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Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio glaucus
1,971 observations
Monarch
Danaus plexippus
1,718 observations
Common Eastern Bumble Bee
Bombus impatiens
1,682 observations
Asian Lady Beetle
Harmonia axyridis
1,536 observations
Pipevine Swallowtail
Battus philenor
1,273 observations
Spotted Lanternfly
Lycorma delicatula
1,192 observations
Isabella Tiger Moth
Pyrrharctia isabella
1,117 observations
Silver-spotted Skipper
Epargyreus clarus
956 observations
Western Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
904 observations
Great Spangled Fritillary
Argynnis cybele
862 observations
Red-spotted Admiral
Limenitis arthemis
850 observations
Celery Leaftier Moth
Udea rubigalis
837 observations
North American Luna Moth
Actias luna
757 observations
Polyphemus Moth
Antheraea polyphemus
728 observations
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
Halyomorpha halys
725 observations
Banded Tussock Moth
Halysidota tessellaris
706 observations
Rosy Maple Moth
Dryocampa rubicunda
699 observations
Giant Leopard Moth
Hypercompe scribonia
693 observations
Spicebush Swallowtail
Papilio troilus
690 observations
Japanese Beetle
Popillia japonica
684 observations
Eastern Carpenter Bee
Xylocopa virginica
682 observations
Huron Skipper
Atalopedes huron
661 observations
Green Cloverworm Moth
Hypena scabra
642 observations
Zebra Swallowtail
Eurytides marcellus
635 observations
Hickory Tussock Moth
Lophocampa caryae
629 observations
Eastern Dobsonfly
Corydalus cornutus
617 observations
Ailanthus Webworm Moth
Atteva aurea
610 observations
Imperial Moth
Eacles imperialis
606 observations
Common Whitetail
Plathemis lydia
575 observations
Io Moth
Automeris io
571 observations
Pearl Crescent
Phyciodes tharos
569 observations
Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth
Malacosoma americana
527 observations
Eastern Tailed-Blue
Everes comyntas
513 observations
Goldenrod Soldier Beetle
Chauliognathus pensylvanicus
506 observations
Tulip-tree Beauty
Epimecis hortaria
499 observations
Milkweed Tussock Moth
Euchaetes egle
477 observations
Ebony Jewelwing
Calopteryx maculata
472 observations
Beautiful Wood-nymph
Eudryas grata
471 observations
Two-spotted Bumble Bee
Bombus bimaculatus
470 observations
Pale Beauty
Campaea perlata
470 observations
Red Milkweed Beetle
Tetraopes tetrophthalmus
467 observations
Spongy Moth
Lymantria dispar
454 observations
Six-spotted Tiger Beetle
Cicindela sexguttata
447 observations
Small White
Pieris rapae
440 observations
Red Admiral
Vanessa atalanta
422 observations
American Dagger
Acronicta americana
415 observations
Large Lace-border Moth
Scopula limboundata
414 observations
Fall Webworm Moth
Hyphantria cunea
407 observations
Large Milkweed Bug
Oncopeltus fasciatus
401 observations
Chinese Mantis
Tenodera sinensis
398 observations
Frequently Asked Questions
- The 10 most common insects in West Virginia are:
- Eastern Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio glaucus)
- Monarch (Danaus plexippus)
- Common Eastern Bumble Bee (Bombus impatiens)
- Asian Lady Beetle (Harmonia axyridis)
- Pipevine Swallowtail (Battus philenor)
- Spotted Lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula)
- Isabella Tiger Moth (Pyrrharctia isabella)
- Silver-spotted Skipper (Epargyreus clarus)
- Western Honey Bee (Apis mellifera)
- Great Spangled Fritillary (Argynnis cybele)
- The most observed insect in West Virginia is Eastern Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio glaucus), with 1,971 recorded observations.