Some insects starting with the letter N are net-winged beetles, needle bugs, and noctuid moths. These names make it easy for learners to connect the letter N with living things.
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Learning insects that start with n helps students grow their English vocabulary and remember new words more easily.
List of Insects That Start With N with Pictures
- Nicrophorus Investigator Beetle
- Neoclytus Acuminatus
- Nymphalis Antiopa Butterfly
- Nothrus Mite
- Notonecta Glauca Bug
- Nephila Spider
- Nymphoides Leaf Miner
- Nerius Fly
- Noctuid Tiger Moth
- Northern Pine Beetle
- Needle Ant
- Nysius Bug
- Northern Corn Rootworm
- Noctuid Moth
- Nicrophorus Beetle
- Notonecta Bug
- Northern Termite
- Nettle Caterpillar
- Negro Bug
- Northern Stink Bug
- Nymphalid Butterfly
- Nettle Moth
- Net-Winged Beetle
- Northern Firefly
- Nectar Butterfly
- Nymphalinae Butterfly
- Nocturnal Moth
- Northern Bee Fly
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Common Insects That Start With N
- Net-Winged Beetle
- Nettle Moth
- Neriid Fly
- Noctuid Moth
- Nymphalid Butterfly
- Nysius Bug
- Northern Corn Rootworm
- Nicrophorus Beetle
- Neoclytus Beetle
- Needle Ant
Flying Insects That Start With N
- Neriid Fly
- Nettle Moth
- Noctuid Moth
- Net-Winged Beetle
- Nymphalid Butterfly
- Northern Caddisfly
- Nymphalinae Butterfly
- Nocturnal Firefly
- Neuroptera Insect
- Nymphoides Leaf Moth
Bugs and Insects That Start With N
- Nysius Bug
- Nettle Bug
- Net Bug
- Needle Bug
- Northern Stink Bug
- Nymph Bug
- Notonecta Bug
- Nabid Bug
- Negro Bug
- Nectar Bug
Insects and Arthropods That Start With N
- Neriid Fly
- Net-Winged Beetle
- Nicrophorus Beetle
- Neoclytus Beetle
- Nysius Bug
- Northern Corn Rootworm
- Nettle Moth
- Nymphalid Butterfly
- Nautilus Moth
- Nautical Shrimp Insect
Rare and Unique Insects Beginning With N
- Nicrophorus Investigator Beetle: A burying beetle known for feeding on carrion and helping recycle nutrients.
- Neoclytus Acuminatus: Longhorn beetle with striking yellow and black patterns, often found on dead wood.
- Nymphalis Antiopa Butterfly: Also called the mourning cloak, a rare butterfly with deep brown wings and yellow edges.
- Nothrus Mite: A soil-dwelling mite important in breaking down organic matter, though often unnoticed.
- Notonecta Glauca Bug: A backswimmer insect that lives in ponds and swims upside down.
- Nephila Spider (golden orb-weaver): Large web-building spider known for its golden silk, sometimes grouped with insects.
- Nymphoides Leaf Miner: Tiny insect larva that tunnels inside aquatic plant leaves, leaving visible trails.
- Nerius Fly: A stilt-legged fly with long legs and unusual appearance, often seen in tropical regions.
- Noctuid Tiger Moth: Brightly patterned moth belonging to the noctuid family, rare in some regions.
- Northern Pine Beetle: Bark beetle that attacks pine trees, sometimes causing forest damage.
Colorful Insects That Begin With N
- Nettle Moth
- Net-Winged Beetle
- Nymphalid Butterfly
- Nymphalis Antiopa (Mourning Cloak)
- Noctuid Moth
- Neoclytus Beetle
- Northern Painted Lady
- Nymphalinae Butterfly
- Nectar Butterfly
- Northern Firefly
Garden and Farm Insects Starting With N
- Northern Corn Rootworm
- Nysius Bug
- Nettle Moth
- Net-Winged Beetle
- Needle Ant
- Nicrophorus Beetle
- Nabid Bug
- Nymph Bug
- Noctuid Moth
- Northern Aphid
Dangerous or Harmful Insects That Start With N
- Needle Ant: An aggressive ant with a painful sting that can cause allergic reactions.
- Nysius Bug: Small plant-feeding insect that damages crops like wheat and vegetables.
- Northern Corn Rootworm: Beetle species whose larvae attack corn roots, reducing crop growth.
- Noctuid Moth (caterpillar pests): A moth group whose larvae chew leaves and harm many plants.
- Nicrophorus Beetle (crop damage species): Though mostly scavengers, some species harm crops by feeding on seedlings.
- Notonecta Bug (backswimmer, painful bite): Aquatic insect with a strong bite that can hurt humans.
- Northern Termite: Wood-eating insect that causes serious structural damage to buildings.
- Nettle Caterpillar: Spiny caterpillar with irritating hairs that can sting skin.
