Species library

10-spot Ladybird

Adalia decempunctata

A master of disguise and a champion of the garden, the 10-spot Ladybird is one of the most variable and helpful beetl...

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22-spot Ladybird

Psyllobora vigintiduopunctata

The 22-spot ladybird is a bright lemon-yellow gem of the backyard, notable not just for its striking pattern, but for...

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Actaeon Beetle

Megasoma actaeon

One of the heaviest insects on the planet, the Actaeon Beetle is a matte-black titan of the Amazon. With its prehisto...

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Adonis Blue

Polyommatus bellargus

A jewel of the chalk downs, the Adonis Blue is famous for the male's electric sky-blue wings and its remarkable partn...

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Agreeable Tiger Moth

Spilosoma congrua

With its pristine white wings and charming orange 'socks,' the Agreeable Tiger Moth is a peaceful nocturnal visitor t...

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Alder Leaf Beetle

Agelastica alni

A miniature marvel of metallic violet, the Alder Leaf Beetle turns backyard trees into living lace. Watch this shimme...

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Alder Spittlebug

Aphrophora alni

A champion jumper of the garden world, the Alder Spittlebug is famous for its 'cuckoo spit' nurseries and its remarka...

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Allegheny Mound Ant

Formica exsectoides

Famed for their towering dirt skyscrapers and bright red-and-black bodies, Allegheny mound ants are the powerhouse en...

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Aloeus Ox Beetle

Strategus aloeus

The Aloeus Ox Beetle is a glossy, three-horned titan of the backyard. This impressive rhinoceros beetle is one of the...

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Amanda's Pennant

Celithemis amanda

A delicate jewel of the Southern wetlands, the Amanda's Pennant brings a flash of crimson or gold to the waterside. K...

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American Bumble Bee

Bombus pensylvanicus

The American Bumble Bee is a majestic, fuzzy pollinator and a cornerstone of the North American prairie. By tracking ...

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American Burying Beetle

Nicrophorus americanus

The American burying beetle is a rare, vibrant 'nature's recycler' known for its incredible strength and unique paren...

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American Lady

Vanessa virginiensis

A master of disguise with hidden 'eyes' on its wings, the American Lady is a vibrant visitor to sunny backyards acros...

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American Rubyspot

Hetaerina americana

With wings tipped in shimmering crimson and a body of polished emerald, the American Rubyspot is the crown jewel of N...

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American Serpentine Leaf Miner

Liriomyza trifolii

A master of miniature engineering, the American Serpentine Leaf Miner leaves an unmistakable signature of winding whi...

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Aphrodite Fritillary

Argynnis aphrodite

A masterpiece of orange and silver, the Aphrodite Fritillary is a high-energy visitor to North America's summer meado...

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Arcella

Arcella hemisphaerica

Meet the microscopic architect of the pond world. Arcella hemisphaerica is a single-celled wonder that builds its own...

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Asian Giant Hornet

Vespa mandarinia

Meet the world's largest hornet, a striking and powerful apex predator of the Asian forest. Known for its massive siz...

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Asian Lady Beetle

Harmonia axyridis

A master of mimicry and a voracious garden protector, the Asian Lady Beetle is one of the most recognizable insects i...

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Aspen Serpentine Leafminer Moth

Phyllocnistis populiella

Look closely at the silver zig-zags on an aspen leaf and you'll find the work of a master architect. The Aspen Serpen...

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Aster Leafhopper

Macrosteles quadrilineatus

The Aster Leafhopper is a tiny, lime-green acrobat of the insect world, famous for its six-spotted 'face' and its inc...

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Atlantis Fritillary

Argynnis atlantis

A gem of the northern woods, the Atlantis Fritillary is easily recognized by its mesmerizing silver-spotted wings and...

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Autumn Meadowhawk

Sympetrum vicinum

The Autumn Meadowhawk is the late-season sentinel of the dragonfly world, bringing a flash of brilliant red to the ga...

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Aztec Dancer

Argia nahuana

With its striking electric blue body and delicate wings, the Aztec Dancer is a vibrant gem often found hovering over ...

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Bahiagrass Borer

Derobrachus brevicollis

A titan of the Southeastern backyard, the Bahiagrass Borer is one of North America's largest and most impressive beet...

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Bald-faced Hornet

Dolichovespula maculata

The Bald-faced Hornet is the master architect of the backyard, known for its striking ivory mask and impressive hangi...

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Balsam twig aphid

Mindarus pinicolus

Look closely at the tips of your fir trees to find this tiny, wool-covered architect of the forest. The Balsam twig a...

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Balsam Woolly Adelgid

Adelges piceae

A microscopic invader with a massive impact, the Balsam Woolly Adelgid hides beneath a coat of white wax while reshap...

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Banded Pennant

Celithemis fasciata

With its artistic black-banded wings and graceful, butterfly-like flight, the Banded Pennant is the crown jewel of th...

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Barred Sallow

Tiliacea aurago

The Barred Sallow is a living leaf, sporting the brilliant golds and rich purples of the autumn forest. This nocturna...

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Bean Leaf Beetle

Cerotoma trifurcata

A colorful but elusive resident of the vegetable patch, the Bean Leaf Beetle is a master of disguise and a favorite s...

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Beautiful Plume Moth

Amblyptilia acanthadactyla

Master of camouflage with a unique T-shaped silhouette, the Beautiful Plume Moth is a common but often overlooked gem...

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Beech Bark Scale

Madarococcus fagicorticis

A tiny architect of the forest, the Beech Bark Scale transforms New Zealand's beech trunks into a sugary buffet for n...

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Beech Blight Aphid

Grylloprociphilus imbricator

Nicknamed the 'boogie-woogie aphid' for its synchronized dancing, this tiny insect turns American Beech branches into...

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Beech Scale

Cryptococcus fagisuga

Hidden beneath a blanket of white wax, the Beech Scale is a tiny architect of forest change. While individual insects...

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Beet Armyworm Moth

Spodoptera exigua

A master of nighttime disguise, the Beet Armyworm Moth is a world-traveling survivor found in backyards across the gl...

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