Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
Tailed Jay
Graphium agamemnon
With its striking electric-green spots and swift, shivering flight, the Tailed Jay is a jewel of the tropical garden....
Tansy Beetle
Chrysolina graminis
Known as the 'Jewel of York,' this rare and radiant beetle is a masterpiece of natural iridescence. Discover how to s...
Tawny-edged Skipper
Polites themistocles
A pint-sized dynamo of the backyard, the Tawny-edged Skipper is a master of rapid flight and sun-drenched meadows. Lo...
Tawny Shears
Hadena perplexa
A master of camouflage and a specialist of the night, the Tawny Shears is a frequent visitor to moonlit gardens. Know...
terrapin scale
Mesolecanium nigrofasciatum
Looking like miniature, ornate turtle shells stuck to a branch, the Terrapin scale is a master of camouflage and a co...
The Rustic
Hoplodrina blanda
A master of nighttime camouflage, The Rustic is the understated star of the midsummer garden. Look closely at its sil...
The Sallow
Xanthia icteritia
A golden gem of the autumn night, The Sallow moth perfectly mimics the falling leaves of the season. Its vibrant yell...
The Uncertain
Hoplodrina octogenaria
A master of summer camouflage, The Uncertain is a frequent visitor to backyard light traps. While its name suggests m...
Thick-legged Flower Beetle
Oedemera nobilis
A shimmering emerald of the garden, the Thick-legged Flower Beetle is a sun-worshipping pollinator famous for its met...
Thisbe's Tarantula-hawk Wasp
Pepsis thisbe
A shimmering titan of the insect world, Thisbe's Tarantula-hawk Wasp is a master of the desert garden, blending strik...
Three-lined Potato Beetle
Lema daturaphila
A striking visitor to the summer garden, the Three-lined Potato Beetle is known for its bold racing stripes and its u...
Tobacco Budworm Moth
Chloridea virescens
A delicate visitor of the night, the Tobacco Budworm Moth features subtle green hues and elegant stripes. While often...
Tomentose Burying Beetle
Nicrophorus tomentosus
The Tomentose Burying Beetle is the golden-haired undertaker of the forest floor. With its striking orange-on-black p...
Triangle Plume Moth
Platyptilia gonodactyla
With wings like feathery fans and a silhouette like a tiny aircraft, the Triangle Plume Moth is one of the most archi...
Tricolored Bumble Bee
Bombus ternarius
With its signature sunset-orange belt and industrious nature, the Tricolored Bumble Bee is one of the most striking p...
Triple-spotted Clay
Xestia ditrapezium
A nocturnal gem of the Eurasian woodlands, the Triple-spotted Clay is prized by moth-watchers for its rich purplish h...
Tule Bluet
Enallagma carunculatum
The Tule Bluet is a dazzling splash of electric blue found dancing across North American wetlands. This resilient dam...
Tulip-tree Silkmoth
Callosamia angulifera
A nocturnal giant of the Eastern forests, the Tulip-tree Silkmoth is a master of camouflage and a spectacular find fo...
Tuliptree scale
Toumeyella liriodendri
The Tuliptree scale is a master of the sedentary life, masquerading as a simple bump on a branch while supporting an ...
Turnip Sawfly
Athalia rosae
The Turnip Sawfly is a jewel-toned visitor to the summer garden, easily recognized by its glowing orange body and dar...
Twelve-spotted Skimmer
Libellula pulchella
A master of aerial maneuvers, the Twelve-spotted Skimmer is easily recognized by its ornate, spotted wings and bold t...
Twin-spot Skipper
Oligoria maculata
A small but striking resident of the Southeast, the Twin-spot Skipper is easily identified by the bright white dots t...
Twister
Tholymis tillarga
The ghost of the twilight garden, the Twister is a master of evening aerobatics. Known for its glowing white wing pat...
Two-lined Spittlebug
Prosapia bicincta
A striking master of disguise and jumping, the Two-lined Spittlebug brings a splash of racing-stripe color to Eastern...
Two-spotted Bumble Bee
Bombus bimaculatus
The Two-spotted Bumble Bee is the herald of spring, often the very first bee to visit your garden as the weather warm...
Two-spotted Lady Beetle
Adalia bipunctata
A pint-sized guardian of the garden, the Two-spotted Lady Beetle is a vibrant red ally in the fight against plant pes...
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