Species library

Greater Black-letter Dart

Xestia dolosa

A master of nocturnal camouflage, the Greater Black-letter Dart is a common but often overlooked gem of the North Ame...

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Green Dock Beetle

Gastrophysa viridula

Meet the emerald of the garden weeds. The Green Dock Beetle is a shimmering masterpiece of nature that turns ordinary...

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Green Peach Aphid

Myzus persicae

The Green Peach Aphid is a tiny but mighty force in the garden, capable of building massive colonies through the powe...

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Green-striped Spruce Aphid

Cinara piceicola

Hidden among the needles of your backyard spruce lies a bustling metropolis of Green-striped Spruce Aphids. These lar...

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Green Tiger Beetle

Cicindela campestris

Meet the 'cheetah' of your garden path. With its brilliant metallic green armor and incredible sprinting speed, the G...

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Green-veined White

Pieris napi

A delicate specialist of the shade, the Green-veined White is famous for the intricate, mossy patterns on its underwi...

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Greenhouse Whitefly

Trialeurodes vaporariorum

Though barely the size of a grain of sand, the Greenhouse Whitefly is a fascinating backyard resident known for its p...

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Guinea Paper Wasp

Polistes exclamans

A master architect of the insect world, the Guinea Paper Wasp is a vibrant, beneficial gardener that provides natural...

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Gulf Fritillary

Dione vanillae

A sun-chasing longwing butterfly known for its brilliant orange wings and shimmering metallic silver spots. A staple ...

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Hairy Wood Ant

Formica lugubris

Meet the upland forest's most industrious engineers. The Hairy Wood Ant builds sprawling thatched metropolises and de...

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Halloween Pennant

Celithemis eponina

With its striking orange-and-black wings and butterfly-like flight, the Halloween Pennant is a crown jewel of the sum...

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Hardwood Stump Borer

Mallodon dasystomus

A titan of the backyard woodpile, the Hardwood Stump Borer is a glossy, heavy-bodied beetle famous for its massive ma...

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Heath Grasshopper

Chorthippus vagans

A master of camouflage in the sun-drenched heath, the Heath Grasshopper is a rare gem of the late summer. Known for i...

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Heath Spittlebug

Clastoptera saintcyri

Look closely at the stems of your berry bushes and you might find a cluster of tiny bubbles—the secret fortress of th...

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Hemispherical Scale

Saissetia coffeae

Resembling tiny, polished mahogany helmets, the Hemispherical Scale is a master of the stationary life. These glossy ...

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Hemlock Woolly Adelgid

Adelges tsugae

The Hemlock Woolly Adelgid may be tiny, but its impact on our forests is monumental. Identifiable by the white, cotto...

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Hoary Edge

Cecropterus lyciades

Meet the Hoary Edge, a swift and elusive forest-edge specialist famous for the 'frosted' white patches on its wings. ...

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Holly Blue

Celastrina argiolus

The Holly Blue is a shimmering sky-blue visitor that brings life to garden hedges in early spring and late summer. Un...

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Hunt's Bumble Bee

Bombus huntii

Meet the 'sunset' of the bee world. With its fiery orange-red bands and tireless work ethic, Hunt's Bumble Bee is a j...

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Huron Skipper

Atalopedes huron

A champion of the backyard lawn, the Huron Skipper is a fast-flying, orange-hued butterfly that brings life to late-s...

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Indigo Flash

Rapala varuna

The Indigo Flash is a living jewel of the backyard, known for its sudden bursts of sapphire-blue color and its clever...

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Inkberry Holly Leafminer

Phytomyza glabricola

Though the adult fly is smaller than a grain of rice, the Inkberry Holly Leafminer leaves an unmistakable signature o...

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Io Moth

Automeris io

With a dramatic 'startle' display that mimics the eyes of a much larger animal, the Io moth is a brilliant example of...

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Ipsilon Dart Moth

Agrotis ipsilon

A champion of the night sky, the Ipsilon Dart Moth is a migratory marvel identified by the distinctive 'dagger' marks...

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Isabella Tiger Moth

Pyrrharctia isabella

Famous for the 'woolly bear' caterpillar stage, the Isabella Tiger Moth is a master of winter survival. This hardy in...

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Japanese Beetle

Popillia japonica

A shimmering jewel of the garden with a voracious appetite, the Japanese Beetle is a master of social feeding. While ...

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Jet Ant

Lasius fuliginosus

The Jet Ant is the master architect of the woodland world, building reinforced fungal fortresses inside ancient trees...

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Julia Heliconian

Dryas iulia

A flash of brilliant orange in the tropical sun, the Julia Heliconian is one of the fastest and most vibrant butterfl...

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Juniper Scale

Carulaspis juniperi

Don't let their tiny size fool you—the Juniper Scale is a master of suburban camouflage. These armored invaders can t...

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Keeled Skimmer

Orthetrum coerulescens

A slender, sky-blue sentinel of the summer wetlands, the Keeled Skimmer is a favorite for backyard observers. Watch a...

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Keyhole Glider

Tramea basilaris

A master of the trade winds, the Keyhole Glider is a vibrant red voyager famous for its trans-oceanic journeys. With ...

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Knotgrass leaf beetle

Chrysolina polita

A gem of the undergrowth, the Knotgrass leaf beetle brings a splash of metallic brilliance to the garden. Often found...

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Knotweed Leaf Beetle

Gastrophysa polygoni

Meet the jewel of the garden weeds. With its shimmering metallic armor and vibrant orange accents, the Knotweed Leaf ...

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Kudzu Bug

Megacopta cribraria

An invasive visitor with a distinctive square shape and a potent scent, the Kudzu Bug is a fascinating example of ins...

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Large Pine Aphid

Cinara pinea

The Large Pine Aphid is a master of the miniature forest, a 'spider-like' insect that thrives in the needles of the S...

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Large Rose Sawfly

Arge pagana

A striking visitor to the summer garden, the Large Rose Sawfly is easily identified by its vibrant orange abdomen and...

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