California has the largest insect diversity in North America due to its varied microclimates and floral makeup. The Bay Area is also highly diverse, but some insects are encountered more frequently than others. Below are some of the insects, spiders and other arthropods most often encountered by people in their homes and gardens. Click on an image to find out more about them.
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