Arthropods of Our Homes Image Gallery

Arthropods – insects, spiders, and their relatives – are all around us. Many spend their entire lives in the wilds of nature, rarely seen by humans. Others, however, accidentally or intentionally inhabit our homes, taking up residence in our basements, kitchens, bathrooms, and even bedrooms. Their lives are rarely observed, but play out daily in the shadows, corners, and crevices of our homes. Interested in learning more about your home’s arthropods? Check out our “Arthropods of Our Homes” project.

Check out our photo gallery of the most common arthropods you may encounter in your home. Learn more about your tiny house guests in the “Arthropod Descriptions” section.

Camel cricket

Camel crickets

Springtail

Springtails

Silverfish

Silverfish

Earwig

Earwigs

House centipede

House centipedes

Cockroaches

Cockroaches

Termites

Termites

Stink bug

Stink bugs

Bed bug

Bed bugs

Ants

Ants

Carpenter ant

Carpenter ants

Hornet

Hornets

Parasitic wasp

Parasitic wasps

Death-watch beetle

Death-watch beetles

Carpet beetle

Carpet beetles

Carpet beetle larvae

Carpet beetle larvae

Flour beetle

Flour beetles

Mosquito

Mosquitoes

Moth fly

Moth flies

Dark-winged fungus gnat

Dark-winged fungus gnats

Vinegar fly

Vinegar flies

House fly

House flies

Blow fly

Blow flies

Meal moth

Meal moths

House spider

House spiders

Cellar spider

Cellar spiders

Jumping spider

Jumping spiders

Dust mites

Dust mites

Isopods

Isopods

Millipede

Millipedes