Jun 5, 2026
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Bugs Guide
Bugs Guide for Minnesota
Lakes, forests, prairies, and northern wildlife
Bug highlights, common sightings, and the best places to look for bugs in Minnesota. Use the highlight list to start quickly, then work through the full guide for a broader local view.
Sightings
70
Species
40
Active Months
11
Category Overview
Bugs across Minnesota
This guide focuses on butterflies, bees, beetles, and other small species within Minnesota's wider region guide, making local walks, gardens, and close-up exploring feel richer.
Latest Sightings
Recent insect sightings in Minnesota
A recent look at insect sightings across Minnesota.
Jun 4, 2026
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Aug 14, 2025
Lake Superior Zooi
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Aug 14, 2025
Lake Superior Zooi
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Aug 14, 2025
Lake Superior Zooi
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License: CC BY 4.0 ↗
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Sightings Map
See where insect sightings cluster
Start wide, then zoom in to see where insect sightings cluster across Minnesota.
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Top Highlights
Top 5 bugs to look for in Minnesota
These bugs are snapped the most across this region.
Monarch Butterfly
8 snaps
Four-lined Plant Bug
4 snaps
Brown-belted Bumble Bee
3 snaps
Common Eastern Bumble Bee
3 snaps
Virginia Ctenucha Moth
3 snaps
Places to Start
Best places for bugs in Minnesota
These place guides connect well with the bugs covered in this region.
Park47 sightings50 species
Minnesota, US
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
You might spot Common Eastern Bumble Bee and Turkey.
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Park45 sightings50 species
Minnesota, US
William O'Brien State Park
You might spot Rue Anemone, Bloodroot, and White-Tailed Deer.
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Park30 sightings12 species
Minnesota, US
North Loop
You might spot Common Eastern Bumble Bee and Eastern Gray Squirrel.
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Park30 sightings12 species
Minnesota, US
Danebod
You might spot Red-Tailed Hawk, Canada Goose, and Western Meadowlark.
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Zoo30 sightings12 species
Minnesota, US
SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium
You might spot Sand Tiger Shark, Loggerhead Sea Turtle, and Spiders.
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Aquarium30 sightings11 species
Minnesota, US
SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium
You might spot Sand Tiger Shark and Loggerhead Sea Turtle.
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Full Guide
Full Minnesota bugs list
The complete ranked list for this guide, ordered by sightings count.
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Monarch Butterfly
Four-lined Plant Bug
Brown-belted Bumble Bee
Common Eastern Bumble Bee
Virginia Ctenucha Moth
Widow Skimmer
Black-and-gold Bumble Bee
Bold Jumping Spider
Common Green Darner
Eastern Forktail
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Forest Tent Caterpillar Moth
Isabella Tiger Moth
Mourning Cloak
Red Admiral
Six-spotted Tiger Beetle
Tricolored Bumble Bee
Two-spotted Bumble Bee
Admiral Butterfly
American Lady
Autumn Meadowhawk
Cabbage White
Dot-tailed Whiteface
Eastern Black Carpenter Ant
Eastern Calligrapher
Eastern Cicada-killer Wasp
Eastern Eyed Click Beetle
Eight-spotted Forester Moth
Firefly
Garden Tiger Moth
Goldenrod Soldier Beetle
Hackberry Emperor
Little Wood Satyr
Northern Paper Wasp
Painted Lady
Polyphemus Moth
Red Milkweed Beetle
Rosy Maple Moth
Spring Fishfly
White-striped Black
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