pests
Dirt Dauber Wasps
Dirt Dauber Wasps (commonly known as mud daubers) are solitary wasps recognized for their habit of building nests from mud. These wasps are widely distributed across North America…
Damping-Off Fungus Gnat
Damping-Off Fungus Gnats are small, soil-dwelling insects closely associated with overly moist growing conditions and fungal pathogens that cause damping-off disease in seedlings. While the adult gnats are…
Devil’s Coach Horse Beetles
Devil’s Coach Horse Beetles (Ocypus olens) are large, predatory beetles belonging to the family Staphylinidae (rove beetles). Native to Europe and now established in parts of North America,…
Deep-snouted Weevils
Deep-Snouted Weevils are a descriptive group of beetles within the family Curculionidae, recognized for their elongated snout, or rostrum, which extends forward from the head. This specialized structure…
Defoliating Leaf Beetles
Defoliating Leaf Beetles are a broad group of plant-feeding beetles in the family Chrysomelidae known for their ability to consume foliage and, in some cases, cause severe defoliation…
Dagger Moths
Dagger Moths (genus Acronicta) are a group of nocturnal moths found throughout North America and other parts of the world. They are named for the distinctive dagger-like markings…
Attentive Crocus Moth
Attentive Crocus Moth (Heliothis crocea) is a species of moth in the family Noctuidae, commonly known as owlet moths. Native to parts of Europe, Asia, and occasionally recorded…
American Rubyspot Damselfly
American Rubyspot Damselfly (Hetaerina americana) is a species of broad-winged damselfly in the family Calopterygidae. Native to North America, it is commonly found along streams, rivers, and other…
Desert Pests
Desert pests are organisms that thrive in arid and semi-arid environments and can become problematic for homes, agriculture, and natural ecosystems. These pests are uniquely adapted to survive…