Bugs Guide for New York
Mountains, forests, lakes, coasts, and parks
Bug highlights, common sightings, and the best places to look for bugs in New York. Use the highlight list to start quickly, then work through the full guide for a broader local view.
Sightings
80
Species
10
Active Months
12
Category Overview
Bugs across New York
This guide focuses on butterflies, bees, beetles, and other small species within New York's wider region guide, making local walks, gardens, and close-up exploring feel richer.
Latest Sightings
Recent insect sightings in New York
A recent look at insect sightings across New York.
Sightings Map
See where insect sightings cluster
Start wide, then zoom in to see where insect sightings cluster across New York.
Top Highlights
Top 5 bugs to look for in New York
These bugs are snapped the most across this region.
25 snaps
16 snaps
11 snaps
10 snaps
10 snaps
Places to Start
Best places for bugs in New York
These place guides connect well with the bugs covered in this region.
New York, US
Black Creek Park
You might spot Stream Bluet, Variable Dancer, and Eastern Pondhawk.
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New York, US
Onondaga Lake Park
You might spot Ring-Billed Gull, Canada Goose, and Rough Cocklebur.
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Governors Island
You might spot Common Mugwort and White Snakeroot.
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Sara D. Roosevelt Park
You might spot House Sparrow, Princess Tree, and Rock Pigeon.
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New York, US
Aqueduct Walk
You might spot Tree-Of-Heaven, Spotted Lanternfly, and Rock Pigeon.
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New York, US
Roscoe Conkling Park
You might spot Black Cherry and Allegheny Mountain Dusky Salamander.
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Full Guide
Full New York bugs list
The complete ranked list for this guide, ordered by sightings count.
Other Guides
Keep exploring New York
Switch from bugs to birds and flowers for a broader view of New York's wildlife and nature.
