Insects of South Africa
3 species of insects on file have openly licensed sighting records from South Africa.
BeetlesBees, wasps and antsDragonfliesAll insectsAll animals in South Africa
Which insects are recorded in South Africa?
Most looked-up first.
Honey bee
Apis mellifera
Seven-spot ladybird
Coccinella septempunctata
Emperor dragonfly
Anax imperator
Full list
| Common name | Scientific name | Family | Status | Records here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honey bee | Apis mellifera | Apidae | Data Deficient | 9,465 |
| Seven-spot ladybird | Coccinella septempunctata | Coccinellidae | Not recorded | 1 |
| Emperor dragonfly | Anax imperator | Aeshnidae | Least Concern | 209 |
Counted from CC0 and CC BY occurrence records on GBIF, which include captive and introduced animals. See the methodology.