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David G. Fairchild

Ground beetles come in an diversity of colors—most are glossy and black, like this species, but others are iridescent, green, yellow, or orange.

Squash bugs, common throughout the U.S., like to eat squash and pumpkin plants.

Also known as the European fire ant, the common red ant is also found in North America. It can be aggressive and will bite intruders if threatened.

Many Americans are familiar with the brown marmorated stinkbug, an invasive Asian species that has spoiled fruit harvests and invaded homes across the U.S.

June beetles have a three-year life cycle, part of which includes one-inch long, stout-bodied white grubs.

Bumblebees are crucial pollinators for human crops, including blueberries, cranberries, and tomatoes.

Leaf-footed bugs, named after the leaf-like protrusions on their back legs, are often garden pests in North America.

Jumping spiders, a very diverse group well known for their colours and elaborate mating rituals, have sharp vision and an impressive awareness of three-dimensional space.

Ground beetles come in an diveristy of colours—most are glossy and black, like this species, but others are iridescent, green, yellow, or orange.

Grasshoppers are famous for their songs, which some make by rubbing their hind legs together.