Urban Bug Species Database

A jewel among beetles, shimmering on Warsaw's summer roses, pollinating city gardens between the rush of buses. These metallic green beetles are often seen feeding on flowers in urban parks.

Swift hunters of the urban underground, these many-legged predators patrol building foundations and basement corners, keeping other pest populations in check.

Despite their fearsome pincers, these insects are gentle gardeners of the city, hiding under park benches and helping decompose organic matter in urban green spaces.

Adapted to the salty coastal environment of Gdansk, these specialized flies thrive where few other insects can survive, feeding on decomposing seaweed and marine debris.

Found exclusively in Krakow's ancient architecture, these beetles have adapted to life in centuries-old stone crevices, creating a unique urban ecosystem tied to human history.

Master architects of Wroclaw's many bridges, these spiders create intricate webs between metal supports, taking advantage of the insects drawn to urban waterways.

A living reminder of Lodz's textile heritage, these moths have colonized the city's converted industrial spaces, thriving in the unique microclimate of former factories.

These solitary bees have learned to navigate the bustling atmosphere of Polish market squares, nesting in old building walls while pollinating vendor flowers and nearby gardens.