A t first glance, Wisconsin's state symbols might seem a little boring. It shares its state tree, the sugar maple, with three other states. Wisconsin's state bird, the robin, also represents neighboring Michigan, as well as New York.
Violets represent neighboring Illinois, as well as New Jersey and New Brunswick.
Wisconsin's official wildlife animal, the white-tailed deer represents ten other states, including neighboring Michigan and Illinois. But at least it's a native species. The state insect is the European honeybee. Several states and provinces have adopted such fabulous treasures of the earth as gold, jade, and diamonds. Fortunately, Wisconsinites threw in a few designations that are more unique, even spectacular.