Bugs can be found everywhere: in fallow fields, meadows, bogs or forests, along the coast or in the mountains. They live on herbs, grasses, shrubs, or trees. Many species can also be observed in cities and gardens. Not all bugs are easily recognizable at first glance; some species closely resemble beetles, mosquitoes, or ants. Ekkehard Wachmann and Jürgen Deckert, both recognized experts in the field, present over 300 of the most remarkable bug species in Germany. This selection provides a representative overview of this diverse and fascinating group of insects. Knowledge about their anatomy, development, lifestyle, and distribution is conveyed, along with characteristic identification features, similarities, and potential confusions. A list of host plants allows for targeted searches for the bugs living on them.