Species library

Brown Ambrosia Aphid

Uroleucon ambrosiae

A master of the backyard meadow, the Brown Ambrosia Aphid forms bustling colonies on sunflowers and goldenrod. Watch ...

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Brown Argus

Aricia agestis

A chocolate-colored jewel of the grassland, the Brown Argus is a master of the low-altitude dash. Once restricted to ...

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Brown-belted Bumble Bee

Bombus griseocollis

A hardy and adaptable pollinator, the Brown-belted Bumble Bee is a welcome sight in North American gardens. Known for...

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Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

Halyomorpha halys

A global traveler with a shield-shaped shell, the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug is as famous for its 'stinky' defense as...

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Brown Prionid

Orthosoma brunneum

A mahogany-colored titan of the summer night, the Brown Prionid is one of the most impressive longhorn beetles found ...

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Brown Soft Scale

Coccus hesperidum

A tiny but resilient master of disguise, the brown soft scale is a master at blending into the stems and leaves of yo...

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Brown Stink Bug

Euschistus servus

A master of camouflage and chemical defense, the Brown Stink Bug is a common shield-shaped visitor to North American ...

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Buff Ermine

Spilosoma lutea

A charming nocturnal visitor, the Buff Ermine is easily recognized by its warm, buttery wings and delicate black spec...

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Bush Scarlet

Axiocerses amanga

A flash of brilliant crimson in the African sun, the Bush Scarlet is one of the savanna's most striking small butterf...

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Cabbage Moth

Mamestra brassicae

A master of nocturnal camouflage, the Cabbage Moth is a resilient and highly adaptable visitor to backyards across Eu...

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Cabbage Whitefly

Aleyrodes proletella

The Cabbage Whitefly is the snowy ghost of the vegetable patch. Though tiny, these resilient insects can turn a singl...

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Calico Pennant

Celithemis elisa

A miniature masterpiece of the wetlands, the Calico Pennant stands out with its stained-glass wing patterns and its h...

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calico scale

Eulecanium cerasorum

A striking but stealthy garden resident, the Calico Scale is easily identified by the ornate white-and-brown pattern ...

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California Bumble Bee

Bombus californicus

The California Bumble Bee is a vital western pollinator recognizable by its unusually long face and gentle nature. On...

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California Root Borer

Prionus californicus

A titan of the western landscape, the California Root Borer is one of North America's largest and most impressive lon...

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Carchesium

Carchesium polypinum

The microscopic 'glass trees' of your pond. Carchesium polypinum is a colonial wonder that turns a single drop of wat...

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Cardinal Meadowhawk

Sympetrum illotum

The Cardinal Meadowhawk is a vibrant flash of scarlet in the summer sky, known for its bold personality and striking ...

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Carmine Spider Mite

Tetranychus cinnabarinus

The Carmine Spider Mite is a tiny but vibrant architect of the undergrowth, famous for its brilliant red hue and the ...

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Cecropia Moth

Hyalophora cecropia

Witness the spectacular beauty of the Cecropia Moth, a nocturnal giant with a wingspan of up to seven inches. This na...

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Centropyxis aculeata

Centropyxis aculeata

The ultimate microscopic architect, Centropyxis aculeata builds a spiny suit of armor from grains of sand. Found in e...

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Centropyxis ecornis

Centropyxis ecornis

Meet the microscopic architect of your backyard. Centropyxis ecornis is a shelled amoeba that builds its own fortress...

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Cereal Leaf Beetle

Oulema melanopus

A tiny traveler with a striking metallic shine, the Cereal Leaf Beetle is a master of adaptation found in meadows and...

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Chalk-fronted Corporal

Ladona julia

A striking skimmer of the North, the Chalk-fronted Corporal is famous for its 'frosted' white appearance and social n...

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Chalkhill Blue

Polyommatus coridon

A shimmer of silver against the green, the Chalkhill Blue is a master of the limestone downs. This delicate butterfly...

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Cherry-faced Meadowhawk

Sympetrum internum

A vibrant crimson hunter of the late summer, the Cherry-faced Meadowhawk adds a splash of brilliant red to northern w...

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Chestnut Carpenter Ant

Camponotus castaneus

With their glowing orange bodies and impressive size, Chestnut Carpenter Ants are the hidden gems of the night-time b...

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Chestnut cockchafer

Melolontha hippocastani

A woodland relative of the famous Maybug, the Chestnut cockchafer is a herald of spring known for its rich reddish-br...

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citricola scale

Coccus pseudomagnoliarum

The citricola scale is a master of camouflage, masquerading as a simple bump on a citrus twig. Despite its small size...

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Citrus Mealybug

Planococcus citri

The citrus mealybug may look like a tiny tuft of cotton, but this waxy wonder is a master of survival. Found in garde...

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Citrus Whitefly

Dialeurodes citri

A tiny, snow-white marvel of the garden, the Citrus Whitefly creates miniature kingdoms on the underside of leaves. W...

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Cloaked Carpet

Euphyia biangulata

A master of mossy camouflage, the Cloaked Carpet is a stunning nocturnal visitor to European gardens. Its intricate g...

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Clouded Skipper

Lerema accius

A master of camouflage with a subtle violet sheen, the Clouded Skipper is a frequent guest in southern gardens. Look ...

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Clover Mite

Bryobia praetiosa

The Clover Mite is a tiny but vibrant red arachnid famous for its remarkably long front legs and its habit of swarmin...

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Club Silverline

Cigaritis syama

A shimmering marvel of the Lycaenidae family, the Club Silverline dazzles with its metallic wing patterns and a fasci...

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Cobalt Milkweed Beetle

Chrysochus cobaltinus

A shimmering jewel of the western wild, the Cobalt Milkweed Beetle turns ordinary garden plants into a display of iri...

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Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle

Oryctes rhinoceros

With its prehistoric horn and glossy black armor, the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle is a heavy-weight titan of the tropic...

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