These 10 Bugs Found In Oregon Will Send Shivers Down Your Spine

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.

10) Blue-Eyed Darner dragonfly

I wouldn't want to be in the same room as this guy.

9) Buffalo Treehopper

With tiny, green horns that resemble those of a bison, this insect is aptly-named.

8) Candy-Striped Leafhopper

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.

7) European Cabbage White Butterfly

Don't be fooled by the charming appearance of this winged creature. It's really a pest.

6) False Bombardier Beetle

These insects look a lot like another species of beetle that are known to explode. These are the false starter versions.

5) Giant Leopard Moth

Underneath its white and black wings is a body of bright red.

4) Goldenrod Crab Spider

This spider is bright yellow, but it manages to blend in with the flowers it rests on.

3) Great Golden Digger Wasp

When you think of wasps, you think of dangerous, biting little beasts. These are quite harmless, actually.

2) Red-legged grasshopper

Check out the legs on this one.

1) Tri-Colored Bumble Bee

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!