Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
Cottony Camellia Scale
Pulvinaria camelicola
A master of disguise in the garden, the Cottony Camellia Scale is best known for the long, white waxy 'tails' it leav...
Cottony cushion scale
Icerya purchasi
The cottony cushion scale is a master of waxy architecture, creating elaborate fluted egg sacs that look like miniatu...
Cottony Hydrangea Scale
Pulvinaria kuwacola
Look closely at your garden shrubs and you might find what looks like tiny tufts of cotton. The Cottony Hydrangea Sca...
Cottony Maple Scale
Neopulvinaria innumerabilis
Look closely at your maple trees in early summer, and you might see what looks like bits of popcorn stuck to the twig...
Cowpea Aphid
Aphis craccivora
The Cowpea Aphid is a tiny marvel of the insect world, identifiable by its polished black armor and its remarkable ab...
Crimson Marsh Glider
Trithemis aurora
A jewel of the Asian wetlands, the Crimson Marsh Glider dazzles with its vibrant purplish-red hues and acrobatic flig...
Crossline Skipper
Limochores origenes
A master of the 'skip and zip' flight, the Crossline Skipper is a subtle yet fascinating visitor to summer meadows. W...
Crotch's Bumble Bee
Bombus crotchii
Often called the 'Golden State' bee, this endangered pollinator is a rare gem of the California landscape. Its presen...
Curled Rose Sawfly
Allantus cinctus
A master of garden mimicry, the Curled Rose Sawfly is famous for its larvae that rest in perfect spirals beneath rose...
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