Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
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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...
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...
Twospotted Spider Mite
Tetranychus urticae
The Twospotted Spider Mite is a master weaver that builds an entire world on the underside of a single leaf. Nearly i...
Vagrant Darter
Sympetrum vulgatum
A vibrant master of the late-summer garden, the Vagrant Darter is easily identified by its unique 'moustache' and its...
Vancouver Bumble Bee
Bombus vancouverensis
The Vancouver Bumble Bee is a vibrant, mountain-dwelling pollinator known for its striking orange bands and sophistic...
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...
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...
Variegated Meadowhawk
Sympetrum corruptum
A master of migration and a champion mosquito hunter, the Variegated Meadowhawk brings a splash of intricate color to...
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....
Vegetable Leafminer
Liriomyza sativae
The Vegetable Leafminer is a tiny architect of the garden, creating shimmering, winding galleries inside the leaves o...
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...
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 ...
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...
Volvox
Petrosimonia triandra
A master of the salt flats, the Volvox (Petrosimonia triandra) is a unique 'rolling' plant that thrives where others ...
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 ...
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