Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
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...
Black Burying Beetle
Nicrophorus humator
The ultimate recycler of the insect world, the Black Burying Beetle is a fascinating 'undertaker' that exhibits rare ...
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...
Black Garden Ant
Lasius niger
The ultimate backyard socialite, the Black Garden Ant is a master engineer and shepherd that builds vast underground ...
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...
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...
Black Scale
Parasaissetia nigra
The Black Scale is a master of sedentary survival, transforming from a tiny crawler into a glossy, shield-like sentin...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Blue-ringed Dancer
Argia sedula
With its electric blue markings and rhythmic, bouncing flight, the Blue-ringed Dancer is a captivating visitor to sun...
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...
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...
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'...
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...
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...
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...
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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