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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
53
Species
32
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
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Aug 14, 2025
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Aug 14, 2025
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Jun 7, 2026
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
3 snaps
Widow Skimmer
3 snaps
Bold Jumping Spider
2 snaps
Common Eastern Bumble Bee
2 snaps
Places to Start
Best places for bugs in Minnesota
These place guides connect well with the bugs covered in this region.
Park113 sightings16 species
Minnesota, US
William O'Brien State Park
You might spot Rue Anemone, Eastern Skunk Cabbage, and Bloodroot.
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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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Park30 sightings12 species
Minnesota, US
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
You might spot Common Eastern Bumble Bee and Turkey.
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Zoo30 sightings12 species
Minnesota, US
SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium
You might spot Duck, Red-Winged Blackbird, and Canada Goose.
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Aquarium30 sightings12 species
Minnesota, US
SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium
You might spot Duck, Red-Winged Blackbird, and Canada Goose.
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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
Widow Skimmer
Bold Jumping Spider
Common Eastern Bumble Bee
Common Green Darner
Eastern Forktail
Forest Tent Caterpillar Moth
Isabella Tiger Moth
Mourning Cloak
Red Admiral
Tricolored Bumble Bee
Two-spotted Bumble Bee
Admiral Butterfly
American Lady
Autumn Meadowhawk
Brown-belted Bumble Bee
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
Northern Paper Wasp
Painted Lady
Red Milkweed Beetle
Rosy Maple Moth
Spring Fishfly
White-striped Black
Other Guides
Keep exploring Minnesota
Switch from bugs to birds and flowers for a broader view of Minnesota's wildlife and nature.
