Sep 21, 2025
Red River Zooi
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Bugs Guide
Bugs Guide for North Dakota
Prairies, wetlands, grasslands, and open horizons
Bug highlights, common sightings, and the best places to look for bugs in North Dakota. Use the highlight list to start quickly, then work through the full guide for a broader local view.
Sightings
28
Species
18
Active Months
7
Category Overview
Bugs across North Dakota
This guide focuses on butterflies, bees, beetles, and other small species within North Dakota's wider region guide, making local walks, gardens, and close-up exploring feel richer.
Latest Sightings
Recent insect sightings in North Dakota
A recent look at insect sightings across North Dakota.
Sep 16, 2024
Fort Bufordi
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Sightings Map
See where insect sightings cluster
Start wide, then zoom in to see where insect sightings cluster across North Dakota.
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Top Highlights
Top 5 bugs to look for in North Dakota
These bugs are snapped the most across this region.
Painted Lady
4 snaps
Eastern Boxelder Bug
3 snaps
Monarch Butterfly
3 snaps
Forest Tent Caterpillar Moth
2 snaps
Rathke'S Woodlouse
2 snaps
Places to Start
Best places for bugs in North Dakota
These place guides connect well with the bugs covered in this region.
Zoo24 sightings14 species
North Dakota, US
Dakota Zoo
You might spot Tiger, Grizzly Bear, and African Penguin.
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Zoo30 sightings13 species
North Dakota, US
Roosevelt Park Zoo
You might spot African Lion, Tiger, and Reticulated Giraffe.
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Zoo30 sightings14 species
North Dakota, US
Red River Zoo
You might spot Red Panda, Pallas's Cat, and Sichuan Takin.
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Park30 sightings12 species
North Dakota, US
Denbigh Experimental Forest
You might spot Western Poison Ivy, Wild Licorice, and Leadplant.
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Park30 sightings12 species
North Dakota, US
Fort Buford
You might spot Moose, Ring-Necked Pheasant, and Field Bindweed.
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Park30 sightings12 species
US
International Peace Garden
You might spot Tricolored Bumble Bee and Half-Black Bumble Bee.
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Full Guide
Full North Dakota bugs list
The complete ranked list for this guide, ordered by sightings count.
14 snaps23 snaps33 snaps42 snaps52 snaps62 snaps71 snaps81 snaps91 snaps101 snaps111 snaps121 snaps131 snaps141 snaps151 snaps161 snaps171 snaps181 snaps
Painted Lady
Eastern Boxelder Bug
Monarch Butterfly
Forest Tent Caterpillar Moth
Rathke'S Woodlouse
Seven-spotted Lady Beetle
Asian Lady Beetle
Band-winged Meadowhawk
Common Green Darner
Differential Grasshopper
Diplolepis spinosa
Fatmucket
Four-spotted Chaser
Isabella Tiger Moth
Ladybug
Meadow Fritillary
Red Admiral
Waved Sphinx
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