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It's that time of year again: Spring. And with it comes warmer weather, blooming flowers, and...bugs. Love them or hate them, you're probably going to encounter some bugs this spring.

Bugs don't get much love and attention, so I decided to use this blog to spotlight some interesting insects that I have encountered.

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To start off, we have this little beetle peeking out of some foliage. He says "hi."

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Pink-Spotted Lady Beetle. Yes, a type of ladybug!

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White-Margined Burrowing Beetle

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Grasshopper

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Argus Tortoise Beetle. The name "Argus" is derived from the name of a 100-eyed giant from Greek mythology!

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A Soldier Beetle, drinking from a water droplet.

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Here we have a Green Stink Bug, blending in and hanging out atop a blade of grass, (top) along with a boldly colored Two-Spotted Stink Bug on a dandelion. (bottom)

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Ant

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These Honey Bees are collecting pollen and nectar from dandelions (top) and tree blossoms (bottom) to create honey.

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Common Eastern Bumble Bee. When I say bugs are abuzz, I mean it literally for the bumble bee. Their wings can flap 200 times per second, creating the buzzing sound they're known for.

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I hope this blog has helped you to appreciate these insects that you probably overlook.

Or maybe it just left you feeling like you have something crawling on you...