Insects & Arthropods of West Virginia
The insects & arthropods most often spotted in West Virginia, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
220,547
recent observations
50
species listed
50
insects & arthropods
Naturalists have logged 220,547 research-grade observations across the 50 most-recorded species in West Virginia. The most frequently seen is the Spotted Lanternfly, with 12,404 recorded sightings.
Most-observed insects & arthropods in West Virginia
Spotted Lanternfly
Lycorma delicatula
12,404 observations
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio glaucus
11,733 observations
Monarch
Danaus plexippus
10,617 observations
Asian Lady Beetle
Harmonia axyridis
9,159 observations
Common Eastern Bumble Bee
Bombus impatiens
9,143 observations
Western Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
7,369 observations
Silver-spotted Skipper
Epargyreus clarus
6,038 observations
Great Spangled Fritillary
Argynnis cybele
5,878 observations · iNaturalist
Red-spotted Admiral
Limenitis arthemis
5,821 observations
Spicebush Swallowtail
Papilio troilus
5,338 observations
Huron Skipper
Atalopedes huron
5,335 observations · iNaturalist
Isabella Tiger Moth
Pyrrharctia isabella
5,255 observations
Common Whitetail
Plathemis lydia
4,728 observations
Pearl Crescent
Phyciodes tharos
4,595 observations
Eastern Pondhawk
Erythemis simplicicollis
4,593 observations
Eastern Carpenter Bee
Xylocopa virginica
4,454 observations
Hickory Tussock Moth
Lophocampa caryae
4,278 observations
Blue Dasher
Pachydiplax longipennis
4,065 observations
Widow Skimmer
Libellula luctuosa
3,987 observations
Ailanthus Webworm Moth
Atteva aurea
3,980 observations · iNaturalist
Banded Tussock Moth
Halysidota tessellaris
3,955 observations
Ebony Jewelwing
Calopteryx maculata
3,913 observations
Fragile Forktail
Ischnura posita
3,808 observations · iNaturalist
Small White
Pieris rapae
3,732 observations
North American Luna Moth
Actias luna
3,710 observations
Eastern Tailed-Blue
Everes comyntas
3,620 observations
Pipevine Swallowtail
Battus philenor
3,448 observations
Giant Leopard Moth
Hypercompe scribonia
3,343 observations · iNaturalist
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
Halyomorpha halys
3,343 observations
Polyphemus Moth
Antheraea polyphemus
3,307 observations
Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth
Malacosoma americana
3,204 observations · iNaturalist
Zabulon Skipper
Lon zabulon
3,077 observations · iNaturalist
Bold Jumping Spider
Phidippus audax
3,006 observations
Green Cloverworm Moth
Hypena scabra
2,967 observations · iNaturalist
Red Admiral
Vanessa atalanta
2,904 observations
Rosy Maple Moth
Dryocampa rubicunda
2,889 observations · iNaturalist
Japanese Beetle
Popillia japonica
2,857 observations
North American Wheel Bug
Arilus cristatus
2,824 observations
Orchard Orbweaver
Leucauge venusta
2,810 observations
Eastern Comma
Polygonia comma
2,779 observations
Imperial Moth
Eacles imperialis
2,776 observations
Eastern Amberwing
Perithemis tenera
2,754 observations · iNaturalist
Eastern Forktail
Ischnura verticalis
2,639 observations
Six-spotted Tiger Beetle
Cicindela sexguttata
2,630 observations
Large Milkweed Bug
Oncopeltus fasciatus
2,626 observations
Zebra Swallowtail
Eurytides marcellus
2,603 observations
Goldenrod Soldier Beetle
Chauliognathus pensylvanicus
2,602 observations · iNaturalist
Io Moth
Automeris io
2,555 observations
Milkweed Tussock Moth
Euchaetes egle
2,552 observations
Celery Leaftier Moth
Udea rubigalis
2,544 observations · iNaturalist
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