Blueberry Stem Borer Beetle
The Blueberry Stem Borer Beetle is a wood-boring insect associated with blueberry plants and other berry-producing shrubs. These beetles belong to the family Cerambycidae, commonly referred to as…
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Blueberry Maggot Fly (Blueberry Fruit Fly)
The Blueberry Maggot Fly (Rhagoletis mendax) is one of the most important insect pests affecting blueberry production in North America. This small fruit fly belongs to the family…
Blue-fronted Dancer Damselfly
The Blue-fronted Dancer (Argia apicalis) is a colorful damselfly species commonly found near freshwater habitats throughout North America. This slender insect belongs to the order Odonata, the same…
Blue Orchard Bee (Mason Bee)
The Blue Orchard Bee (Osmia lignaria) is one of the most important native pollinators in North America. This small solitary bee is highly valued in orchards, gardens, and…
Blue Mud Dauber Wasp
The Blue Mud Dauber (Chalybion californicum) is a solitary wasp species well known for its metallic blue coloration and mud nest-building behavior. Unlike aggressive social wasps such as…
Blue Grass Borer Moth
The Blue Grass Borer Moth is a small turf-associated moth whose larvae feed on grasses and related plants. These insects belong to a group of moths whose caterpillars…
Blue Death-feigning Beetle
The Blue Death-feigning Beetle (Asbolus verrucosus) is one of the most recognizable desert beetles in North America. This unusual insect is famous for its striking powdery blue coloration…
Blue Crane Fly
The Blue Crane Fly is a large, slender fly belonging to the family Tipulidae. Crane flies are often mistaken for large mosquitoes due to their long legs and…
Blue Admiral Butterfly (Red-spotted Purple)
The Red-spotted Purple Butterfly (Limenitis arthemis astyanax) is sometimes referred to as the blue admiral due to the iridescent blue sheen on its wings. This species belongs to…