Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
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North American Luna Moth
Actias luna
A breathtaking emerald of the night, the Luna Moth is a short-lived wonder of the backyard world. With its long flowi...
Northern Bluet
Enallagma annexum
A masterpiece of biological engineering in miniature, the Northern Bluet dazzles with its electric blue segments and ...
Northern Broken-Dash
Polites egeremet
The Northern Broken-Dash is a zippy, olive-brown skipper that brings a touch of subtle elegance to summer meadows. Lo...
Northern Brown Argus
Aricia artaxerxes
A chocolate-colored jewel of the northern grasslands, the Northern Brown Argus is famous for the tiny white 'beauty m...
northern corn rootworm
Diabrotica barberi
A gem-like visitor of the late-summer garden, the northern corn rootworm is a master of finding the best pollen in to...
Northern Paper Wasp
Polistes fuscatus
Meet the garden’s most misunderstood architect. The Northern Paper Wasp is a master of facial recognition and a natur...
Nutmeg Moth
Anarta trifolii
A master of midnight camouflage, the Nutmeg moth is a subtle beauty that hides in plain sight among our gardens and g...
Oak Bush-cricket
Meconema thalassinum
The ghost of the canopy, the Oak Bush-cricket is a silent drummer that trades loud chirps for secret vibrations. This...
Ocola Skipper
Panoquina ocola
The Ocola Skipper is a master of high-speed maneuvers, easily identified by its exceptionally long wings and chocolat...
Oleander Aphid
Aphis nerii
The Oleander Aphid is a tiny, brilliant yellow gem of the garden world. Often found in bustling colonies on milkweed,...
One-spotted Stink Bug
Euschistus variolarius
A common but often overlooked resident of North American gardens, the One-spotted Stink Bug is a marvel of natural ca...
Orange Sallow
Tiliacea citrago
With its vibrant golden-orange wings, the Orange Sallow is a true jewel of the autumn night. This moth is a master of...
Orange Skipperling
Oarisma aurantiaca
A tiny, golden gem of the grasslands, the Orange Skipperling is a master of low-altitude flight. Though small, its vi...
orange-tip
Anthocharis cardamines
A signature sign of spring, the orange-tip brings a splash of vibrant color to garden hedgerows. With its unique 'mos...
Orchard Swallowtail
Papilio aegeus
Australia's largest common butterfly, the Orchard Swallowtail, is a spectacular garden visitor known for its bold bla...
Orchid Tit
Hypolycaena othona
A gem of the tropical garden, the Orchid Tit is a master of disguise with delicate tails and striking orange-banded w...
Organ-pipe Mud-dauber Wasp
Trypoxylon politum
The master architect of the backyard, this elegant black wasp constructs sophisticated clay nurseries that look like ...
Ornate Pennant
Celithemis ornata
A jewel of the wetlands, the Ornate Pennant dazzles with its ruby-red spots and delicate wing patterns. This small bu...
Oystershell Scale
Lepidosaphes ulmi
Hidden in plain sight on the bark of your favorite trees, the Oystershell Scale is a marvel of natural camouflage. Th...
Pacific Dampwood Termite
Zootermopsis angusticollis
The Pacific Dampwood Termite is the giant of the termite world, a master of decomposition that thrives in the misty f...
Pacific Forktail
Ischnura cervula
A tiny, electric-blue marvel of the western wetlands, the Pacific Forktail is the perfect subject for macro-wildlife ...
Pacific Mole Crab
Hippa marmorata
A camouflage expert of the shoreline, the Pacific Mole Crab lives its life in reverse, dancing with the waves and dis...
Painted Skimmer
Libellula semifasciata
A masterpiece of the marsh, the Painted Skimmer stands out with its glowing amber wings and intricate markings. As on...
Pale-banded Dart
Agnorisma badinodis
A signature species of the autumn night, the Pale-banded Dart is recognized by its chocolate-colored wings and elegan...
Pale Mottled Willow Moth
Caradrina clavipalpis
An understated master of camouflage, the Pale Mottled Willow Moth is a fascinating nocturnal visitor that has recentl...
Palo Verde Root Borer
Derobrachus hovorei
One of North America's largest beetles, the Palo Verde Root Borer is a spectacular desert giant that emerges with the...
Pea Aphid
Acyrthosiphon pisum
The Pea Aphid is a tiny, translucent wonder of the garden world, known for its incredible reproductive speed and its ...
Pea Blue
Lampides boeticus
A master of disguise and a world-class traveler, the Pea Blue butterfly brings a shimmer of violet to any backyard ga...
Peacock Royal
Tajuria cippus
A master of deception and a flash of cerulean beauty, the Peacock Royal is one of the most stunning butterflies you c...
Peck's Skipper
Polites peckius
Meet the 'fighter jet' of the butterfly world. The Peck's Skipper is a pint-sized powerhouse of the backyard, easily ...
Pelomyxa
Pelomyxa palustris
The giant of the microscopic world, Pelomyxa is a massive, multi-nucleated amoeba that roams the muddy depths of back...
Pepsis grossa
Pepsis grossa
The Tarantula Hawk is a shimmering titan of the insect world, famous for its vivid orange wings and a legendary sting...
Pernicious Scale
Comstockaspis perniciosa
The Pernicious Scale is a tiny but tenacious inhabitant of the backyard orchard. Though individually microscopic, the...
Phacus pyrum
Monomorphina pyrum
The emerald jewel of the microscopic world, Phacus pyrum is a pear-shaped wonder found in nearly every backyard pond....
Pigweed Flea Beetle
Disonycha glabrata
A striking gymnast of the garden, the Pigweed Flea Beetle sports bold racing stripes and a 'spring-loaded' escape pla...
Pine Bark Adelgid
Pineus strobi
Transform your view of the Eastern White Pine by zooming in on the Pine Bark Adelgid. These tiny architects create sn...
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