Bugs Guide for Washington
Rainforests, mountains, islands, coasts, and wildlife
Bug highlights, common sightings, and the best places to look for bugs in Washington. Use the highlight list to start quickly, then work through the full guide for a broader local view.
Sightings
146
Species
9
Active Months
12

Category Overview
Bugs across Washington
This guide focuses on butterflies, bees, beetles, and other small species within Washington's wider region guide, making local walks, gardens, and close-up exploring feel richer.
Latest Sightings
Recent insect sightings in Washington
A recent look at insect sightings across Washington.
Sightings Map
See where insect sightings cluster
Start wide, then zoom in to see where insect sightings cluster across Washington.
Top Highlights
Top 5 bugs to look for in Washington
These bugs are snapped the most across this region.





62 snaps





53 snaps





8 snaps





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6 snaps
Places to Start
Best places for bugs in Washington
These place guides connect well with the bugs covered in this region.

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Centennial Park
You might spot Surf Scoter, Eastern Cottontail, and Rugosa Rose.
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Matthews Beach Park
You might spot Mallard, American Wigeon, and Ring-Billed Gull.
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Mount Baker Park
You might spot Cross Orbweaver, Western Redcedar, and Fringed Willowherb.
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Be'er Sheva Park
You might spot Cross Orbweaver, Mallard, and Fringed Willowherb.
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Seaquest State Park
You might spot Western Yellow Pond-Lily, Rose Spirea, and Fireweed.
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Madison Park
You might spot Strawberry Tree, Mallard, and American Beaver.
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Full Guide
Full Washington bugs list
The complete ranked list for this guide, ordered by sightings count.
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