Species library

Forest Bumble Bee

Bombus sylvicola

The Forest Bumble Bee is a vibrant, cold-weather specialist that brings life to northern forests and mountain meadows...

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Forest Tent Caterpillar Moth

Malacosoma disstria

The Forest Tent Caterpillar Moth is a master of social silk-weaving and a common summer visitor to backyards across N...

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Formosan subterranean termite

Coptotermes formosanus

Meet the 'super-termite' of the insect world, a master builder capable of creating underground empires with millions ...

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Four-humped Stink Bug

Brochymena quadripustulata

A true master of mimicry, the Four-humped Stink Bug hides in plain sight on the bark of your favorite trees. Identify...

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Four-lined Plant Bug

Poecilocapsus lineatus

With its neon-yellow body and bold 'racing stripes,' the Four-lined Plant Bug is one of the most striking—and fastest...

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Four-spotted Skimmer

Libellula quadrimaculata

A golden-brown sentinel of the wetlands, the Four-spotted Skimmer is easily identified by the unique dark 'thumbprint...

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Four-toothed Mason Wasp

Monobia quadridens

With its sleek black armor and striking ivory band, the Four-toothed Mason Wasp is a master architect of the backyard...

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Fourteen-spotted Lady Beetle

Propylea quatuordecimpunctata

A tiny titan of the garden, the Fourteen-spotted Lady Beetle is easily recognized by its unique checkerboard pattern ...

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Fraternal Potter Wasp

Eumenes fraternus

A master mason of the garden, the Fraternal Potter Wasp crafts delicate mud jugs that are as functional as they are b...

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Garden Carpet

Xanthorhoe fluctuata

A master of suburban camouflage, the Garden Carpet is a common and charming visitor to almost every backyard. With it...

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Garden Chafer

Phyllopertha horticola

Meet the 'June Bug' of the garden world, a fuzzy, metallic-green gem that brings life to backyard blossoms. Watch as ...

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Garita Skipperling

Oarisma garita

A golden flash in the summer grass, the Garita Skipperling is a tiny marvel of the North American prairie. These sun-...

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Genista Giant Scale Insect

Crypticerya genistae

A miniature marvel of the backyard, the Genista Giant Scale Insect is famous for its architectural white egg sacs and...

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German Yellowjacket

Vespula germanica

The German Yellowjacket is a master of adaptation, thriving in the heart of our suburbs. These strikingly patterned s...

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Giant Bark Aphid

Longistigma caryae

Meet the giant of the aphid world, a master of bark-mimicry that forms bustling miniature cities on our most majestic...

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Giant Ghost Shrimp

Neotrypaea gigas

The translucent 'architect of the tideflats,' Giant Ghost Shrimp are secretive engineers that build vast subterranean...

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Giant Whitefly

Aleurodicus dugesii

A master of disguise and wax-work, the Giant Whitefly is an architectural marvel of the insect world. Famous for the ...

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Giant Willow Aphid

Tuberolachnus salignus

Meet the giant of the aphid world. With its prehistoric appearance and unique 'shark fin' back, the Giant Willow Aphi...

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Glassy-winged Sharpshooter

Homalodisca vitripennis

A large and distinctive leafhopper, the Glassy-winged Sharpshooter is famous for its transparent wings and its specia...

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Golden Northern Bumble Bee

Bombus fervidus

A vibrant golden herald of the summer meadow, the Golden Northern Bumble Bee is one of the most striking and industri...

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Goldenrod Aphid

Uroleucon solidaginis

With their striking crimson bodies and spindly black legs, Goldenrod Aphids turn ordinary meadow stems into vibrant m...

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Goldenrod Crab Spider

Misumena vatia

Meet the garden's most sophisticated shapeshifter, a master of camouflage that changes its very color to vanish into ...

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Goldenrod Leaf Beetle

Trirhabda canadensis

A striking striped specialist of the summer meadow, the Goldenrod Leaf Beetle is a master of its botanical niche. Oft...

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Goldenrod Leafminer

Microrhopala vittata

Look closely at the goldenrod in your garden and you might spot this tiny, metallic gem. The Goldenrod Leafminer is a...

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Goldenrod Plume Moth

Platyptilia calodactyla

With wings like delicate feathers and a unique T-shaped silhouette, the Goldenrod Plume Moth is a master of garden ca...

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Grant's Hercules Beetle

Dynastes grantii

The undisputed heavyweight of the American Southwest, Grant's Hercules Beetle is a prehistoric-looking marvel that em...

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Grape Flea Beetle

Altica chalybea

A tiny metallic gem of the springtime garden, the Grape Flea Beetle is famous for its brilliant blue sheen and its im...

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Grapevine Beetle

Pelidnota punctata

With its clay-colored shell and distinctive black spots, the Grapevine Beetle is a summer night staple. This gentle g...

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Great Basin Bumble Bee

Bombus centralis

A vibrant specialist of the American West, the Great Basin Bumble Bee is easily recognized by its striking orange-ban...

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Great Black Digger Wasp

Sphex pensylvanicus

An elegant giant of the summer garden, the Great Black Digger Wasp is a non-aggressive pollinator with a fascinating ...

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Great Blue Skimmer

Libellula vibrans

One of the largest and most striking dragonflies in the East, the Great Blue Skimmer commands attention with its chal...

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Great Giant Scale

Coelostomidia zealandica

A hidden giant of the New Zealand bush, this pink-bodied insect creates a 'honeydew' forest floor buffet that sustain...

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Great Golden Digger Wasp

Sphex ichneumoneus

A masterpiece of nature's engineering, the Great Golden Digger Wasp is a shimmering, solitary architect often found i...

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Great Green Bush-cricket

Tettigonia viridissima

The Great Green Bush-cricket is a stunning emerald giant of the insect world. With its incredible camouflage and a so...

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Great Jay

Graphium eurypylus

A flash of emerald in the tropical sun, the Great Jay is one of the fastest and most vibrant butterflies in the Indom...

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Great Spangled Fritillary

Argynnis cybele

With its shimmering silver-spangled wings and vibrant orange hue, the Great Spangled Fritillary is the crown jewel of...

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