Bugs Guide for British Columbia
Coastlines, rainforests, mountains, islands, and marine wildlife
Bug highlights, common sightings, and the best places to look for bugs in British Columbia. Use the highlight list to start quickly, then work through the full guide for a broader local view.
Sightings
100
Species
13
Active Months
12
Category Overview
Bugs across British Columbia
This guide focuses on butterflies, bees, beetles, and other small species within British Columbia's wider region guide, making local walks, gardens, and close-up exploring feel richer.
Latest Sightings
Recent insect sightings in British Columbia
A recent look at insect sightings across British Columbia.
Sightings Map
See where insect sightings cluster
Start wide, then zoom in to see where insect sightings cluster across British Columbia.
Top Highlights
Top 5 bugs to look for in British Columbia
These bugs are snapped the most across this region.
30 snaps
17 snaps
15 snaps
12 snaps
6 snaps
Places to Start
Best places for bugs in British Columbia
These place guides connect well with the bugs covered in this region.
British Columbia, CA
Sun-Oka Beach Provincial Park
You might spot Black Cottonwood, Oregon Grape, and Showy Milkweed.
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British Columbia, CA
Kentucky-Alleyne Provincial Park
You might spot Columbian Ground Squirrel and Spotted Knapweed.
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White Lake Grasslands Protected Area
You might spot Bitterroot, Arrowleaf Balsamroot, and Western Stoneseed.
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British Columbia, CA
Holland Creek Park
You might spot Scotch Broom, Pacific Trillium, and Fringe Cups.
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Mill Lake Park
You might spot American Coot, Duck, and Canada Goose.
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Bear Creek Provincial Park
You might spot Oregon Grape, Common Snowberry, and Black Locust.
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Full Guide
Full British Columbia bugs list
The complete ranked list for this guide, ordered by sightings count.
Asian Lady Beetle
Great Spangled Fritillary
European Mantis
Isabella Tiger Moth
Blue Dasher
Mourning Cloak
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
Four-spotted Chaser
Bee
Bald-faced Hornet
Ladybug
Polyphemus Moth
Rocky Mountain Parnassian
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Keep exploring British Columbia
Switch from bugs to birds and flowers for a broader view of British Columbia's wildlife and nature.
Birds
Birding in British Columbia
Browse migration, shoreline species, and common birds across British Columbia.
792 Sightings35 Species
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Flowers
Flowers in British Columbia
Follow native blooms, seasonal colour, and wildflower-rich places across British Columbia.
162 Sightings10 Species
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