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Campus Wildlife Guide:Insects

The species presented in this guide are only represent some of the more interesting ones that you might encounter and easily see on or near the UGA campus.
For more information on these and other insects of the area please refer to one of several printed field guides to insects, moths and butterflies of this area.

Birds Insects Mammals Reptiles Amphibians

List of species in the guide:

Luna Moth, Actias luna
Spinx and Hawk Moths (Sphingidae)
White and Sulphur Butterflies (Peridae)
Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly, Papilio glaucus
Fireflies (Lamphyridae, Photuris spp.)
Ladybug or Ladybird beetle (Coccinellidae)
Carpenter Bee, Xylocopa virginica
Fire ants, Solenopsis invicta
Cicada killer, Sphecius speciosus
Mole Cricket, Gryllotalpa hexadactyla
Dragonflies and Damselflies (Odonata)
Mosquitoes (Culicidae)

Birds Insects Mammals Reptiles Amphibians