Wildlife Species Library

Insects

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-...

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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...

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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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Black Burying Beetle

Nicrophorus humator

The ultimate recycler of the insect world, the Black Burying Beetle is a fascinating 'undertaker' that exhibits rare ...

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Black-fronted Forktail

Ischnura denticollis

A tiny, vibrant sentinel of the water's edge, the Black-fronted Forktail is a master of the reeds. Known for its soli...

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Black Garden Ant

Lasius niger

The ultimate backyard socialite, the Black Garden Ant is a master engineer and shepherd that builds vast underground ...

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Black-headed Cardinal Beetle

Pyrochroa coccinea

A vivid jewel of the spring woodland, the Black-headed Cardinal Beetle stands out with its brilliant scarlet wing cas...

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Black Pecan Aphid

Melanocallis caryaefoliae

A tiny insect with a big impact, the Black Pecan Aphid is a master of the pecan canopy. Known for its distinctive bla...

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Black Scale

Parasaissetia nigra

The Black Scale is a master of sedentary survival, transforming from a tiny crawler into a glossy, shield-like sentin...

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Black-tailed Bumble Bee

Bombus melanopygus

One of the first messengers of spring, the Black-tailed Bumble Bee is a hardy and colorful pollinator. Easily recogni...

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Black-tailed Skimmer

Orthetrum cancellatum

A master of the sunny shoreline, the Black-tailed Skimmer is famous for its powder-blue color and its unique habit of...

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Blood-red Field Ant

Formica sanguinea

The Blood-red Field Ant is a bold and strategic master of the undergrowth, famous for its red-and-black armor and its...

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Blue Corporal

Ladona deplanata

A sure sign of spring, the Blue Corporal is a compact, powder-blue sentinel of the water's edge. Known for its unique...

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Blue Dasher

Pachydiplax longipennis

A master of aerial combat and the undisputed king of the backyard pond, the Blue Dasher is a stunning example of natu...

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Blue-fronted Dancer

Argia apicalis

A vibrant flash of sky-blue in the summer sun, the Blue-fronted Dancer is a master of aerial acrobatics. Easily recog...

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Blue-green Sharpshooter

Graphocephala atropunctata

A vibrant jewel of the garden, the blue-green sharpshooter is a master of camouflage and a powerful jumper. While fam...

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Blue-ringed Dancer

Argia sedula

With its electric blue markings and rhythmic, bouncing flight, the Blue-ringed Dancer is a captivating visitor to sun...

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Blue Tit

Hypolycaena kina

Though it shares a name with a famous bird, the Blue Tit butterfly is a Himalayan treasure. This small, iridescent ma...

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Blue Willow Beetle

Phratora vulgatissima

The Blue Willow Beetle is a miniature marvel of the insect world, sporting a metallic cobalt coat that shimmers in th...

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Blue-winged Scoliid Wasp

Scolia dubia

With shimmering indigo wings and a helpful habit of hunting garden pests, the Blue-winged Scoliid Wasp is a gardener'...

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Blunt-nosed Leafhopper

Limotettix vaccinii

A tiny marvel of the cranberry bogs, the Blunt-nosed Leafhopper is a master of camouflage with a powerful spring in i...

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Bog Bush-cricket

Metrioptera brachyptera

A master of camouflage in Europe's wild wetlands, the Bog Bush-cricket sports a striking neon-green racing stripe aga...

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Boreal Bluet

Enallagma boreale

A hardy gem of the North, the Boreal Bluet brings a striking dash of sky-blue to backyard ponds and mountain wetlands...

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Bow-winged Grasshopper

Chorthippus biguttulus

A champion of the summer soundscape, the Bow-winged Grasshopper is famous for its complex song and incredible leaping...

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Brassy Willow Beetle

Phratora vitellinae

A shimmering metallic gem of the riverside, the Brassy Willow Beetle is a master of chemical defense and a dazzling a...

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Brazilian Skipper

Calpodes ethlius

With their moth-like bodies and translucent wing 'windows,' Brazilian Skippers are the speed-demons of the butterfly ...

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Bright-line Brown-eye

Lacanobia oleracea

A common but beautiful garden visitor, the Bright-line Brown-eye is easily identified by its striking white 'W' marki...

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Bright Marbled Sapphire

Stugeta bowkeri

A shimmering jewel of the African savanna, the Bright Marbled Sapphire dazzles with its metallic blue wings and intri...

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Brindled Plume-moth

Amblyptilia punctidactyla

A master of architectural camouflage, the Brindled Plume-moth is famous for its striking 'T' shaped silhouette and fe...

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bristly rose sawfly

Cladius pectinicornis

A tiny marvel of the garden world, the bristly rose sawfly is famous for its comb-like antennae and its 'skeletonizin...

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Broad-bodied Chaser

Libellula depressa

The Broad-bodied Chaser is an unmistakable garden favorite, boasting a uniquely wide, flattened abdomen and a bold pe...

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Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing

Noctua fimbriata

A master of hidden brilliance, the Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing conceals a flash of golden sun beneath its camoufl...

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Broad-necked Root Borer

Prionus laticollis

A heavy-armored titan of the summer night, the Broad-necked Root Borer is one of the most impressive beetles you can ...

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Broad Scarlet

Crocothemis erythraea

The Broad Scarlet is a living ember of the insect world, known for its dazzling red hue and bold, territorial nature....

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Bronze Leaf Beetle

Diachus auratus

A tiny, living jewel in the garden, the Bronze Leaf Beetle dazzles with its metallic copper sheen. Though small enoug...

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Brown Ambrosia Aphid

Uroleucon ambrosiae

A master of the backyard meadow, the Brown Ambrosia Aphid forms bustling colonies on sunflowers and goldenrod. Watch ...