Hudson Valley Bugs

Hudson Valley residents can check more than filters to see if this bug is in their yard.

Insectidentification.org shared that "Their wings are as long as, or longer than, their bodies, and fold tightly over each other when closed."

Have your ever seen one of these up close? Check out the creepy crawly video.

Ever watch a bug crawl out of a log after you put it on the fire? New York has Firewood regulations for that exact reason.

At first you may hear them, then you'll see them. If you're lucky, you won't smell them.

These plants can be used as bug repellent and an all natural ingredient for a meal.

A variety of sources were used to compile a list of the official state insect(s) of each U.S. state, as well as their unique characteristics. Read on to see if you can guess which insect(s) represent your state.

Watch out for these pests!

Insects pollinate not only fruits, vegetables and flowers but we also have them to thank for the honey we enjoy and the beeswax that's in our favorite lip products.

Dragonflies are fun to watch and they are also something you want in your yard if you live in the Hudson Valley.