Dragonflies
Dragonflies (order Odonata) are large, fast-flying predatory insects widely recognized for their exceptional aerial hunting ability and striking appearance. Found near freshwater habitats across the globe, dragonflies play…
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Drumming Katydids
Drumming Katydids are a specialized group of insects within the family Tettigoniidae, commonly referred to as bush crickets or katydids. Unlike many of their relatives that produce sound…
Double-striped Armyworms
Double-Striped Armyworms (Mythimna unipuncta) are grass-feeding caterpillars known for their ability to cause rapid and widespread damage to lawns, pastures, and cereal crops. These insects are named for…
Dorsal-striped Leaf Beetles
Dorsal-Striped Leaf Beetles are a group of plant-feeding insects within the family Chrysomelidae, recognized by the distinct longitudinal stripe running along the back of their wing covers. These…
Donkey Dung Beetles
Donkey Dung Beetles are a group of specialized scavenger beetles within the family Scarabaeidae that rely on animal manure—particularly from grazing animals such as donkeys—as their primary food…
Domestic House Spiders
Domestic house spiders are common indoor spiders that live inside buildings and structures. They are typically harmless and often go unnoticed as they quietly feed on other insects…
Dogwood Sawflies
Dogwood Sawflies (Macremphytus tarsatus) are leaf-feeding insects that primarily attack dogwood trees and shrubs. Although their larvae closely resemble caterpillars, they are actually the immature stage of a…
Dogwood Borer
Dogwood borers are clearwing moths whose larvae bore into dogwood trees and other ornamental plants. These insects are considered important pests of flowering dogwoods because larval tunneling weakens…
Dogbane Beetles
Dogbane Beetles (Chrysochus auratus) are strikingly beautiful leaf beetles known for their brilliant metallic coloration, which can shimmer in shades of blue, green, and copper. Commonly found on…
Dingy Cutworm Moths
Dingy Cutworm Moths (Feltia jaculifera) are nocturnal insects whose larval stage, commonly known as cutworms, are destructive pests of young plants. These caterpillars are especially problematic in gardens…