Wildlife Species Library

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Spruce Aphid

Elatobium abietinum

A tiny green marvel with striking red eyes, the Spruce Aphid is a master of the cool season. While small, these sap-s...

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Square-spot Rustic

Xestia xanthographa

A classic late-summer visitor, the Square-spot Rustic is easily identified by the neat, pale 'windows' on its wings. ...

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Square-spotted Clay

Xestia stigmatica

A gem of the late-summer garden, the Square-spotted Clay is easily recognized by the bold geometric markings on its v...

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Squash Lady Beetle

Epilachna borealis

The Squash Lady Beetle is a bold, spotted herbivore that turns the 'beneficial ladybug' narrative on its head. With i...

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Steel-blue Cricket-hunter Wasp

Chlorion aerarium

A shimmering jewel of the garden, the Steel-blue Cricket-hunter is a master of pest control and one of the most strik...

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Striped Cucumber Beetle

Acalymma vittatum

A striking but notorious visitor to the vegetable patch, the Striped Cucumber Beetle is easily identified by its vibr...

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Summer Chafer

Amphimallon solstitiale

Often called the 'June Bug' of Europe, the Summer Chafer is a bumbling, golden-brown beetle famous for its sunset swa...

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Swarthy Skipper

Nastra lherminier

The understated ghost of the meadow, the Swarthy Skipper is a delight for those who appreciate the subtle details of ...

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Swift Crab Spider

Mecaphesa celer

A pint-sized powerhouse of the garden, the Swift Crab Spider uses incredible camouflage and lightning-fast reflexes t...

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Tailed Jay

Graphium agamemnon

With its striking electric-green spots and swift, shivering flight, the Tailed Jay is a jewel of the tropical garden....

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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The Rustic

Hoplodrina blanda

A master of nighttime camouflage, The Rustic is the understated star of the midsummer garden. Look closely at its sil...

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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...

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The Uncertain

Hoplodrina octogenaria

A master of summer camouflage, The Uncertain is a frequent visitor to backyard light traps. While its name suggests m...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Tile-horned Prionus

Prionus imbricornis

A nocturnal giant with architecturally stunning antennae, the Tile-horned Prionus is one of North America's most impr...

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Tobacco Budworm Moth

Chloridea virescens

A delicate visitor of the night, the Tobacco Budworm Moth features subtle green hues and elegant stripes. While often...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Tule Bluet

Enallagma carunculatum

The Tule Bluet is a dazzling splash of electric blue found dancing across North American wetlands. This resilient dam...

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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...

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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 ...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Twister

Tholymis tillarga

The ghost of the twilight garden, the Twister is a master of evening aerobatics. Known for its glowing white wing pat...

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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...

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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...

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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...