Jun 5, 2026
Bartholdi Parki
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Bugs Guide
Bugs Guide for District of Columbia
Parks, rivers, monuments, and urban wildlife
Bug highlights, common sightings, and the best places to look for bugs in District of Columbia. Use the highlight list to start quickly, then work through the full guide for a broader local view.
Sightings
145
Species
41
Active Months
12
Category Overview
Bugs across District of Columbia
This guide focuses on butterflies, bees, beetles, and other small species within District of Columbia's wider region guide, making local walks, gardens, and close-up exploring feel richer.
Latest Sightings
Recent insect sightings in District of Columbia
A recent look at insect sightings across District of Columbia.
Jun 4, 2026
Oxon Run Parkwayi
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Jun 4, 2026
Oxon Run Parkwayi
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Jun 1, 2026
Oxon Run Parkwayi
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May 31, 2026
Oxon Run Parkwayi
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Oct 12, 2025
Capitol Hilli
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Sightings Map
See where insect sightings cluster
Start wide, then zoom in to see where insect sightings cluster across District of Columbia.
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Top Highlights
Top 5 bugs to look for in District of Columbia
These bugs are snapped the most across this region.
Monarch Butterfly
27 snaps
Asian Lady Beetle
21 snaps
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Spotted Lanternfly
17 snaps
Blue Dasher
15 snaps
Bee
13 snaps
Places to Start
Best places for bugs in District of Columbia
These place guides connect well with the bugs covered in this region.
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Park156 sightings14 species
District of Columbia, US
Canal Park
You might spot Duck, Eastern Gray Squirrel, and European Starling.
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Park30 sightings12 species
Maryland, US
Mount Rainier Historic District
You might spot Blue Dasher, Common Eastern Bumble Bee, and Huron Skipper.
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Park30 sightings12 species
District of Columbia, US
Gallaudet College Historic District
You might spot Eastern Gray Squirrel, Duck, and House Sparrow.
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Park86 sightings12 species
District of Columbia, US
Shepherd Parkway
You might spot American Sweetgum, Amur Honeysuckle, and Virginia Creeper.
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Park30 sightings12 species
District of Columbia, US
Kalorama Triangle Historic District
You might spot Eastern Gray Squirrel, Spotted Lanternfly, and Duck.
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Park74 sightings12 species
District of Columbia, US
Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens
You might spot Blue Dasher, Fragile Forktail, and Slaty Skimmer.
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Full Guide
Full District of Columbia bugs list
The complete ranked list for this guide, ordered by sightings count.
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Monarch Butterfly
Asian Lady Beetle
Spotted Lanternfly
Blue Dasher
Bee
Common Whitetail
Fragile Forktail
Common Eastern Bumble Bee
Eastern Carpenter Bee
Cabbage White
Eastern Calligrapher
Eastern Pondhawk
Ebony Jewelwing
Needham's Skimmer
Silver-spotted Skipper
Asian Tiger Mosquito
Bicolored Striped Sweat Bee
Broad-headed Sharpshooter
Bronzed Tiger Beetle
Brown-belted Bumble Bee
Clouded Sulphur
Eastern Black Carpenter Ant
Eastern Eyed Click Beetle
Eastern Forktail
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
European Paper Wasp
European Woolcarder Bee
False Milkweed Bug
Ferruginous Carpenter Ant
Horned Passalid
Little Wood Satyr
Narcissus Bulb Fly
Oriental Cockroach
Red Admiral
Sculptured Resin Bee
Slaty Skimmer
Spotted Cucumber Beetle
Swamp Milkweed Leaf Beetle
Yellow-striped Leafhopper
Zabulon Skipper
Zebra Jumping Spider
Other Guides
Keep exploring District of Columbia
Switch from bugs to birds and flowers for a broader view of District of Columbia's wildlife and nature.
Birds
Birding in District of Columbia
Browse migration, shoreline species, and common birds across District of Columbia.
364 Sightings32 Species
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Flowers
Flowers in District of Columbia
Follow native blooms, seasonal colour, and wildflower-rich places across District of Columbia.
26 Sightings23 Species
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