Insects & Arthropods of West Virginia
The insects & arthropods most often spotted in West Virginia, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
209,676
recent observations
50
species listed
50
insects & arthropods
Naturalists have logged 209,676 research-grade observations across the 50 most-recorded species in West Virginia. The most frequently seen is the Spotted Lanternfly, with 11,661 recorded sightings.
Most-observed insects & arthropods in West Virginia
Spotted Lanternfly
Lycorma delicatula
11,661 observations · iNaturalist
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio glaucus
11,258 observations
Monarch
Danaus plexippus
9,274 observations
Asian Lady Beetle
Harmonia axyridis
8,890 observations
Common Eastern Bumble Bee
Bombus impatiens
8,609 observations
Western Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
7,089 observations
Silver-spotted Skipper
Epargyreus clarus
5,753 observations
Great Spangled Fritillary
Argynnis cybele
5,550 observations · iNaturalist
Red-spotted Admiral
Limenitis arthemis
5,248 observations
Spicebush Swallowtail
Papilio troilus
5,073 observations
Isabella Tiger Moth
Pyrrharctia isabella
5,029 observations
Huron Skipper
Atalopedes huron
4,816 observations · iNaturalist
Common Whitetail
Plathemis lydia
4,628 observations
Eastern Pondhawk
Erythemis simplicicollis
4,467 observations
Pearl Crescent
Phyciodes tharos
4,443 observations
Eastern Carpenter Bee
Xylocopa virginica
4,309 observations
Blue Dasher
Pachydiplax longipennis
3,972 observations
Widow Skimmer
Libellula luctuosa
3,908 observations
Hickory Tussock Moth
Lophocampa caryae
3,889 observations
Ebony Jewelwing
Calopteryx maculata
3,858 observations
Fragile Forktail
Ischnura posita
3,734 observations · iNaturalist
Ailanthus Webworm Moth
Atteva aurea
3,723 observations · iNaturalist
North American Luna Moth
Actias luna
3,559 observations
Small White
Pieris rapae
3,512 observations
Eastern Tailed-Blue
Everes comyntas
3,419 observations
Banded Tussock Moth
Halysidota tessellaris
3,330 observations
Pipevine Swallowtail
Battus philenor
3,327 observations
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
Halyomorpha halys
3,286 observations
Giant Leopard Moth
Hypercompe scribonia
3,268 observations · iNaturalist
Polyphemus Moth
Antheraea polyphemus
3,163 observations
Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth
Malacosoma americana
3,155 observations · iNaturalist
Zabulon Skipper
Lon zabulon
2,939 observations · iNaturalist
Bold Jumping Spider
Phidippus audax
2,881 observations
Green Cloverworm Moth
Hypena scabra
2,867 observations · iNaturalist
Red Admiral
Vanessa atalanta
2,826 observations
Japanese Beetle
Popillia japonica
2,795 observations
Rosy Maple Moth
Dryocampa rubicunda
2,789 observations · iNaturalist
Orchard Orbweaver
Leucauge venusta
2,775 observations
North American Wheel Bug
Arilus cristatus
2,753 observations
Eastern Amberwing
Perithemis tenera
2,689 observations · iNaturalist
Imperial Moth
Eacles imperialis
2,672 observations
Six-spotted Tiger Beetle
Cicindela sexguttata
2,622 observations
Eastern Comma
Polygonia comma
2,609 observations
Eastern Forktail
Ischnura verticalis
2,589 observations
Zebra Swallowtail
Eurytides marcellus
2,538 observations
Large Milkweed Bug
Oncopeltus fasciatus
2,461 observations
Dark Fishing Spider
Dolomedes tenebrosus
2,457 observations
Celery Leaftier Moth
Udea rubigalis
2,449 observations · iNaturalist
Tulip-tree Beauty
Epimecis hortaria
2,397 observations · iNaturalist
Red Milkweed Beetle
Tetraopes tetrophthalmus
2,368 observations
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