Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
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10-spot Ladybird
Adalia decempunctata
A master of disguise and a champion of the garden, the 10-spot Ladybird is one of the most variable and helpful beetl...
Actaeon Beetle
Megasoma actaeon
One of the heaviest insects on the planet, the Actaeon Beetle is a matte-black titan of the Amazon. With its prehisto...
Adonis Blue
Polyommatus bellargus
A jewel of the chalk downs, the Adonis Blue is famous for the male's electric sky-blue wings and its remarkable partn...
Agreeable Tiger Moth
Spilosoma congrua
With its pristine white wings and charming orange 'socks,' the Agreeable Tiger Moth is a peaceful nocturnal visitor t...
Alder Leaf Beetle
Agelastica alni
A miniature marvel of metallic violet, the Alder Leaf Beetle turns backyard trees into living lace. Watch this shimme...
Alder Spittlebug
Aphrophora alni
A champion jumper of the garden world, the Alder Spittlebug is famous for its 'cuckoo spit' nurseries and its remarka...
Allegheny Mound Ant
Formica exsectoides
Famed for their towering dirt skyscrapers and bright red-and-black bodies, Allegheny mound ants are the powerhouse en...
Aloeus Ox Beetle
Strategus aloeus
The Aloeus Ox Beetle is a glossy, three-horned titan of the backyard. This impressive rhinoceros beetle is one of the...
Amanda's Pennant
Celithemis amanda
A delicate jewel of the Southern wetlands, the Amanda's Pennant brings a flash of crimson or gold to the waterside. K...
American Bumble Bee
Bombus pensylvanicus
The American Bumble Bee is a majestic, fuzzy pollinator and a cornerstone of the North American prairie. By tracking ...
American Burying Beetle
Nicrophorus americanus
The American burying beetle is a rare, vibrant 'nature's recycler' known for its incredible strength and unique paren...
American Rubyspot
Hetaerina americana
With wings tipped in shimmering crimson and a body of polished emerald, the American Rubyspot is the crown jewel of N...
American Serpentine Leaf Miner
Liriomyza trifolii
A master of miniature engineering, the American Serpentine Leaf Miner leaves an unmistakable signature of winding whi...
Arcella
Arcella hemisphaerica
Meet the microscopic architect of the pond world. Arcella hemisphaerica is a single-celled wonder that builds its own...
Asian Giant Hornet
Vespa mandarinia
Meet the world's largest hornet, a striking and powerful apex predator of the Asian forest. Known for its massive siz...
Asian Lady Beetle
Harmonia axyridis
A master of mimicry and a voracious garden protector, the Asian Lady Beetle is one of the most recognizable insects i...
Aspen Serpentine Leafminer Moth
Phyllocnistis populiella
Look closely at the silver zig-zags on an aspen leaf and you'll find the work of a master architect. The Aspen Serpen...
Aster Leafhopper
Macrosteles quadrilineatus
The Aster Leafhopper is a tiny, lime-green acrobat of the insect world, famous for its six-spotted 'face' and its inc...
Autumn Meadowhawk
Sympetrum vicinum
The Autumn Meadowhawk is the late-season sentinel of the dragonfly world, bringing a flash of brilliant red to the ga...
Aztec Dancer
Argia nahuana
With its striking electric blue body and delicate wings, the Aztec Dancer is a vibrant gem often found hovering over ...
Bahiagrass Borer
Derobrachus brevicollis
A titan of the Southeastern backyard, the Bahiagrass Borer is one of North America's largest and most impressive beet...
Bald-faced Hornet
Dolichovespula maculata
The Bald-faced Hornet is the master architect of the backyard, known for its striking ivory mask and impressive hangi...
Balsam twig aphid
Mindarus pinicolus
Look closely at the tips of your fir trees to find this tiny, wool-covered architect of the forest. The Balsam twig a...
Balsam Woolly Adelgid
Adelges piceae
A microscopic invader with a massive impact, the Balsam Woolly Adelgid hides beneath a coat of white wax while reshap...
Banded Pennant
Celithemis fasciata
With its artistic black-banded wings and graceful, butterfly-like flight, the Banded Pennant is the crown jewel of th...
Barred Sallow
Tiliacea aurago
The Barred Sallow is a living leaf, sporting the brilliant golds and rich purples of the autumn forest. This nocturna...
Bean Leaf Beetle
Cerotoma trifurcata
A colorful but elusive resident of the vegetable patch, the Bean Leaf Beetle is a master of disguise and a favorite s...
Beautiful Plume Moth
Amblyptilia acanthadactyla
Master of camouflage with a unique T-shaped silhouette, the Beautiful Plume Moth is a common but often overlooked gem...
Beech Bark Scale
Madarococcus fagicorticis
A tiny architect of the forest, the Beech Bark Scale transforms New Zealand's beech trunks into a sugary buffet for n...
Beech Blight Aphid
Grylloprociphilus imbricator
Nicknamed the 'boogie-woogie aphid' for its synchronized dancing, this tiny insect turns American Beech branches into...
Beech Scale
Cryptococcus fagisuga
Hidden beneath a blanket of white wax, the Beech Scale is a tiny architect of forest change. While individual insects...
Beet Armyworm Moth
Spodoptera exigua
A master of nighttime disguise, the Beet Armyworm Moth is a world-traveling survivor found in backyards across the gl...
Berberis Sawfly
Arge berberidis
A striking metallic garden visitor known for its specialized diet and distinctive spotted larvae. The Berberis Sawfly...
Bicolored Sallow
Sunira bicolorago
A late-autumn gem of the insect world, the Bicolored Sallow braves the cooling nights of fall. With its striking two-...
Big Greasy
Cressida cressida
The Big Greasy is a one-of-a-kind swallowtail known for its unique, see-through wings. A slow-flying beauty of the Au...
Black Bean Aphid
Aphis fabae
The Black Bean Aphid is a tiny marvel of the garden world, known for its incredible reproductive speed and its fascin...
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