Top 20 Most Common Insects in Bartlesville

1. Monarch butterfly

The monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) is the most recognizable butterfly in North America. It is best known for its appearance, but should be better known for the fact that it has a 3000-mile migration that takes the butterfly 4 generations to complete. Their diet is also a natural deterrent for predators, as they eat milkweed, a poison that induces vomiting.

2. Eastern tiger swallowtail

Eastern tiger swallowtail (Papilio glaucus) is among the most recognizable butterflies in the eastern United States, where it inhabits a variety of habitats. This species is diurnal and usually solitary, preferring to fly high above the ground until the time comes to mate. Caterpillars display eyespots to deter birds in between some molting phases.

3. Common whitetail skimmer

Common whitetail skimmer has black bands on its translucent wings which make it easy to identify. The common whitetail skimmer is found throughout North America and serves a vital ecological purpose. The dragonfly’s compound eyes provide it with a 360-degree field of vision, allowing it to spot prey like spiders and other nuisance insects.

4. Spicebush swallowtail

The spicebush swallowtail (Papilio troilus) is a butterfly with an extreme love for plants in the Lauraceae family, such as spicebushes. Their preference is so strong that an experiment proved they would rather die than choose another host. Their two subspecies, *T. troilus *troilus and *T. troilus *ilioneus, differ based on location. The *T. troilus *ilioneus has more bluish spots and prefers redbay and swampbay plants.

5. Green-striped grasshopper

The green-striped grasshopper ( Chortophaga viridifasciata) has very powerful hind legs so that it can jump around one meter long forward. It ranges widely in North America and extends southward into Central America. They are seen most frequently in moist and sunny areas of short grass.

6. Tan Jumping Spider

Tan Jumping Spider is a very flat spider, which enables it to hide behind tree bark and other very narrow places. These spiders have very good vision and, as their name (Tan Jumping Spider) suggests, are known for their tremendous leaping ability. The tan Jumping Spider is able to jump five times its body length.

7. Yellow garden spider

The yellow garden spider (Argiope aurantia) is an arachnid that connects itself to its web to feel vibrations that signal to him prey has been caught. Its venom is harmless to humans but perfect for catching smaller insects that might cause harm to your garden. Yellow garden spiders web construction process includes bridge construction and scaffolding, making it among the more complicated web patterns.

8. Wheel Bug

The wheel Bug (Arilus cristatus) gets its name from the spiked wheel on the top of his head. The punk rock look suits these bugs, as their bite tends to be more painful than a bee sting. Another nickname, assassin bug, is earned through its hunting of many bugs we would consider as crop pests and indoor pests. Their saliva is toxic, usually killing prey within 30 seconds of injection.

9. Hackberry Emperor

The Asterocampa celtis, also known as the hackberry Emperor, can be easily found in moist places where its favorite Hackberry tree grows. These pretty and naughty creatures are always interested in bright objects, such as a piece of white paper held in the sun. Sometimes they fly to and land on people, in order to drink the sweat for their needs of salt. They also sip moisture and minerals from mud.

10. Pearl crescent

The pearl crescent (Phyciodes tharos) is an orange butterfly that lives in open areas that are generally moist and sunny. These butterflies are attracted to puddles, and the males will often fight with other male butterflies that land near the same puddle. However, females are not as aggressive and prefer to stay in groups.

11. Western honey bee

Western honey bee（Apis mellifera） is the most common species of honeybee in the world. Among the first domesticated insects, its cultural and economic impact on humanity has been vast and far-reaching, providing honey, wax and its services as a pollinator. Western honey bee faces challenges worldwide, such as colony collapse disorder, and populations are thought to be decreasing.

12. Bold jumping spider

The bold jumping spider (Phidippus audax) earned that name from its ability to be sneaky and jump on their prey. Their incredible eyesight allows them to spot prey from greater distances than other spiders. Another possible way it could have earned its name is due to its mating habits. If the female approaches too quickly the male can jump away.

13. Dimorphic jumping spider

The dimorphic jumping spider (Maevia inclemens) is a common species of jumping spider that's typically found near tree lines, usually on vines and poison ivy. It feeds primarily on insect prey, but it has also been spotted eating nectar from flowers. The males have two morphs: one with tufts of hair and a black body and another with black and white striped legs. The truth shows that females prefer larger tufted males.

14. Sachem

The sachem (Atalopedes campestris) feeds on the nectar of many flowers, including milkweeds, peppermint, and red clovers. It often spends its time near pastures, meadows, roadsides, parks, and yards. The males spend most of their time on the ground, waiting for females to come.

15. Variegated fritillary

The variegated fritillary (Euptoieta claudia) earns its name from the greek work Eutptoietos, which means "easily scared." This is because they are incredibly difficult to approach, darting away if anyone comes close. They are identified with a checkered orange and black on its wings. The variegated fritillary is unique among butterflies for its ability to have two or three broods per year, resulting in many potential children.

16. Eastern amberwing

The eastern amberwing (Perithemis tenera) is a beautiful insect that is amber in color. The amber coloring even includes its wings. It is also one of the few dragonflies that mimic wasps. This mimicry encourages potential predators to second guess their actions when considering this insect as a meal.

17. Hummingbird moth

The hummingbird moth (Hemaris diffinis) is a moth species, but it more closely resembles a bumblebee. It even feeds on nectar from flowers, similar to the bug it resembles. This coloring is there to scare off predators, making them think that this bug will cause a painful sting. However, these moths are actually harmless.

18. Red admiral

Red admiral (Vanessa atalanta) is a visually striking species of butterfly. Unusually territorial, males will compete for choice areas, and females will only mate with males that maintain their own territories. This butterfly is known for being particularly patient with human interactions, even to the point of perching on clothing or flesh.

19. Goldenrod Soldier Beetle

The goldenrod Soldier Beetle is typically found in gardens, meadows, and fields where flowers are abundant. While the beetle is commonly seen on goldenrod plants, it also feeds on other late-blooming flowering plants. The insect’s diet is primarily nectar and pollen, but it will also eat aphids and other insects harmful to plants.

20. Silvery checkerspot

The silvery checkerspot (Chlosyne nycteis) keeps mini white spots from being a caterpillar into adulthood, making them noticeable as they grow between stages. In Connecticut, this is a species of special concern because it is believed that this butterfly has been eliminated from the state. Caterpillars tend to stay in groups as the skeletonized leaves.

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