As typically happens in a state the size of Kansas, several insect pests made their presence known in our crop fields. Some species developed to unexpectedly high levels in localized areas, whereas others became noteworthy because of their novelty. Some caused economic loss, others merely attracted interest because of their abundance and the situations where they were found, such as on plants not normally viewed as hosts. This poster visually reviews some of the most striking arthropod examples encountered throughout Kansas during the past year.