Species library

Plains Blue Royal

Tajuria jehana

A flash of sky-blue in the canopy, the Plains Blue Royal is a master of high-speed maneuvers and delicate beauty. Wit...

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Polyphemus Moth

Antheraea polyphemus

Meet the titan of the backyard: the Polyphemus moth. With its massive wingspan and hypnotic eyespots, this nocturnal ...

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Poplar Catkin Sallow

Anathix puta

A delicate master of autumn camouflage, the Poplar Catkin Sallow is a late-season visitor to North American backyards...

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Potato Aphid

Macrosiphum euphorbiae

A tiny titan of the vegetable garden, the Potato Aphid is a master of disguise and survival. Whether appearing in vib...

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Potato Leaf Miner

Liriomyza huidobrensis

Though barely larger than a pinhead, the Potato Leaf Miner leaves its mark through intricate, winding white trails pa...

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Potato Leafhopper

Empoasca fabae

A tiny neon-green traveler with a knack for sideways scuttling, the Potato Leafhopper is a master of the garden vanis...

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Powdered Dancer

Argia moesta

Looking like they've been dusted in fine white flour, the Powdered Dancer is a robust river-dweller. This master of t...

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Poweshiek Skipperling

Oarisma poweshiek

A rare treasure of the American prairie, the Poweshiek Skipperling is a tiny flyer with a mighty story. Known for its...

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Privet Leafhopper

Fieberiella florii

A master of the garden hedge, the Privet Leafhopper is a miniature marvel covered in delicate black speckles. While s...

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Promethea Silkmoth

Callosamia promethea

Witness the dramatic 'cobra' mimicry and striking sexual dimorphism of the Promethea Silkmoth. One of North America's...

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Provence chalk-hill blue

Polyommatus hispana

A shimmering herald of the Mediterranean spring, the Provence chalk-hill blue is a master of the limestone hills. Wit...

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Purple Emperor

Apatura iris

Known as the 'Emperor of the Woods,' this magnificent butterfly is famous for its elusive canopy-dwelling lifestyle a...

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Purple Encrusting Bryozoan

Reptadeonella violacea

Transforming rocky shorelines into vibrant violet mosaics, the Purple Encrusting Bryozoan is a master of colonial arc...

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Purple Leaf Blue

Amblypodia anita

A spectacular example of evolutionary mimicry, the Purple Leaf Blue disguises itself as a withered leaf to hide from ...

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Pustulated Carrion Beetle

Nicrophorus pustulatus

A striking nocturnal 'gravedigger' with a hidden life, the Pustulated Carrion Beetle is famous for its bright orange ...

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Queen

Danaus gilippus

Meet the Queen, a regal mahogany-winged beauty that thrives in the sun-drenched gardens of the Americas. While it sha...

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ragweed leaf beetle

Ophraella communa

The ragweed leaf beetle is a tiny, striped powerhouse that spends its days munching on one of nature's most annoying ...

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Red Admiral

Vanessa atalanta

With their striking red bands and fearless personality, Red Admirals are the charismatic generals of the backyard gar...

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Red Arrow

Rhodothemis lieftincki

A flash of brilliant scarlet against the reeds, the Red Arrow is the ultimate garden pond sentinel. This master of fl...

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Red-banded Leafhopper

Graphocephala coccinea

Often called the 'Candy-striped Leafhopper,' this tiny insect is one of the most vibrantly colored creatures in North...

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Red-belted Bumble Bee

Bombus rufocinctus

With its striking splash of orange and tireless work ethic, the Red-belted Bumble Bee is a late-summer favorite for b...

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Red-bodied Swallowtail

Pachliopta polydorus

A striking tropical visitor with a bold crimson warning, the Red-bodied Swallowtail floats through northern gardens w...

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Red-legged Marsh Beetle

Scirtes tibialis

A tiny master of the leap, the Red-legged Marsh Beetle brings a splash of color and incredible agility to the edges o...

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Red-veined Dropwing

Trithemis arteriosa

A scarlet sentinel of the garden pond, the Red-veined Dropwing is famous for its brilliant crimson hue and its unique...

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Red-veined Pennant

Celithemis bertha

A jewel of the Southern wetlands, the Red-veined Pennant dazzles with its crimson-laced wings and characteristic 'fla...

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Rhododendron Leafhopper

Graphocephala fennahi

Decked out in neon turquoise and racing stripes, the Rhododendron Leafhopper is a tiny gem of the garden. This agile ...

Insects

Riley's Giant Scale Insect

Crypticerya rileyi

A marvel of desert adaptation, Riley's Giant Scale Insect wears a protective coat of fluted wax to thrive in the heat...

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River Jewelwing

Calopteryx aequabilis

The River Jewelwing is a shimmering masterpiece of the waterfront, boasting metallic emerald bodies and elegant, dark...

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Roesel's Bush-cricket

Roeseliana roeselii

Listen for the electric hum of the meadow. The Roesel's Bush-cricket is a master of camouflage with a song that sound...

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Rose Aphid

Macrosiphum rosae

The Rose Aphid is a tiny, fascinating marvel of the garden, turning rosebuds into bustling miniature ecosystems. Disc...

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Rose Flea Beetle

Altica rosae

The Rose Flea Beetle is a tiny, shimmering jewel of the garden, recognizable by its metallic blue-green sheen and rem...

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Rose Leafhopper

Edwardsiana rosae

The Rose Leafhopper is a miniature marvel of the garden, a translucent acrobat that thrives in the secret shadows of ...

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Rose Sawfly

Arge ochropus

A vibrant splash of orange in the garden, the Rose Sawfly is a master of the rose bush. Though often noticed for thei...

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Rose Slug Sawfly

Endelomyia aethiops

A master of disguise in the rose garden, the Rose Slug Sawfly larva looks like a shimmering drop of moss-green slime....

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Roseate Skimmer

Orthemis ferruginea

A bold splash of neon pink in the garden, the Roseate Skimmer is one of the most stunning dragonflies you'll encounte...

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Rosemary Beetle

Chrysolina americana

Adorned in shimmering metallic stripes of emerald and amethyst, the Rosemary Beetle is a slow-moving jewel of the her...

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