invasive species

This particular bug is considered invasive in Idaho, but it’s one that you shouldn’t squish if you come across it.

Almost every animal on this list is adorable in one way or another. However, their cute faces will never win over the folks with the Idaho State Department of Agriculture.

According to the Smithsonian Institute, there are approximately 91,000 described types of insects living in the United States. There may be 73,000 more that havening been described yet.

You may have come face-to-face with at least one of these critters!

We’re not saying to rally the troops and fortify your homes but these are not the creatures you want to find in or around your home in the state of Idaho.

It was covered in layers of the tiny mussels.