Species library

Large Skipper

Ochlodes sylvanus

Meet the 'jet fighter' of the butterfly world. With its stout, furry body and unique angled-wing resting pose, the La...

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Large Waxy Willow Aphid

Plocamaphis flocculosa

Often mistaken for a patch of summer snow or fuzzy mold, the Large Waxy Willow Aphid is a master of disguise. These '...

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Large White

Pieris brassicae

A bold and powerful flyer, the Large White is a staple of the summer garden. Known for its brilliant white wings and ...

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Large Yellow Underwing

Noctua pronuba

A frequent visitor to backyard porch lights, the Large Yellow Underwing hides a brilliant secret beneath its drab ext...

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Larger Citronella Ant

Lasius interjectus

Known for their striking golden color and surprising lemon scent, Larger Citronella Ants are the "invisible gardeners...

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Least Skipper

Ancyloxypha numitor

The Least Skipper is a tiny, golden treasure that dances through the tall grass. With its rhythmic, bobbing flight an...

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Leopard Slug

Limax maximus

The Leopard Slug is nature's most stylish 'cleaner,' sporting striking spots and performing high-wire mating acrobati...

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Lepocinclis ovum

Lepocinclis ovum

Peer into a drop of pond water and discover the emerald-green wonder of Lepocinclis ovum. This microscopic, egg-shape...

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Lepocinclis oxyuris

Lepocinclis oxyuris

Step into the hidden world of the micro-wildlife in your backyard pond. Lepocinclis oxyuris is a stunning, needle-tai...

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Lepocinclis spirogyroides

Lepocinclis spirogyroides

Discover the hidden geometry of the microworld! Lepocinclis spirogyroides is a stunning, spiral-shaped single-celled ...

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Lesser Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing

Noctua janthe

A master of disguise with a hidden flash of gold, this common garden moth is a nighttime jewel waiting to be discover...

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Lesser Marsh Grasshopper

Chorthippus albomarginatus

A slender and adaptable resident of Europe's meadows, the Lesser Marsh Grasshopper is a master of camouflage. Famous ...

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Lesser Stag Beetle

Dorcus parallelipipedus

The Lesser Stag Beetle is a sturdy, matte-black 'lumberjack' of the backyard. Frequently found near old wood, these f...

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Lesser Thick-legged Flower Beetle

Ischnomera cyanea

A shimmering jewel of the late spring garden, the Lesser Thick-legged Flower Beetle dazzles with its metallic blue-gr...

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Lesser Vespillo Burying Beetle

Nicrophorus vespilloides

The forest's most colorful undertaker, the Lesser Vespillo Burying Beetle, is a master of recycling. Known for its de...

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Lesser Yellow Underwing

Noctua comes

A common yet stunning visitor to the night garden, the Lesser Yellow Underwing carries a secret splash of saffron hid...

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Lily Leaf Beetle

Lilioceris lilii

A brilliant scarlet gem of the garden, the Lily Leaf Beetle is as beautiful as it is destructive to prize-winning lil...

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Lime Swallowtail

Papilio demoleus

A vibrant, tailless traveler of the citrus groves, the Lime Swallowtail is one of the most common and energetic butte...

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Little Glassywing

Vernia verna

The Little Glassywing is a dark, dashing inhabitant of summer meadows, named for the shimmering 'windows' on its wing...

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Long-banded Silverline

Cigaritis lohita

A shimmering jewel of the garden, the Long-banded Silverline dazzles with metallic markings and clever mimicry that p...

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Long Dash

Limochores mystic

A vibrant summer visitor, the Long Dash skipper is a master of high-speed maneuvers and golden-orange hues. Look for ...

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long-tailed mealybug

Pseudococcus longispinus

The long-tailed mealybug is a master of waxy armor, recognizable by the elegant, thread-like filaments that trail beh...

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Long-tailed Skipper

Urbanus proteus

A shimmering jewel of the backyard, the Long-tailed Skipper dazzles with its iridescent blue body and elegant, traili...

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Long-winged Conehead

Conocephalus fuscus

A master of the summer meadows, the Long-winged Conehead is easily recognized by its pointed profile and vibrant gree...

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Lulworth Skipper

Thymelicus acteon

A golden-olive treasure of the southern coast, the Lulworth Skipper is one of Britain’s rarest and most localized but...

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Magnolia scale

Neolecanium cornuparvum

Often mistaken for plant buds, the Magnolia scale is a giant among scale insects. These sap-sucking specialists creat...

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Margined Burying Beetle

Nicrophorus marginatus

Meet the 'sexton' of the insect world, a colorful recycler that performs a vital role in our ecosystems. With its bri...

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Marsh Bluet

Enallagma ebrium

A jewel of the wetlands, the Marsh Bluet brings a flash of brilliant sky-blue to backyard ponds. This delicate damsel...

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marsh click beetle

Actenicerus siaelandicus

A metallic marvel of the wetlands, the marsh click beetle is an aerial acrobat with a built-in spring mechanism. Watc...

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Martha's Pennant

Celithemis martha

A small but brilliant jewel of the summer wetlands, Martha’s Pennant is famous for its habit of flagging from the tal...

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Meadow Grasshopper

Pseudochorthippus parallelus

The Meadow Grasshopper is the rhythmic soul of the summer garden, famous for its 'sewing-machine' song and vibrant gr...

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Meadow Spittlebug

Philaenus spumarius

A master of physics and foam, the Meadow Spittlebug is famous for its bubbly 'cuckoo spit' nurseries and record-break...

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Mealybug Destroyer

Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

The Mealybug Destroyer is the garden's ultimate secret agent, using a brilliant 'wolf in sheep's clothing' disguise t...

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Median Wasp

Dolichovespula media

The Median Wasp is a master of aerial engineering, building impressive hanging paper nests in the heart of suburban g...

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Melon Aphid

Aphis gossypii

The Melon Aphid is a tiny titan of the garden, capable of building massive colonies through the power of cloning. Dis...

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Metallic Brown Flea Beetle

Crepidodera browni

The Metallic Brown Flea Beetle is a shimmering, coppery gymnast of the insect world. Though no larger than a grain of...

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