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Updated: March 13, 2023
Honey Bees
Honey bees are non-native bees that are used for pollination and production of honey and wax. They are social insects that live in large colonies. They will only sting to defend themselves.
Updated: March 10, 2023
Orange Aphids on Milkweed
Oleander aphids, (Aphis nerii) are little orange insects that commonly infest milkweed plants.
Updated: March 1, 2023
Mud Daubers
Mud daubers are dark, often metallic black or blue wasps. They are not aggressive.
Updated: March 1, 2023
Kissing Bugs
Kissing bugs, the bloodsucking conenose (Triatoma sanguisuga), are present in Maryland, but they are of little cause for concern. The risk of contracting a disease from them is extremely low. Common wheel bugs and boxelder bugs are often mistaken for kissing bugs.
Updated: March 1, 2023
Horse and Deer Flies
Horse flies and deer flies live in wet areas. The females can inflict a painful bite.
Updated: March 1, 2023
Chiggers
Chiggers are a tiny larvae of mites in the genus Eutrombicula. Their bite causes intense itching.
Updated: March 1, 2023
Bumble Bees
Bumble bees are important pollinators that feed on nectar and pollen. They very rarely sting.
Updated: March 1, 2023
Asian Longhorned Tick
Asian longhorn ticks are more commonly found in tall grass and pasture environments more so than forest environments. While they prefer to feed on wildlife and livestock, longhorned ticks will feed on pets and humans as well.
Updated: March 1, 2023
Meet a Pollinator: Carpenter Bee
Carpenter bees are the largest native bees in the United States and they are effective pollinators.
Updated: March 1, 2023
Meet a Pollinator: Cellophane Bee
Cellophane bees are important pollinators of plants and they are not aggressive/defensive.
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