Last checked November 3, 2026 against official sources.
This page lists 2 insects. 1 is nonnative.
Not every species: no complete official list of Michigan insects exists, so this page covers the ones state and Extension sources name. How lists are built.
Official sources single out these insects in Michigan, in their own words:
Disease vectors. “EEE is one of the most dangerous mosquito-borne diseases in the United States, with a 33% fatality rate in people who become ill” Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
Stings when its nest is disturbed. “Because some people do have very serious allergic reactions to stings, those nests need to be removed.” Michigan Department of Natural Resources
From A to Z. Do not handle them.
Habitat: Paper nests that hang in trees and shrubs (and sometimes manmade structures) (Michigan Department of Natural Resources)
Records of insects in Michigan peak in June to August. They show when people record insects, not how many there are (about month bars).
Call 911 or Poison Help at 1-800-222-1222 right away. Poison Help connects you to your local poison center, any time of day.
Official advice from Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development:
Venom labels come only from official sources and link to them; "Not stated" never means harmless. How labels work.
"Nonnative" and "Invasive" follow the wording of the source list. See invasive species in Michigan.
“Because some people do have very serious allergic reactions to stings, those nests need to be removed.”
“EEE is one of the most dangerous mosquito-borne diseases in the United States, with a 33% fatality rate in people who become ill”
“We urge Michiganders to take precautions such as using an EPA-registered insect repellent when outdoors, avoiding areas where mosquitoes are present if possible, and wearing clothing to cover arms and legs to prevent bites.”
“…variabilis ticks (commonly called wood ticks or dog ticks) are most abundant in spring and early summer. Ixodes scapularis, (Black Legged ticks) are most abundant from spring through the summer, and into the warm months of the fall.”