Jun 17, 2026
Murie Ranch Historic Districti
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Bugs Guide
Bugs Guide for Wyoming
Mountains, basins, plains, and iconic wildlife
Bug highlights, common sightings, and the best places to look for bugs in Wyoming. Use the highlight list to start quickly, then work through the full guide for a broader local view.
Sightings
35
Species
29
Active Months
12
Category Overview
Bugs across Wyoming
This guide focuses on butterflies, bees, beetles, and other small species within Wyoming's wider region guide, making local walks, gardens, and close-up exploring feel richer.
Latest Sightings
Recent insect sightings in Wyoming
A recent look at insect sightings across Wyoming.
Jun 17, 2026
Murie Ranch Historic Districti
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Jun 3, 2026
Cheyenne Botanic Gardensi
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May 28, 2026
Cheyenne Botanic Gardensi
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Sightings Map
See where insect sightings cluster
Start wide, then zoom in to see where insect sightings cluster across Wyoming.
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Top Highlights
Top 5 bugs to look for in Wyoming
These bugs are snapped the most across this region.
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
3 snaps
Glover's Silkmoth
3 snaps
Bold Jumping Spider
2 snaps
Julia Orangetip
2 snaps
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Anise Swallowtail
1 snaps
Places to Start
Best places for bugs in Wyoming
These place guides connect well with the bugs covered in this region.
Park49 sightings50 species
Wyoming, US
Murie Ranch Historic District
You might spot Moose, Arrowleaf Balsamroot, and Black Bear.
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Park30 sightings12 species
Wyoming, US
Cheyenne Botanic Gardens
You might spot Hunt's Bumble Bee and Two-Spotted Bumble Bee.
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Park30 sightings12 species
Wyoming, US
Laurance S. Rockefeller Preserve
You might spot Moose, Black Bear, and Sticky Geranium.
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Park40 sightings50 species
Wyoming, US
Mormon Row Historic District
You might spot Moose, Uinta Ground Squirrel, and American Bison.
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Park30 sightings12 species
Wyoming, US
Andy Chambers Ranch Historic District
You might spot Moose, Uinta Ground Squirrel, and American Bison.
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Park30 sightings12 species
Wyoming, US
Menor's Ferry
You might spot Moose, Uinta Ground Squirrel, and Arrowleaf Balsamroot.
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Full Guide
Full Wyoming bugs list
The complete ranked list for this guide, ordered by sightings count.
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Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Glover's Silkmoth
Bold Jumping Spider
Julia Orangetip
Anise Swallowtail
Boisduval's Blue
Clodius Parnassian
Common Alpine
Common Pill Woodlouse
Common Ringlet
Common Whitetail
European Woolcarder Bee
Garden Tiger Moth
Milbert's Tortoiseshell
Monarch Butterfly
Mountain Lady Beetle
Mourning Cloak
Police Car Moth
Silvery Blue
Small-Eyed Sphinx
Spotted Fritillary
Spotted Tussock Moth
Two-tailed Swallowtail
West Coast Lady
Western Tent Caterpillar Moth
Western Tiger Swallowtail
White-lined Sphinx
White-spotted Sawyer
Zebra Jumping Spider
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