Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
Cabbage Moth
Mamestra brassicae
A master of nocturnal camouflage, the Cabbage Moth is a resilient and highly adaptable visitor to backyards across Eu...
Cabbage Whitefly
Aleyrodes proletella
The Cabbage Whitefly is the snowy ghost of the vegetable patch. Though tiny, these resilient insects can turn a singl...
Calico Pennant
Celithemis elisa
A miniature masterpiece of the wetlands, the Calico Pennant stands out with its stained-glass wing patterns and its h...
calico scale
Eulecanium cerasorum
A striking but stealthy garden resident, the Calico Scale is easily identified by the ornate white-and-brown pattern ...
California Bumble Bee
Bombus californicus
The California Bumble Bee is a vital western pollinator recognizable by its unusually long face and gentle nature. On...
Carchesium
Carchesium polypinum
The microscopic 'glass trees' of your pond. Carchesium polypinum is a colonial wonder that turns a single drop of wat...
Cardinal Meadowhawk
Sympetrum illotum
The Cardinal Meadowhawk is a vibrant flash of scarlet in the summer sky, known for its bold personality and striking ...
Carmine Spider Mite
Tetranychus cinnabarinus
The Carmine Spider Mite is a tiny but vibrant architect of the undergrowth, famous for its brilliant red hue and the ...
Cecropia Moth
Hyalophora cecropia
Witness the spectacular beauty of the Cecropia Moth, a nocturnal giant with a wingspan of up to seven inches. This na...
Centropyxis aculeata
Centropyxis aculeata
The ultimate microscopic architect, Centropyxis aculeata builds a spiny suit of armor from grains of sand. Found in e...
Centropyxis ecornis
Centropyxis ecornis
Meet the microscopic architect of your backyard. Centropyxis ecornis is a shelled amoeba that builds its own fortress...
Cereal Leaf Beetle
Oulema melanopus
A tiny traveler with a striking metallic shine, the Cereal Leaf Beetle is a master of adaptation found in meadows and...
Chalk-fronted Corporal
Ladona julia
A striking skimmer of the North, the Chalk-fronted Corporal is famous for its 'frosted' white appearance and social n...
Chalkhill Blue
Polyommatus coridon
A shimmer of silver against the green, the Chalkhill Blue is a master of the limestone downs. This delicate butterfly...
Cherry-faced Meadowhawk
Sympetrum internum
A vibrant crimson hunter of the late summer, the Cherry-faced Meadowhawk adds a splash of brilliant red to northern w...
Chestnut Carpenter Ant
Camponotus castaneus
With their glowing orange bodies and impressive size, Chestnut Carpenter Ants are the hidden gems of the night-time b...
Chestnut cockchafer
Melolontha hippocastani
A woodland relative of the famous Maybug, the Chestnut cockchafer is a herald of spring known for its rich reddish-br...
citricola scale
Coccus pseudomagnoliarum
The citricola scale is a master of camouflage, masquerading as a simple bump on a citrus twig. Despite its small size...
Citrus Mealybug
Planococcus citri
The citrus mealybug may look like a tiny tuft of cotton, but this waxy wonder is a master of survival. Found in garde...
Citrus Whitefly
Dialeurodes citri
A tiny, snow-white marvel of the garden, the Citrus Whitefly creates miniature kingdoms on the underside of leaves. W...
Cloaked Carpet
Euphyia biangulata
A master of mossy camouflage, the Cloaked Carpet is a stunning nocturnal visitor to European gardens. Its intricate g...
Clouded Skipper
Lerema accius
A master of camouflage with a subtle violet sheen, the Clouded Skipper is a frequent guest in southern gardens. Look ...
Clover Mite
Bryobia praetiosa
The Clover Mite is a tiny but vibrant red arachnid famous for its remarkably long front legs and its habit of swarmin...
Club Silverline
Cigaritis syama
A shimmering marvel of the Lycaenidae family, the Club Silverline dazzles with its metallic wing patterns and a fasci...
Cobalt Milkweed Beetle
Chrysochus cobaltinus
A shimmering jewel of the western wild, the Cobalt Milkweed Beetle turns ordinary garden plants into a display of iri...
Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle
Oryctes rhinoceros
With its prehistoric horn and glossy black armor, the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle is a heavy-weight titan of the tropic...
Colorado Black-notched Bumble Bee
Bombus bifarius
A colorful icon of the Rocky Mountains, the Colorado Black-notched Bumble Bee is a hardy alpine pollinator known for ...
columbine leafminer
Phytomyza aquilegivora
The columbine leafminer is a tiny garden architect that turns leaves into living canvases. While the adult fly is nea...
columbine sawfly
Pristiphora rufipes
The columbine sawfly is the ultimate garden specialist, a tiny architect of destruction that can turn a lush columbin...
Common Aerial Yellowjacket
Dolichovespula arenaria
The Common Aerial Yellowjacket is nature’s master paper-maker and a tireless guardian of the garden. Known for its im...
Common Asparagus Beetle
Crioceris asparagi
The Common Asparagus Beetle is a striking, jewel-like specialist of the garden. With its vibrant red borders and crea...
Common Blue
Polyommatus icarus
The Common Blue is a tiny jewel of the grasslands, bringing a splash of azure to meadows across the globe. As the mos...
Common Blue Mud-dauber Wasp
Chalybion californicum
A shimmering jewel of the insect world, the Common Blue Mud-dauber is a non-aggressive solitary wasp famous for its m...
Common Bluebottle
Graphium sarpedon
With a flash of electric turquoise against velvet black, the Common Bluebottle is a master of high-speed aerial acrob...
Common Cardinal Beetle
Pyrochroa serraticornis
The Common Cardinal Beetle is a vivid splash of scarlet in the early summer garden. Distinguished by its all-red head...
Common Carpet Moth
Epirrhoe alternata
The Common Carpet Moth is a beautifully intricate visitor to the nighttime garden, recognized by its striking monochr...
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