Insects in Manitoba

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the 10 most common insects in Manitoba?

The 10 most common insects in Manitoba are:

1. Monarch (Danaus plexippus)
2. Asian Lady Beetle (Harmonia axyridis)
3. Seven-spotted Lady Beetle (Coccinella septempunctata)
4. Thistle Stem Gall Fly (Urophora cardui)
5. Tricolored Bumble Bee (Bombus ternarius)
6. Two-spotted Bumble Bee (Bombus bimaculatus)
7. Mourning Cloak (Nymphalis antiopa)
8. Western Honey Bee (Apis mellifera)
9. Oak Rough Bulletgall Wasp (Disholcaspis quercusmamma)
10. Two-striped Grasshopper (Melanoplus bivittatus)

What is the most observed insect in Manitoba?

The most observed insect in Manitoba is Monarch (Danaus plexippus), with 1,620 recorded observations.

What are the most common invasive insects in Manitoba?

Some of the most commonly observed invasive insects in Manitoba include:

1. Thistle Stem Gall Fly (Urophora cardui)
2. Cystiphora sonchi

What are the most common native insects in Manitoba?

Some of the most commonly observed native insects in Manitoba include:

1. Oak Rough Bulletgall Wasp (Disholcaspis quercusmamma)
2. Diplolepis spinosa