Wildlife Species Library

Insects

Vagrant Darter

Sympetrum vulgatum

A vibrant master of the late-summer garden, the Vagrant Darter is easily identified by its unique 'moustache' and its...

Insects

Vancouver Bumble Bee

Bombus vancouverensis

The Vancouver Bumble Bee is a vibrant, mountain-dwelling pollinator known for its striking orange bands and sophistic...

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Variable Dancer

Argia fumipennis

A flash of neon purple in the reeds, the Variable Dancer is one of nature's most vibrant aerial acrobats. Found danci...

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Variable Sallow

Sericaglaea signata

A master of autumn camouflage, the Variable Sallow is one of the few moths you'll spot braving the chilly winter nigh...

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Variegated Meadowhawk

Sympetrum corruptum

A master of migration and a champion mosquito hunter, the Variegated Meadowhawk brings a splash of intricate color to...

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Vedalia Beetle

Novius cardinalis

The tiny red hero of the citrus grove, the Vedalia Beetle is a master hunter that saved California's orange industry....

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Vegetable Leafminer

Liriomyza sativae

The Vegetable Leafminer is a tiny architect of the garden, creating shimmering, winding galleries inside the leaves o...

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Vine's Rustic

Hoplodrina ambigua

A master of suburban camouflage, the Vine's Rustic is a common yet fascinating visitor to night-blooming gardens. Whi...

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Virginian Tiger Moth

Spilosoma virginica

Known for its pristine white wings and its fuzzy 'Yellow Bear' caterpillar, the Virginian Tiger Moth is a common but ...

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Vivid Dancer

Argia vivida

The Vivid Dancer is a jewel of the American West, known for its brilliant electric-blue color and its ability to thri...

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Volvox

Petrosimonia triandra

A master of the salt flats, the Volvox (Petrosimonia triandra) is a unique 'rolling' plant that thrives where others ...