Bugs Guide for Tennessee
Forests, mountains, rivers, and rich birdlife
Bug highlights, common sightings, and the best places to look for bugs in Tennessee. Use the highlight list to start quickly, then work through the full guide for a broader local view.
Sightings
29
Species
8
Active Months
12
Category Overview
Bugs across Tennessee
This guide focuses on butterflies, bees, beetles, and other small species within Tennessee's wider region guide, making local walks, gardens, and close-up exploring feel richer.
Latest Sightings
Recent insect sightings in Tennessee
A recent look at insect sightings across Tennessee.
Sightings Map
See where insect sightings cluster
Start wide, then zoom in to see where insect sightings cluster across Tennessee.
Top Highlights
Top 5 bugs to look for in Tennessee
These bugs are snapped the most across this region.
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Places to Start
Best places for bugs in Tennessee
These place guides connect well with the bugs covered in this region.
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T.O. Fuller State Park
You might spot Red Buckeye, Prairie Trillium, and Largeflower Bellwort.
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Pickwick Landing State Park
You might spot American Coot, Crane-Fly Orchid, and Pied-Billed Grebe.
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W.J. Freeman Park
You might spot Eurasian Collared-Dove and Ringless Honey Mushroom.
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Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
You might spot Parachromis Managuensis, Giraffe, and Common Ostrich.
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Chucalissa Archaeological Park
You might spot Red Buckeye, Aniseroot, and Christmas Fern.
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Memphis Zoo
You might spot Azure-Winged Magpie, Pygmy Falcon, and Red Ruffed Lemur.
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Full Guide
Full Tennessee bugs list
The complete ranked list for this guide, ordered by sightings count.
Other Guides
Keep exploring Tennessee
Switch from bugs to birds and flowers for a broader view of Tennessee's wildlife and nature.
