These 10 Bugs In Georgia Will Send Shivers Down Your Spine

Beauty in Georgia can be found in the tallest oak tree to the smallest insect. Sometimes, the very things that repulse us are the same things that fascinate and excite us. Have you ever stopped and taken a look at these fascinating creatures in Georgia? This collection of photos are an up-close-and-personal look at insects commonly found in Georgia. These pictures of 10 bugs are sure to fascinate you--and send shivers down your spine.

1) Bee (Megachile psuedobrevis)

These are some of the most interesting photos of bees I've ever seen! This close up shot of a bee's face shows every detail of the insect.

2) Another bee...(Cemolobus-ipomoeae)

This little creature is incredibly important for the pollination of our plants--making Georgia both beautiful and fruitful!

3) Robberfly (Promachus rufipes)

These flies are also called Asilidae and assassian flies. They are notorious for preying on smaller insects, catching their prey mid-air.

These ruthless flies wait until other insects are in flight, and then ambush them. They will eat grasshoppers, dragonflies, and even other robberflies! They will practically eat any insect that is smaller than them.

4) Chinese Mantis

The Chinese Mantis was once exclusive to the Asia mainland and was introduced to North America in the 1890s. They are extremely beneficial to gardens, as they prey on insects that are harmful to plants. The females constantly feed in order to have enough energy to lay eggs. If you see one of these guys, it's best to leave them where they're at!

5) White-marked Tussock Moth caterpillar (Orgyia leucostigma)

This unique looking caterpillar is more interesting to look at than its butterfly counterpart. They turn into ordinary brown-colored moths that are common in North America.

6) Northern Paper Wasp (Polistes fuscatus)

This wasp is usually around human development since it loves to nest in areas where wood is readily available to build their nests. It is because of this that they are commonly found near woodlands and savannas ( which fits Georgia perfectly!) Be careful getting close to this guy--he stings!

7) Moth - Ailanthus Webworm (Atteva punctella)

This moth is originally from China, but can now be found throughout North America--including Georgia.

8) Green Lynx Spider

This interesting looking spider is usually found on green plants, but for this shot it thought it would look better on a pink flower :) The female makes egg sacs almost as big as her, and she can fill it with up to 600 orange eggs. One of the ways she protects her eggs is by spraying venom up to a foot away!

9) Spider - Species unknown

This spider is up eating a midnight snack. I'm not sure what type of spider it is--but it sure is creepy!

10) Blue Dasher (Dragonfly)

This dragonfly is a bright vibrant blue color and is a common type of dragonfly found throughout the U.S. The females have yellow stripes, and they turn blue at a slower rate than males. The males ' blue and white pruinescence is a defense against predators at the edge of water, and it's a way to protect their territories from other males.

If you want to see more fascinating pictures of bugs up close from all over the world, check out these photos by USGS Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab. What do you think of these creepy photos--pretty cool, huh? Do you have any interesting photos of bugs in Georgia? Share them in the comments below!