These 10 Creepy Bugs Found In Alabama Will Definitely Send Shivers Down Your Spine

I've never been a fan of bugs and NEVER WILL BE! As soon as I see a bug crawling across the floor, I forget the animal lover in me and either stomp it or reach for the bug spray. Some bugs freak me out, but for the most part, they just really "bug" me. There are many different types of bugs, insects and arachnids located throughout Alabama and I've listed 10 below.

1. Fire Ant

These ants can be distinguished from other ants by their copper brown head and darker abdomen. Also, if you step in a fire ant hill, you'll know it. TRUST ME!!!

2. Black Widow Spider

The black widow spider is considered the most venomous spider in the United States. Its venom is 15 times more toxic than the venom of a prairie rattlesnake. I've never seen one of these spiders up close and hope I never do!

3. Hornet

There are approximately 20 hornet species. Most hornets build their nests in trees, but many build their nests underground.

4. Scorpion

Scorpions are easily recognized by their eight legs, grasping pedipalps and narrow, segmented tail with a venomous stinger on the tip. A scorpion sting is painful, but it's usually harmless.

5. Bed Bug

Bed bugs have been known as human parasites for many years and infestations have increased greatly since the 1980s.

6. Boll Weevil

The boll weevil is America's most celebrated agricultural pest.

7. Earwig

Earwigs are mostly nocturnal and active at night, feeding on plants and insects.

8. Brown Recluse Spider

The brown recluse spider is a venomous spider with no obvious color patterns on its abdomen or legs. This spider can go for six months without food.

9. Centipede

There are approximately 8,000 centipede species in the world and despite the name, they can have as few as 20 legs or even more than 300.

10. Green June Beetle

The green June beetle, or green June bug, is attracted to gardens, orchards and crops. This bug is harmless to humans, but it can really destroy crops.

Are you a fan of bugs? Do particular bugs, insects or arachnids freak you out? Let us know in the comments below!