These 10 Bugs Found In Oregon Will Send Shivers Down Your Spine
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Serena Maria Daniels
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Bugs; those icky things that never fail to give you the creeps. They seem like needless pests but they’re actually really important to our ecosystem. They hunt invasive species, recycle carrion, and pollinate flowers of all varieties. Here are some Oregon-native insects help us out, but of course still look, well, scary.
I wouldn't want to be in the same room as this guy.
"Stictocephala bisonia qtl4" by Quartl - Own work. Licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
With tiny, green horns that resemble those of a bison, this insect is aptly-named.
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This little critter loosely resembles a candy cane... And it's also sweet, sort of. It's known to excrete a sugar-like substance at other bugs.
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Don't be fooled by the charming appearance of this winged creature. It's really a pest.
These insects look a lot like another species of beetle that are known to explode. These are the false starter versions.
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Underneath its white and black wings is a body of bright red.
This spider is bright yellow, but it manages to blend in with the flowers it rests on.
When you think of wasps, you think of dangerous, biting little beasts. These are quite harmless, actually.
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Check out the legs on this one.
How does a photography get such a close-up shot of a busy bumble bee like this?
So now you know a little trivia about those creepy little critters that make you squirm. Which are the worst in your book? Tell us about them in the comments below!
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