Species library

Convergent Lady Beetle

Hippodamia convergens

The ultimate garden ally, the Convergent Lady Beetle is famous for its massive mountain migrations and its distinctiv...

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Convex Slippersnail

Crepidula convexa

Meet the tiny hitchhiker of the shoreline. The Convex Slippersnail is a master of camouflage and coastal adaptation, ...

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Copper Flash

Rapala pheretima

A shimmering jewel of the tropical garden, the Copper Flash is known for its metallic orange glow and high-speed aeri...

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Corn Earworm Moth

Helicoverpa zea

Though famous as a garden pest in its larval stage, the adult Corn Earworm Moth is a beautiful nocturnal traveler wit...

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Cornelian

Deudorix epijarbas

A jewel of the canopy, the Cornelian butterfly dazzles with its fiery orange-red wings and delicate, hair-like tails....

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Cornfield Ant

Lasius alienus

The Cornfield Ant is the hidden architect of the meadow, a master aphid-farmer that builds complex empires right bene...

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Corsican Pine Shoot Aphid

Cinara brauni

A giant among aphids, the Corsican Pine Shoot Aphid is a master of the pine canopy. Watch closely and you'll see a mi...

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Cotton Aphid

Acyrthosiphon gossypii

The Cotton Aphid is a tiny marvel of the insect world, known for its incredible reproductive speed and its unique 'fa...

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Cottonwood Leafminer

Paraleucoptera albella

A tiny ghost of the Cottonwood canopy, this moth transforms leaves into intricate nurseries. Known for its brilliant ...

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Cottony Camellia Scale

Pulvinaria camelicola

A master of disguise in the garden, the Cottony Camellia Scale is best known for the long, white waxy 'tails' it leav...

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Cottony cushion scale

Icerya purchasi

The cottony cushion scale is a master of waxy architecture, creating elaborate fluted egg sacs that look like miniatu...

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Cottony Hydrangea Scale

Pulvinaria kuwacola

Look closely at your garden shrubs and you might find what looks like tiny tufts of cotton. The Cottony Hydrangea Sca...

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Cottony Maple Scale

Neopulvinaria innumerabilis

Look closely at your maple trees in early summer, and you might see what looks like bits of popcorn stuck to the twig...

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Cowpea Aphid

Aphis craccivora

The Cowpea Aphid is a tiny marvel of the insect world, identifiable by its polished black armor and its remarkable ab...

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Cream-spotted Ladybird

Calvia quatuordecimguttata

A maroon-colored gem of the canopy, the Cream-spotted Ladybird is a master aphid hunter. With 14 elegant pale spots, ...

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Cream-streaked Ladybird

Harmonia quadripunctata

A specialized hunter of the pine canopy, the Cream-streaked Ladybird is a beautiful and beneficial guest in any everg...

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Crimson Marsh Glider

Trithemis aurora

A jewel of the Asian wetlands, the Crimson Marsh Glider dazzles with its vibrant purplish-red hues and acrobatic flig...

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Crossline Skipper

Limochores origenes

A master of the 'skip and zip' flight, the Crossline Skipper is a subtle yet fascinating visitor to summer meadows. W...

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Crotch's Bumble Bee

Bombus crotchii

Often called the 'Golden State' bee, this endangered pollinator is a rare gem of the California landscape. Its presen...

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Curled Rose Sawfly

Allantus cinctus

A master of garden mimicry, the Curled Rose Sawfly is famous for its larvae that rest in perfect spirals beneath rose...

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Dainty Swallowtail

Papilio anactus

A striking native Australian butterfly, the Dainty Swallowtail brings a splash of monochrome elegance and red-spotted...

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Dark Bush-cricket

Pholidoptera griseoaptera

The Dark Bush-cricket is a master of the garden undergrowth, known for its flightless agility and its sharp, rhythmic...

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Dark Cerulean

Jamides bochus

A flash of metallic blue in the tropical sun, the Dark Cerulean is one of the most vibrant members of the 'Blues' fam...

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Definite Tussock Moth

Orgyia definita

With its iconic yellow 'tussocks' and unusual life cycle, the Definite Tussock Moth is a miniature masterpiece of the...

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Diamondback Spittlebug

Lepyronia quadrangularis

Master of the 'cuckoo spit' and an incredible jumper, the Diamondback Spittlebug is a hidden gem of the backyard inse...

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Dogbane Leaf Beetle

Chrysochus auratus

Meet the Dogbane Leaf Beetle, a shimmering 'living jewel' of the insect world. With its iridescent metallic shell and...

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Dog's Tooth

Lacanobia suasa

A master of nocturnal disguise, the Dog's Tooth moth is named for the sharp 'W' shape on its wings. This common Palea...

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Dogwood Spittlebug

Clastoptera proteus

A master of the 'cuckoo spit' disguise, the Dogwood Spittlebug is a vibrant, jumping gem of the North American garden...

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Dorantes Longtail

Cecropterus dorantes

A tropical gem of the southern states, the Dorantes Longtail is a master of high-speed flight and garden camouflage. ...

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Dotted Sallow

Anathix ralla

A delicate, straw-colored gem of the late-summer garden, the Dotted Sallow is a master of camouflage. This nocturnal ...

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Double-banded Scoliid Wasp

Scolia bicincta

A striking midnight-black pollinator with twin ivory bands, the Double-banded Scoliid Wasp is the gardener's secret a...

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Double-ringed Pennant

Celithemis verna

A gem of the eastern wetlands, the Double-ringed Pennant is a master of the 'sit-and-wait' hunt. This small, elegant ...

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Double Square-spot

Xestia triangulum

With its distinctive twin dark marks and warm, earthy tones, the Double Square-spot is a hallmark of the mid-summer n...

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Dun Skipper

Euphyes vestris

A subtle yet charming visitor to summer meadows, the Dun Skipper is a master of camouflage with its dark, earthy tone...

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Dusky Sallow

Eremobia ochroleuca

A master of grassland camouflage, the Dusky Sallow features stunning marbled wings in shades of ochre and gold. Look ...

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Eastern Black Carpenter Ant

Camponotus pennsylvanicus

The Eastern Black Carpenter Ant is the heavyweight of the North American insect world. A master of social organizatio...

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