These 9 Bugs Found In Michigan Will Send Shivers Down Your Spine

Bugs. Insects. Spiders. Critters, creatures, pests. Whatever you want to call them, they make our skin crawl and we tend to want to squish them into oblivion when we see them invading our homes. But many of them serve a purpose. They serve as predators for other invasive species, thus instilling the balance needed to maintain our way of life... Creepy as they may be, we've got to appreciate their role in our eco-system. Here are some native to Michigan that make us freak out when we see them.

9) These critters are bright in color and are known for their gigantic size.

8) Augochlora Sweat Bee

With green an copper highlights in parts of this guy's body, their legs also are also covered in a short golden hair... Kind of a metallic creeper.

7) Cuckoo Wasp

Also known as Emerald wasps for their bright green hue, they are named cuckoo for their habit of laying eggs in other species' nests.

6) Golden Tortoise Beetle

Looks like it belongs in the film series, The Mummy.

5) Halloween Pennant

Look at that orange and black and there's no question why this bug is named after the spooky holiday.

4) Hummingbird hawk moth

These suckers are more often associated with birds, hence the name.

3) American Lady butterfly

Depending on the time of year, you may have seen this lady come for a visit in Michigan.

2) Asian Multicolored Lady Beetle

This one is adept at taking over native territories... Sounds dangerous?

1) Sowbug Killer Spider

You know those pesky sowbugs, otherwise known as rolly pollies or potato bugs? This guy is their natural born enemy.

So what do you think? Have you spotted any of these bugs around Michigan? Are there any that make your skin crawl that we didn't mention? Let us know!