We’re pretty fortunate in the state of Washington. You won’t find many of the terrifying insects you might see in other parts of the country. That being said, we’re not without our creepy bugs. Not all of these insects are exclusive to Washington, but if you’re in the wrong place at the wrong time, you might come into contact with one here.
- Silverfish
Cygnus78/Flickr You might find these bugs in the warm, dark areas of your home. They are nocturnal, wingless and can live for months without eating.
- Assassin Bug
Wikipedia Assassin bugs violently stab their prey to death with their beaks. Needless to say, their “bite” is very painful to humans.
- Golden Paper Wasp
TJ Gehling/Flickr Wasps are rarely friendly. The golden paper wasp is no exception.
- Brown Mantidfly
Colleen P/Flickr This bug looks like a wasp, but their mantid-like legs have a single claw used for capturing their prey.
- Buffalo Treehopper
Wikipedia These tiny bugs are harmless, but with their large bison-like heads, they’re definitely creepy.
- North American Carpenter Ants
Bob Peterson/Flickr Carpenter ants are the largest ants on the continent. They have huge jaws for shaving timber, eating other insects and biting humans.
- The Devil’s Coach Horse
Ken-ichi Ueda/Flickr If you see this black bug, run. It’s got a painful bite and a stinky spray.
- Giant Water Bug
Rehman Chughtai/Flickr It’s giant, it’s creepy, it lives in muddy waters, and it will pinch your toes while you’re swimming in a lake.
- Stink Bug
Alan Moore/Flickr This bug stinks in more than one way. In addition to its odor, it destroys plants and food crops.
- North American Cockroach
Lynette/Flickr Yuck.
Which is your least favorite bug?
Cygnus78/Flickr
You might find these bugs in the warm, dark areas of your home. They are nocturnal, wingless and can live for months without eating.
Wikipedia
Assassin bugs violently stab their prey to death with their beaks. Needless to say, their “bite” is very painful to humans.
TJ Gehling/Flickr
Wasps are rarely friendly. The golden paper wasp is no exception.
Colleen P/Flickr
This bug looks like a wasp, but their mantid-like legs have a single claw used for capturing their prey.
These tiny bugs are harmless, but with their large bison-like heads, they’re definitely creepy.
Bob Peterson/Flickr
Carpenter ants are the largest ants on the continent. They have huge jaws for shaving timber, eating other insects and biting humans.
Ken-ichi Ueda/Flickr
If you see this black bug, run. It’s got a painful bite and a stinky spray.
Rehman Chughtai/Flickr
It’s giant, it’s creepy, it lives in muddy waters, and it will pinch your toes while you’re swimming in a lake.
Alan Moore/Flickr
This bug stinks in more than one way. In addition to its odor, it destroys plants and food crops.
Lynette/Flickr
Yuck.
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