Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
Wandering Glider
Pantala flavescens
Meet the world’s ultimate traveler: the Wandering Glider. This golden-winged dragonfly holds the record for the longe...
Water Ermine
Spilosoma urticae
A ghostly beauty of the night, the Water Ermine captivates with its pristine, snowy-white wings. This elusive moth is...
Welsh Chafer
Hoplia philanthus
A glittering jewel of the summer garden, the Welsh Chafer dazzles with its iridescent scales and sun-loving personali...
Western Black Carpenter Ant
Camponotus modoc
The Western Black Carpenter Ant is a forest architect recognizable by its impressive size and signature reddish-maroo...
Western Bumble Bee
Bombus occidentalis
Recognizable by the snowy white tip of its abdomen, the Western Bumble Bee is a master of buzz pollination and a vita...
Western Corn Rootworm
Diabrotica virgifera
A striking yellow-and-black beetle with a big reputation, the Western Corn Rootworm is a fascinating study in miniatu...
Western Drywood Termite
Incisitermes minor
The Western Drywood Termite is a master of hidden architecture, living entirely within the wood it consumes. While th...
Western Forktail
Ischnura perparva
The Western Forktail is a miniature marvel of the backyard pond, sporting a brilliant green thorax and an electric-bl...
Western Pondhawk
Erythemis collocata
The Western Pondhawk is the 'blue bomber' of the garden, a fierce and beautiful aerial acrobat that provides natural ...
Western Striped Cucumber Beetle
Acalymma trivittatum
A striking but tiny visitor to the summer garden, the Western Striped Cucumber Beetle is easily identified by its bol...
Western Subterranean Termite
Reticulitermes hesperus
The Western Subterranean Termite is a hidden architect of the underground world, essential for forest health but a ch...
Western Tent Caterpillar Moth
Malacosoma californica
Famed for their communal silk fortresses, Western Tent Caterpillars are one of the most visible signs of spring in th...
Western Thatching Ant
Formica obscuripes
The Western Thatching Ant is a legendary architect, building massive organic mounds that dot the North American lands...
Western Yellowjacket
Vespula pensylvanica
The Western Yellowjacket is the bold architect of the backyard underground. Recognized by its striking yellow 'specta...
Whirlabout
Hedone vibex
A golden-hued speedster of the garden, the Whirlabout is famous for its rapid-fire flight and intricate wing patterns...
White Ermine
Spilosoma lubricipeda
The White Ermine is a masterpiece of nocturnal camouflage and elegance, sporting a snowy-white coat and hidden flashe...
White-faced Meadowhawk
Sympetrum obtrusum
A crimson jewel of the late summer garden, the White-faced Meadowhawk is easily recognized by its ghostly pale face a...
White-marked Tussock Moth
Orgyia leucostigma
The White-marked Tussock Moth is a backyard marvel with a caterpillar that looks like a high-fashion accessory. From ...
White Peach Scale
Pseudaulacaspis pentagona
Often mistaken for a splash of white paint or a dusting of snow, the White Peach Scale is a master of camouflage and ...
White Royal
Pratapa deva
A master of deception and a jewel of the forest canopy, the White Royal captivates with its brilliant iridescent blue...
White Satin Moth
Leucoma salicis
A nocturnal beauty with shimmering, silk-like wings, the White Satin Moth is a ghostly visitor to mid-summer gardens....
Willow Flea-beetle
Crepidodera aurata
A shimmering jewel of the riverside, the Willow Flea-beetle is a master of the high jump and a vibrant inhabitant of ...
Willow Leaf Beetle
Plagiodera versicolora
A shimmering emerald of the garden, the Willow Leaf Beetle is a master of the macro world. These tiny metallic wonder...
Willow Spittlebug
Aphrophora salicina
Look closely at the branches of your local willow tree and you might find a hidden architectural marvel. The Willow S...
Wood Carpet
Epirrhoe rivata
A masterpiece of natural geometry, the Wood Carpet moth brings a touch of intricate elegance to the night garden. Oft...
Wood Tiger Beetle
Cicindela sylvatica
Meet the 'cheetah' of the heathland. The Wood Tiger Beetle is a lightning-fast predator that combines a dark, bronzed...
Woolly Alder Aphid
Prociphilus tessellatus
Often mistaken for a fungus or a dusting of snow, the Woolly Alder Aphid is one of the most charismatic insects in th...
Woolly Apple Aphid
Eriosoma lanigerum
Often mistaken for a fungus or a bit of cotton, the Woolly Apple Aphid is a fascinating insect that builds its own wa...
Woolly Beech Aphid
Phyllaphis fagi
Look closely at the underside of beech leaves and you might find a miniature winter wonderland. These tiny sap-sucker...
Woolly Whitefly
Aleurothrixus floccosus
The Woolly Whitefly is a master of disguise, cloaking itself in intricate waxy curls. This tiny Neotropical native ha...
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