Insects
Between 1878 and 1947, Thomas Edison, Isaac Asimov, and Grace Hopper all proclaimed various references to small faults, unanticipated annoyances, and challenging problems to be "bugs". This term now links two of the worlds most prolific and complex entities: insects and computers.1: Cave Crickets
Cave crickets, also known as camel crickets or spider crickets, are distinctive insects commonly found in dark, damp environments.
2: Curve-toothed Geometer Moth
The Curve-toothed Geometer Moth is a member of the Geometridae family, known for their distinctive wing patterns and nocturnal behavior.
3: Eastern Cicada Killer
4: Grasshoppers
Grasshoppers are herbivorous insects known for their powerful hind legs adapted for jumping and their distinctive chirping sounds.
5: Green Tiger Beetles
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6: Ladybugs
7: Millipedes
Millipedes are elongated arthropods with numerous body segments, each bearing two pairs of legs, playing an important role in decomposing organic matter.
8: Paper Wasps
Paper wasps are social insects that construct distinctive umbrella-shaped nests from paper-like material they create by chewing wood fibers.
9: Ribbed Pine Borer
10: Spotted Lanternfly
Spotted lanternflys observed in Springfield Massachusetts in September 2025, and Hampden Massachusetts in October 2025.
11: Three-striped Potato Beetles
12: Woolly Bear Caterpillars
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