Insects That Turn Red When TouchedĀ 

June 3, 2024

These mites are bright red and their color can become more intense when disturbed.Found in soil and leaf litter, especially after rain.

Red Velvet MiteĀ 

This bug has a striking red and black coloration that can become more vivid when touched.Commonly found on milkweed plants.

Milkweed Bug

While naturally red with black spots, some ladybugs excrete a red fluid called reflex blood when disturbed, which acts as a defense mechanism.Found on plants, especially where aphids are present.

Ladybug

These ants are reddish-brown and can become more active and aggressive when disturbed.Found in mounds in open fields and lawns.

Red Fire Ant

These bugs are black with red markings, and their red color becomes more noticeable when they are disturbed or squashed.Often found on boxelder trees and other maples.

Boxelder Bug