Species library

European Rose Chafer

Cetonia aurata

A shimmering emerald of the garden, the European Rose Chafer is a master of the sun. These iridescent pollinators are...

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European Stag Beetle

Lucanus cervus

The European Stag Beetle is the crown jewel of backyard insects, featuring the male's iconic antler-like mandibles. T...

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Fall Armyworm Moth

Spodoptera frugiperda

A champion of long-distance flight and a master of disguise, the Fall Armyworm Moth is a subtle nocturnal visitor wit...

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Fall Webworm Moth

Hyphantria cunea

Famous for the massive silk 'tents' their caterpillars build in late summer, the adult Fall Webworm Moth is a stunnin...

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Familiar Bluet

Enallagma civile

Meet the Familiar Bluet, the sky-blue 'living jewel' of the North American wetlands. This energetic damselfly is a ma...

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Ferruginous Carpenter Ant

Camponotus chromaiodes

Meet the architect of the undergrowth. The Ferruginous Carpenter Ant is a striking bi-colored marvel that plays a mas...

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Fiery Skimmer

Orthetrum villosovittatum

A vibrant splash of scarlet in the garden, the Fiery Skimmer is one of Australia's most striking dragonflies. Known f...

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Fiery Skipper

Hylephila phyleus

A flash of golden-orange in the summer sun, the Fiery Skipper is the high-energy athlete of your backyard garden. The...

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Figeater Beetle

Cotinis mutabilis

The figeater beetle is a shimmering emerald gem of the Southwest. Often heard before it is seen, this bumbling, metal...

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Five-banded Thynnid Wasp

Myzinum quinquecinctum

A striking ally for any gardener, the Five-banded Thynnid Wasp is a master hunter of lawn pests. With its glossy blac...

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Flame Skimmer

Libellula saturata

The Flame Skimmer is a living ember in the summer garden, sporting a brilliant orange hue that seems to glow in the m...

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Flamed Tarantula-hawk Wasp

Hemipepsis ustulata

A flash of brilliant orange against a desert-blue sky, the Flamed Tarantula-hawk Wasp is the Southwestern scrub's mos...

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Fluffy Tit

Zeltus amasa

With its ethereal white tails and delicate blue wings, the Fluffy Tit is one of the most enchanting butterflies you c...

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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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