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Insects & Arthropods of Winston-Salem, NC

The insects & arthropods most often spotted near Winston-Salem, ranked by recent research-grade observations.

15,583
recent observations
50
species listed
50
insects & arthropods

Naturalists have logged 15,583 research-grade observations across the 50 most-recorded species near Winston-Salem. The most frequently seen is the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, with 1,018 recorded sightings.

Most-observed insects & arthropods near Winston-Salem

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio glaucus
1,018 observations
Asian Lady Beetle
Harmonia axyridis
853 observations
Eastern Carpenter Bee
Xylocopa virginica
582 observations
Monarch
Danaus plexippus
552 observations
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
Halyomorpha halys
465 observations
Red-spotted Admiral
Limenitis arthemis
460 observations
Common Eastern Bumble Bee
Bombus impatiens
454 observations
Western Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
419 observations
Silver-spotted Skipper
Epargyreus clarus
414 observations
Spotted Lanternfly
Lycorma delicatula
408 observations
Ailanthus Webworm Moth
Atteva aurea
395 observations · iNaturalist
Yellow Garden Spider
Argiope aurantia
374 observations
North American Wheel Bug
Arilus cristatus
367 observations
Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth
Malacosoma americana
350 observations · iNaturalist
Tulip-tree Beauty
Epimecis hortaria
323 observations · iNaturalist
Common Green June Beetle
Cotinis nitida
320 observations
Common Whitetail
Plathemis lydia
308 observations
European Hornet
Vespa crabro
296 observations
Golden Jumping Spider
Paraphidippus aurantius
295 observations · iNaturalist
North American Luna Moth
Actias luna
283 observations
Huron Skipper
Atalopedes huron
272 observations · iNaturalist
Carolina Mantis
Stagmomantis carolina
266 observations
American Green Crab Spider
Misumessus oblongus
262 observations · iNaturalist
Pale Green Assassin Bug
Zelus luridus
260 observations
Green Cloverworm Moth
Hypena scabra
245 observations · iNaturalist
Tan Jumping Spider
Platycryptus undatus
241 observations · iNaturalist
Blue Dasher
Pachydiplax longipennis
238 observations
Common Buckeye
Junonia coenia
237 observations
Versute Sharpshooter
Graphocephala versuta
237 observations · iNaturalist
Magnolia Green Jumping Spider
Lyssomanes viridis
236 observations · iNaturalist
Spotted Orbweaver
Neoscona crucifera
235 observations
Imperial Moth
Eacles imperialis
232 observations
Two-lined Spittlebug
Prosapia bicincta
231 observations · iNaturalist
Eastern Eyed Click Beetle
Alaus oculatus
230 observations
Pearl Crescent
Phyciodes tharos
225 observations
Margined Leatherwing Beetle
Chauliognathus marginatus
225 observations · iNaturalist
Chestnut Carpenter Ant
Camponotus castaneus
225 observations · iNaturalist
Orchard Orbweaver
Leucauge venusta
218 observations
Japanese Beetle
Popillia japonica
214 observations
Common Eastern Firefly
Photinus pyralis
202 observations
Eastern Boxelder Bug
Boisea trivittata
201 observations
Coppery Leafhopper
Jikradia olitoria
199 observations · iNaturalist
Fall Webworm Moth
Hyphantria cunea
198 observations
Arrowhead Orbweaver
Verrucosa arenata
197 observations · iNaturalist
Chinese Mantis
Tenodera sinensis
190 observations
Zabulon Skipper
Lon zabulon
189 observations · iNaturalist
Eastern Tailed-Blue
Everes comyntas
187 observations
Ebony Jewelwing
Calopteryx maculata
185 observations
Yellow-fringed Dolichomia Moth
Hypsopygia olinalis
185 observations · iNaturalist
Great Spangled Fritillary
Argynnis cybele
185 observations · iNaturalist

Built from recent research-grade iNaturalist observations. Identifications are community-sourced and may occasionally be wrong, and the ranking reflects where people record and photograph wildlife, so a species seen often here is not necessarily rare elsewhere. Some plants and animals are only out in certain seasons. Treat this as a lively snapshot of what people are finding, not a formal checklist.

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