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Bugs Guide
Bugs Guide for Ontario
Lakes, forests, wetlands, parks, and freshwater wildlife
Bug highlights, common sightings, and the best places to look for bugs in Ontario. Use the highlight list to start quickly, then work through the full guide for a broader local view.
Sightings
126
Species
28
Active Months
12
Category Overview
Bugs across Ontario
This guide focuses on butterflies, bees, beetles, and other small species within Ontario's wider region guide, making local walks, gardens, and close-up exploring feel richer.
Latest Sightings
Recent insect sightings in Ontario
A recent look at insect sightings across Ontario.
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Sightings Map
See where insect sightings cluster
Start wide, then zoom in to see where insect sightings cluster across Ontario.
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Top Highlights
Top 5 bugs to look for in Ontario
These bugs are snapped the most across this region.
Monarch Butterfly
80 snaps
Black Swallowtail
10 snaps
Asian Lady Beetle
6 snaps
Eastern Giant Swallowtail
3 snaps
Common Blue
2 snaps
Places to Start
Best places for bugs in Ontario
These place guides connect well with the bugs covered in this region.
Park69 sightings4 species
Michigan, US
Maheras-Gentry Park
You might spot Common Buckthorn, False Indigo Bush, and Honey Locusts.
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Park59 sightings11 species
Ontario, CA
Memorial Park
You might spot Asian Lady Beetle and Forest Tent Caterpillar Moth.
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Park77 sightings12 species
Ontario, CA
Presqu'ile Provincial Park
You might spot Monarch, Leopard Frog, and Mute Swan.
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Park30 sightings12 species
Michigan, US
Eastern Market
You might spot Monarch, Canada Goose, and Eastern Gray Squirrel.
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Park30 sightings12 species
Michigan, US
Monroe Avenue Commercial Buildings
You might spot Monarch, Canada Goose, and Eastern Gray Squirrel.
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Park30 sightings12 species
Michigan, US
Randolph Street Commercial Buildings Historic District
You might spot Monarch, Canada Goose, and Eastern Gray Squirrel.
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Full Guide
Full Ontario bugs list
The complete ranked list for this guide, ordered by sightings count.
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Monarch Butterfly
Black Swallowtail
Asian Lady Beetle
Eastern Giant Swallowtail
Common Blue
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Tawny-Edged Skipper
Ailanthus Webworm Moth
American Dog Tick
Blinded Sphinx
Box Tree Moth
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
Cecropia Moth
Chalk-fronted Corporal
Common Checkered-Skipper
Eastern Eyed Click Beetle
Eastern Forktail
Golden-backed Snipe Fly
Hickory Tussock Moth
Luna Moth
Pale Beauty
Pearl Crescent
Polyphemus Moth
Seven-spotted Lady Beetle
Six-spotted Tiger Beetle
Spongy Moth
Viceroy
Zabulon Skipper
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