- Negro Bug: Tiny insect that feeds on grasses and crops, reducing yields.
- Northern Stink Bug: Releases foul odor and damages fruits and vegetables by piercing them.
Pollinator and Beneficial Insects Beginning With N
- Nymphalid Butterfly: A butterfly group with many colorful species that visit flowers and transfer pollen.
- Nettle Moth (some species): Certain moths that, despite their name, help in pollinating plants during night activity.
- Net-Winged Beetle: Brightly patterned beetle that sometimes feeds on nectar and plays a minor pollinator role.
- Northern Firefly: Produces light for communication but also supports ecosystems by preying on pests.
- Nectar Butterfly: Butterfly that mainly feeds on nectar and spreads pollen between flowers.
- Nymphalis Antiopa: Also called the mourning cloak butterfly, known for aiding wildflower pollination.
- Nymphalinae Butterfly: A subfamily of butterflies important for transferring pollen while feeding.
- Nocturnal Moth (certain pollinating kinds): Night-active moths that pollinate flowers which bloom after sunset.
- Northern Bee Fly: A fuzzy insect resembling a bee that visits flowers and assists in pollination.
- Nephila Spider (helps control insect population): Large golden orb-weaver spider that maintains balance by reducing pest numbers.
Endangered Insects That Start With N
- Nymphalis Antiopa Butterfly
- Northern Hairstreak
- Nicrophorus Americanus (American Burying Beetle)
- Neoclytus Beetle (rare types)
- Nymphalid Specialist Butterfly
- Nettle Moth (regional)
- Northern Bee Fly (declining populations)
- Nocturnal Pollinating Moth (rare species)
- Net-Winged Beetle (endangered types)
- Nabid Bug (regional decline)
Regional Insects Beginning With N (North America, Asia, Europe)
- Nicrophorus Americanus (North America)
- Nymphalis Antiopa (Europe, Asia, North America)
- Northern Corn Rootworm (North America)
- Net-Winged Beetle (Europe, North America)
- Nettle Moth (Asia, Europe)
- Nysius Bug (Asia, North America)
- Neoclytus Acuminatus (North America)
- Northern Aphid (Europe, Asia)
- Nymphalid Butterfly (global regions)
- Noctuid Moth (Asia, Europe, America)
Types of Insects That Start With N
- Beetles (Net-Winged Beetle, Neoclytus Beetle, Nicrophorus Beetle)
- Moths (Nettle Moth, Noctuid Moth, Nymphalis Antiopa)
- Butterflies (Nymphalid Butterfly, Northern Painted Lady)
- Bugs (Nysius Bug, Notonecta Bug, Nabid Bug)
- Flies (Neriid Fly, Northern Bee Fly)
- Ants (Needle Ant)
- Termites (Northern Termite)
- Fireflies (Northern Firefly)
- Leafhoppers (Northern Leafhopper)
- Caddisflies (Northern Caddisfly)
Insect Names That Start With N (A–Z List)
- Nabid Bug
- Naphthalene Moth
- Navel Orangeworm
- Neoclytus Beetle
- Neriid Fly
- Nettle Moth
- Net-Winged Beetle
- Nicrophorus Beetle
- Night Moth
- Noctuid Moth
- Notonecta Bug
- Northern Corn Rootworm
- Northern Caddisfly
- Northern Firefly
- Northern Termite
- Northern Aphid
- Northern Painted Lady
- Nymph Bug
- Nymphalid Butterfly
- Nymphalis Antiopa
Lifecycle and Habitat of Insects That Start With N
- Net-Winged Beetle
- Nettle Moth
- Nymphalis Antiopa Butterfly
- Nicrophorus Americanus
- Northern Corn Rootworm
- Noctuid Moth
- Nymphalid Butterfly
- Nysius Bug
- Neoclytus Beetle
- Northern Firefly
Most Commonly Confused Insects Starting With N
- Nettle Moth vs Nettle Bug
- Net-Winged Beetle vs Firefly
- Nymphalid Butterfly vs Other Butterflies
- Nicrophorus Beetle vs Neoclytus Beetle
- Nysius Bug vs Nabid Bug
FAQs About Insects Starting With N
Which insects starting with N are pollinators?
Nymphalid Butterfly, Net-Winged Beetle, and some Noctuid Moths are known pollinators.
Are there endangered insects beginning with N?
Yes, Nicrophorus Americanus and some Nymphalid Butterflies are endangered.
Which garden insects start with N?
Common ones include Northern Corn Rootworm, Nysius Bug, and Nettle Moth.
Do harmful insects start with N?
Yes, Needle Ant, Northern Termite, and Northern Corn Rootworm are harmful.
Are colorful insects beginning with N common?
Yes, Nymphalis Antiopa, Net-Winged Beetle, and Nettle Moth are colorful.
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