Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
Garden Carpet
Xanthorhoe fluctuata
A master of suburban camouflage, the Garden Carpet is a common and charming visitor to almost every backyard. With it...
Garden Chafer
Phyllopertha horticola
Meet the 'June Bug' of the garden world, a fuzzy, metallic-green gem that brings life to backyard blossoms. Watch as ...
Garita Skipperling
Oarisma garita
A golden flash in the summer grass, the Garita Skipperling is a tiny marvel of the North American prairie. These sun-...
German Yellowjacket
Vespula germanica
The German Yellowjacket is a master of adaptation, thriving in the heart of our suburbs. These strikingly patterned s...
Giant Bark Aphid
Longistigma caryae
Meet the giant of the aphid world, a master of bark-mimicry that forms bustling miniature cities on our most majestic...
Giant Ghost Shrimp
Neotrypaea gigas
The translucent 'architect of the tideflats,' Giant Ghost Shrimp are secretive engineers that build vast subterranean...
Giant Whitefly
Aleurodicus dugesii
A master of disguise and wax-work, the Giant Whitefly is an architectural marvel of the insect world. Famous for the ...
Giant Willow Aphid
Tuberolachnus salignus
Meet the giant of the aphid world. With its prehistoric appearance and unique 'shark fin' back, the Giant Willow Aphi...
Glassy-winged Sharpshooter
Homalodisca vitripennis
A large and distinctive leafhopper, the Glassy-winged Sharpshooter is famous for its transparent wings and its specia...
Golden Northern Bumble Bee
Bombus fervidus
A vibrant golden herald of the summer meadow, the Golden Northern Bumble Bee is one of the most striking and industri...
Goldenrod Aphid
Uroleucon solidaginis
With their striking crimson bodies and spindly black legs, Goldenrod Aphids turn ordinary meadow stems into vibrant m...
Goldenrod Leaf Beetle
Trirhabda canadensis
A striking striped specialist of the summer meadow, the Goldenrod Leaf Beetle is a master of its botanical niche. Oft...
Goldenrod Leafminer
Microrhopala vittata
Look closely at the goldenrod in your garden and you might spot this tiny, metallic gem. The Goldenrod Leafminer is a...
Goldenrod Plume Moth
Platyptilia calodactyla
With wings like delicate feathers and a unique T-shaped silhouette, the Goldenrod Plume Moth is a master of garden ca...
Grant's Hercules Beetle
Dynastes grantii
The undisputed heavyweight of the American Southwest, Grant's Hercules Beetle is a prehistoric-looking marvel that em...
Grape Flea Beetle
Altica chalybea
A tiny metallic gem of the springtime garden, the Grape Flea Beetle is famous for its brilliant blue sheen and its im...
Grapevine Beetle
Pelidnota punctata
With its clay-colored shell and distinctive black spots, the Grapevine Beetle is a summer night staple. This gentle g...
Great Basin Bumble Bee
Bombus centralis
A vibrant specialist of the American West, the Great Basin Bumble Bee is easily recognized by its striking orange-ban...
Great Black Digger Wasp
Sphex pensylvanicus
An elegant giant of the summer garden, the Great Black Digger Wasp is a non-aggressive pollinator with a fascinating ...
Great Blue Skimmer
Libellula vibrans
One of the largest and most striking dragonflies in the East, the Great Blue Skimmer commands attention with its chal...
Great Giant Scale
Coelostomidia zealandica
A hidden giant of the New Zealand bush, this pink-bodied insect creates a 'honeydew' forest floor buffet that sustain...
Great Golden Digger Wasp
Sphex ichneumoneus
A masterpiece of nature's engineering, the Great Golden Digger Wasp is a shimmering, solitary architect often found i...
Great Green Bush-cricket
Tettigonia viridissima
The Great Green Bush-cricket is a stunning emerald giant of the insect world. With its incredible camouflage and a so...
Great Jay
Graphium eurypylus
A flash of emerald in the tropical sun, the Great Jay is one of the fastest and most vibrant butterflies in the Indom...
Greater Black-letter Dart
Xestia dolosa
A master of nocturnal camouflage, the Greater Black-letter Dart is a common but often overlooked gem of the North Ame...
Green Dock Beetle
Gastrophysa viridula
Meet the emerald of the garden weeds. The Green Dock Beetle is a shimmering masterpiece of nature that turns ordinary...
Green Peach Aphid
Myzus persicae
The Green Peach Aphid is a tiny but mighty force in the garden, capable of building massive colonies through the powe...
Green-striped Spruce Aphid
Cinara piceicola
Hidden among the needles of your backyard spruce lies a bustling metropolis of Green-striped Spruce Aphids. These lar...
Green Tiger Beetle
Cicindela campestris
Meet the 'cheetah' of your garden path. With its brilliant metallic green armor and incredible sprinting speed, the G...
Green-veined White
Pieris napi
A delicate specialist of the shade, the Green-veined White is famous for the intricate, mossy patterns on its underwi...
Greenhouse Whitefly
Trialeurodes vaporariorum
Though barely the size of a grain of sand, the Greenhouse Whitefly is a fascinating backyard resident known for its p...
Guinea Paper Wasp
Polistes exclamans
A master architect of the insect world, the Guinea Paper Wasp is a vibrant, beneficial gardener that provides natural...
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