Most observed native true bugs, hoppers, aphids, and allies
Native to the US, by how plants support them, most observed first.
Plant eaters All
1,355 native animals that feed on plants, most observed first.
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Large Milkweed Bug
Oncopeltus fasciatus
90,407 observations
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Western Conifer Seed Bug
Leptoglossus occidentalis
86,270 observations
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North American Wheel Bug
Arilus cristatus
63,148 observations
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Green Stink Bug
Chinavia hilaris
59,651 observations
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Eastern Boxelder Bug
Boisea trivittata
58,005 observations
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Acanthocephala terminalis
51,716 observations
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Small Milkweed Bug
Lygaeus kalmii
41,339 observations
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Leafhopper Assassin Bug
Zelus renardii
32,064 observations
Flower visitors All
558 native pollinators and other flower visitors, most observed first.
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Large Milkweed Bug
Oncopeltus fasciatus
90,407 observations
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Western Conifer Seed Bug
Leptoglossus occidentalis
86,270 observations
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North American Wheel Bug
Arilus cristatus
63,148 observations
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Green Stink Bug
Chinavia hilaris
59,651 observations
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Eastern Boxelder Bug
Boisea trivittata
58,005 observations
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Pale Green Assassin Bug
Zelus luridus
51,944 observations
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Acanthocephala terminalis
51,716 observations
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Small Milkweed Bug
Lygaeus kalmii
41,339 observations
Sheltered animals All
36 native animals that nest or roost in plants, most observed first.
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Pale Green Assassin Bug
Zelus luridus
51,944 observations
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Leafhopper Assassin Bug
Zelus renardii
32,064 observations
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Jagged Ambush Bug
Phymata americana
17,125 observations
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Long-necked Seed Bug
Myodocha serripes
16,576 observations
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California Bordered Plant Bug
Largus californicus
11,899 observations
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Spined Soldier Bug
Podisus maculiventris
8,807 observations
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Black Corsair
Melanolestes picipes
4,573 observations
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Insidious Flower Bug
Orius insidiosus
4,101 observations
Other species All
1,698 native species with no plant ties on record, most observed first.
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North American Common Water Strider
Aquarius remigis
20,610 observations
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Large-Legged Bug
Leptoglossus zonatus
12,577 observations
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Witch-hazel Cone Gall Aphid
Hormaphis hamamelidis
12,090 observations
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Two-lined Burrowing Bug
Pangaeus bilineatus
10,528 observations
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American Giant Water Bug
Lethocerus americanus
8,754 observations
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Juniper Stink Bug
Banasa euchlora
8,118 observations
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Cassin's 17-Year Cicada
Magicicada cassinii
7,937 observations
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Eastern Bordered Plant Bug
Largus succinctus
7,636 observations