Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
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Willow Flea-beetle
Crepidodera aurata
A shimmering jewel of the riverside, the Willow Flea-beetle is a master of the high jump and a vibrant inhabitant of ...
Willow Leaf Beetle
Plagiodera versicolora
A shimmering emerald of the garden, the Willow Leaf Beetle is a master of the macro world. These tiny metallic wonder...
Willow Spittlebug
Aphrophora salicina
Look closely at the branches of your local willow tree and you might find a hidden architectural marvel. The Willow S...
Wood Carpet
Epirrhoe rivata
A masterpiece of natural geometry, the Wood Carpet moth brings a touch of intricate elegance to the night garden. Oft...
Wood Tiger Beetle
Cicindela sylvatica
Meet the 'cheetah' of the heathland. The Wood Tiger Beetle is a lightning-fast predator that combines a dark, bronzed...
Woolly Alder Aphid
Prociphilus tessellatus
Often mistaken for a fungus or a dusting of snow, the Woolly Alder Aphid is one of the most charismatic insects in th...
Woolly Apple Aphid
Eriosoma lanigerum
Often mistaken for a fungus or a bit of cotton, the Woolly Apple Aphid is a fascinating insect that builds its own wa...
Woolly Beech Aphid
Phyllaphis fagi
Look closely at the underside of beech leaves and you might find a miniature winter wonderland. These tiny sap-sucker...
Woolly Whitefly
Aleurothrixus floccosus
The Woolly Whitefly is a master of disguise, cloaking itself in intricate waxy curls. This tiny Neotropical native ha...
Yellow-banded Bumble Bee
Bombus terricola
Meet the resilient Yellow-banded Bumble Bee, a master of the cold and a vital pollinator for northern gardens. With i...
Yellow-faced Bumble Bee
Bombus vosnesenskii
Meet the most prolific pollinator of the West Coast. With its signature golden face and fuzzy black body, the Yellow-...
Yellow-fronted Bumble Bee
Bombus flavifrons
A golden-crowned engine of the garden, the Yellow-fronted Bumble Bee is a master of buzz pollination and a vital link...
Yellow-fronted Soft-winged Flower Beetle
Clanoptilus elegans
Draped in metallic emerald with a signature golden face, the Yellow-fronted Soft-winged Flower Beetle is a miniature ...
Yellow-headed Cutworm Moth
Apamea amputatrix
A master of the night, the Yellow-headed Cutworm Moth is a common but beautiful visitor to North American gardens. Kn...
Yellow-headed Leafhopper
Brunotartessus fulvus
With its striking golden crown and remarkable leaping ability, the Yellow-headed Leafhopper is a tiny marvel of the A...
Yellow-legged Hornet
Vespa velutina
Known for its 'yellow socks' and expert hunting skills, the Yellow-legged Hornet is a master of the air. While a fasc...
Yellow-legged Mud-dauber Wasp
Sceliphron caementarium
A master architect of the insect world, the Yellow-legged Mud-dauber Wasp is a fascinating, non-aggressive neighbor t...
Yellow Meadow Ant
Lasius flavus
Meet the golden architects of the underworld. The Yellow Meadow Ant builds hidden empires beneath our feet, farming a...
Yellow Pecan Aphid
Monelliopsis pecanis
The Yellow Pecan Aphid is a tiny golden gem of the insect world, common in any backyard with a pecan tree. Watch clos...
Yellow-striped Armyworm Moth
Spodoptera ornithogalli
A nocturnal master of disguise, the Yellow-striped Armyworm Moth displays stunning geometric patterns on its wings. D...
Zebra Blue
Leptotes plinius
A tiny marvel of mimicry, the Zebra Blue brings a dash of striped elegance to the garden. Watch for its signature 'ze...
Zilpa Longtail
Chioides zilpa
A master of high-speed maneuvers, the Zilpa Longtail is easily recognized by its elegant hindwing tails and a brillia...
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