Species library

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...

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Western Drywood Termite

Incisitermes minor

The Western Drywood Termite is a master of hidden architecture, living entirely within the wood it consumes. While th...

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Western Forktail

Ischnura perparva

The Western Forktail is a miniature marvel of the backyard pond, sporting a brilliant green thorax and an electric-bl...

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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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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...

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Western Subterranean Termite

Reticulitermes hesperus

The Western Subterranean Termite is a hidden architect of the underground world, essential for forest health but a ch...

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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...

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Western Thatching Ant

Formica obscuripes

The Western Thatching Ant is a legendary architect, building massive organic mounds that dot the North American lands...

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Western Yellowjacket

Vespula pensylvanica

The Western Yellowjacket is the bold architect of the backyard underground. Recognized by its striking yellow 'specta...

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Whirlabout

Hedone vibex

A golden-hued speedster of the garden, the Whirlabout is famous for its rapid-fire flight and intricate wing patterns...

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White Ermine

Spilosoma lubricipeda

The White Ermine is a masterpiece of nocturnal camouflage and elegance, sporting a snowy-white coat and hidden flashe...

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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...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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White Royal

Pratapa deva

A master of deception and a jewel of the forest canopy, the White Royal captivates with its brilliant iridescent blue...

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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....

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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 ...

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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...

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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...

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Wood Carpet

Epirrhoe rivata

A masterpiece of natural geometry, the Wood Carpet moth brings a touch of intricate elegance to the night garden. Oft...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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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Yellow-banded Bumble Bee

Bombus terricola

Meet the resilient Yellow-banded Bumble Bee, a master of the cold and a vital pollinator for northern gardens. With i...

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Yellow-faced Bumble Bee

Bombus vosnesenskii

Meet the most prolific pollinator of the West Coast. With its signature golden face and fuzzy black body, the Yellow-...

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Yellow-fronted Bumble Bee

Bombus flavifrons

A golden-crowned engine of the garden, the Yellow-fronted Bumble Bee is a master of buzz pollination and a vital link...

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Yellow-fronted Soft-winged Flower Beetle

Clanoptilus elegans

Draped in metallic emerald with a signature golden face, the Yellow-fronted Soft-winged Flower Beetle is a miniature ...

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Yellow-headed Cutworm Moth

Apamea amputatrix

A master of the night, the Yellow-headed Cutworm Moth is a common but beautiful visitor to North American gardens. Kn...

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Yellow-headed Leafhopper

Brunotartessus fulvus

With its striking golden crown and remarkable leaping ability, the Yellow-headed Leafhopper is a tiny marvel of the A...

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Yellow-legged Hornet

Vespa velutina

Known for its 'yellow socks' and expert hunting skills, the Yellow-legged Hornet is a master of the air. While a fasc...

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Yellow-legged Mud-dauber Wasp

Sceliphron caementarium

A master architect of the insect world, the Yellow-legged Mud-dauber Wasp is a fascinating, non-aggressive neighbor t...

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Yellow Meadow Ant

Lasius flavus

Meet the golden architects of the underworld. The Yellow Meadow Ant builds hidden empires beneath our feet, farming a...

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Yellow Pecan Aphid

Monelliopsis pecanis

The Yellow Pecan Aphid is a tiny golden gem of the insect world, common in any backyard with a pecan tree. Watch clos...

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Yellow-striped Armyworm Moth

Spodoptera ornithogalli

A nocturnal master of disguise, the Yellow-striped Armyworm Moth displays stunning geometric patterns on its wings. D...

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