutus
25 observations
Eastern Forktail
Ischnura verticalis
24 observations
Widow Skimmer
Libellula luctuosa
23 observations
Oriental Beetle
Exomala orientalis
23 observations · iNaturalist
Blue Dasher
Pachydiplax longipennis
22 observations
Acanthocephala terminalis
Acanthocephala terminalis
22 observations · iNaturalist
Bronze Jumping Spider
Eris militaris
22 observations · iNaturalist
Fall Webworm Moth
Hyphantria cunea
22 observations
Polyphemus Moth
Antheraea polyphemus
19 observations
Dogbane Leaf Beetle
Chrysochus auratus
19 observations · iNaturalist
Two-striped Grasshopper
Melanoplus bivittatus
19 observations · iNaturalist
Red-spotted Admiral
Limenitis arthemis
18 observations
Halloween Pennant
Celithemis eponina
17 observations · iNaturalist
Wild Indigo Duskywing
Erynnis baptisiae
17 observations · iNaturalist
Black Swallowtail
Papilio polyxenes
17 observations
Japanese Beetle
Popillia japonica
17 observations
Common Ringlet
Coenonympha california
17 observations
Milkweed Tussock Moth
Euchaetes egle
17 observations
Western Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
16 observations
Two-spotted Bumble Bee
Bombus bimaculatus
16 observations
Introduced Pine Sawfly
Diprion similis
15 observations · iNaturalist
White-spotted Sawyer
Monochamus scutellatus
15 observations
Dark Fishing Spider
Dolomedes tenebrosus
15 observations
Pale Green Assassin Bug
Zelus luridus
15 observations
Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth
Malacosoma americana
15 observations · iNaturalist
Northern Paper Wasp
Polistes fuscatus
14 observations
Common Wood-Nymph
Cercyonis pegala
14 observations
Goldenrod Soldier Beetle
Chauliognathus pensylvanicus
14 observations · iNaturalist
Virginian Tiger Moth
Spilosoma virginica
13 observations
Western Conifer Seed Bug
Leptoglossus occidentalis
13 observations · iNaturalist
Waved Sphinx
Ceratomia undulosa
13 observations · iNaturalist
Great Golden Digger Wasp
Sphex ichneumoneus
13 observations · iNaturalist
Pearly Wood-nymph
Eudryas unio
13 observations · iNaturalist
Eastern Boxelder Bug
Boisea trivittata
12 observations
Canadian Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio canadensis
12 observations
Virginia Ctenucha Moth
Ctenucha virginica
12 observations
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