Monarch butterfly. Photo: Pamm Cooper
Praying Mantis. Photo: Stacey Stearns
Milkweed beetle taking off. Photo: Pamm Cooper
Squash bugs. Photo: UNH Extension.
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug. Photo: Penn State
Bug Month
UConn Extension is hosting the 6th Annual Bug Month virtually in July. Keep checking the website to see what's buzzing! We’ll be posting butterfly and moth descriptions as well as fact sheets on problem bugs such as the Emerald Ash Borer and Brown Marmorated Stink Bug.
You will even be able to follow the life cycle of beautiful Luna moths!
Bugs are the unsung heroes of our ecosystem. They pollinate our crops and gardens, prey on pest insects, and aerate soils by breaking up decaying material to recycle nutrients.
Lets celebrate bugs this year by taking pictures of them for the photo contest and by improving the environment for them.
What is Bug Month?
Activities & Events
Details on our Programs Page.
Resources for your own Virtual Event
Available Anytime
Location: Our website
Virtual Bug Kits for Youth
Available Anytime
Location: Our website
Bug Week at the CT Science Center
Please visit the Connecticut Science Center for more information on Events & ticket prices.
Photo Contest
Details on our Photo Contest Page.
Registration Form
Bug Month will hold in-person events again in 2021. Register for our mailing list to receive notifications.