Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
Bow-winged Grasshopper
Chorthippus biguttulus
A champion of the summer soundscape, the Bow-winged Grasshopper is famous for its complex song and incredible leaping...
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...
Brazilian Skipper
Calpodes ethlius
With their moth-like bodies and translucent wing 'windows,' Brazilian Skippers are the speed-demons of the butterfly ...
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...
Bright Marbled Sapphire
Stugeta bowkeri
A shimmering jewel of the African savanna, the Bright Marbled Sapphire dazzles with its metallic blue wings and intri...
Brindled Plume-moth
Amblyptilia punctidactyla
A master of architectural camouflage, the Brindled Plume-moth is famous for its striking 'T' shaped silhouette and fe...
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...
Broad-bodied Chaser
Libellula depressa
The Broad-bodied Chaser is an unmistakable garden favorite, boasting a uniquely wide, flattened abdomen and a bold pe...
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...
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 ...
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....
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...
Brown Ambrosia Aphid
Uroleucon ambrosiae
A master of the backyard meadow, the Brown Ambrosia Aphid forms bustling colonies on sunflowers and goldenrod. Watch ...
Brown Argus
Aricia agestis
A chocolate-colored jewel of the grassland, the Brown Argus is a master of the low-altitude dash. Once restricted to ...
Brown-belted Bumble Bee
Bombus griseocollis
A hardy and adaptable pollinator, the Brown-belted Bumble Bee is a welcome sight in North American gardens. Known for...
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
Halyomorpha halys
A global traveler with a shield-shaped shell, the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug is as famous for its 'stinky' defense as...
Brown Prionid
Orthosoma brunneum
A mahogany-colored titan of the summer night, the Brown Prionid is one of the most impressive longhorn beetles found ...
Brown Soft Scale
Coccus hesperidum
A tiny but resilient master of disguise, the brown soft scale is a master at blending into the stems and leaves of yo...
Brown Stink Bug
Euschistus servus
A master of camouflage and chemical defense, the Brown Stink Bug is a common shield-shaped visitor to North American ...
Buff Ermine
Spilosoma lutea
A charming nocturnal visitor, the Buff Ermine is easily recognized by its warm, buttery wings and delicate black spec...
Bush Scarlet
Axiocerses amanga
A flash of brilliant crimson in the African sun, the Bush Scarlet is one of the savanna's most striking small butterf...
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