Most observed native true bugs
Native to the US, by how plants support them, most observed first.
Plant eaters All
259 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
275 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
979 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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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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Eastern Bordered Plant Bug
Largus succinctus
7,636 observations
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Big-eyed Toad Bug
Gelastocoris oculatus
5,317 observations
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Ozophora picturata
4,890 observations