Bristly Cutworm Moth
The Bristly Cutworm Moth belongs to a group of nocturnal moths whose larvae are known as cutworms. These caterpillars are common agricultural and garden pests because they feed…
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Brazilian Skipper Butterfly (Canna Skipper)
The Brazilian Skipper Butterfly (Calpodes ethlius), commonly known as the Canna Skipper, is a tropical butterfly species recognized for its association with ornamental canna plants. Native to Central…
Bramble Gall Wasp
The Bramble Gall Wasp is a tiny parasitic wasp that induces abnormal plant growths known as galls on bramble plants such as raspberries and blackberries. These insects belong…
Braconid Wasp
The Braconid Wasp belongs to the family Braconidae, one of the largest groups of parasitic wasps in the world. These insects play a vital role in natural pest…
Boreal Bluet Damselfly
The Boreal Bluet (Enallagma boreale) is a delicate species of damselfly belonging to the family Coenagrionidae. These slender aquatic insects are closely related to dragonflies and are commonly…
Boll Weevil
The Boll Weevil (Anthonomus grandis) is one of the most historically significant agricultural pests in North America. This small beetle feeds on cotton plants and was responsible for…
Bold Jumping Spider
The Bold Jumping Spider (Phidippus audax) is one of the most recognizable jumping spiders in North America. Known for its curious behavior and excellent vision, this spider belongs…
Bolas Spider
The Bolas Spider is a unique spider belonging to the genus Mastophora. Unlike most spiders that spin webs, bolas spiders capture prey using a specialized hunting technique that…
Blunt-nosed Leafhopper
The Blunt-nosed Leafhopper is a small sap-feeding insect belonging to the family Cicadellidae, one of the largest groups of plant-feeding insects in the world. Leafhoppers are well known…
Bluegrass Webworm Moth (Sod Webworm)
The Bluegrass Webworm Moth, commonly known as the Sod Webworm, is a small turf-damaging moth whose larvae feed on grasses commonly found in lawns, golf courses, parks, and…