Florida

The most devastating disease of citrus worldwide, spread by the Asian citrus psyllid. There is no cure. It has caused billions of dollars in losses to the Florida citrus industry and threatens production in Texas, California, and other citrus-growing states.

Affecting 9 regions

The most destructive bark beetle in the southeastern United States, capable of killing vast stands of pine trees during outbreaks. Adults bore into bark and introduce blue stain fungus that clogs water-conducting tissues.

Affecting 13 regions

One of the most widespread and destructive forest diseases in the world, caused by a complex of honey mushroom species. It attacks stressed trees through root contact and can persist in dead stumps for decades, infecting nearby healthy trees.

Affecting 36 regions

The most damaging disease of loblolly and slash pines in the southeastern US. It causes spindle-shaped galls on stems and branches that weaken trees and make them susceptible to wind breakage. Oaks serve as the alternate host.

Affecting 11 regions

A lethal vascular disease of trees in the laurel family, vectored by the non-native redbay ambrosia beetle. It has devastated redbay populations in the southeastern coastal plain and threatens sassafras, avocado, and other lauraceous species.

Affecting 11 regions

A group of water-mold diseases that attack the roots and root collar of many tree species. Phytophthora thrives in wet, poorly drained soils. It destroys fine roots and can girdle the trunk at the soil line. Affected trees show a general decline that is often misdiagnosed as drought stress. Oaks, dogwoods, rhododendrons, and many other species are susceptible.

Affecting 31 regions

A genus of bark beetles that attack stressed and weakened pines throughout North America. While they typically colonize dying trees, drought and overcrowding can trigger outbreaks that kill healthy timber.

Affecting 19 regions

A moth whose larvae construct distinctive spindle-shaped bags from silk and foliage fragments. They feed on over 100 species of trees and shrubs, with conifers being most vulnerable since they cannot regrow lost foliage as readily.

Affecting 28 regions

A group of fungal diseases causing leaf spots, cankers, and shoot blight on many shade trees. Sycamore, dogwood, maple, and oak are commonly affected. Cool, wet spring weather promotes infection of newly expanding leaves.

Affecting 38 regions

This is a picture of a Coccinella septempunctata at Fort Armistead Park in Baltimore City, Maryland.

Affecting 30 regions

Found alive but in terrible shape. Was swimming around in the water bowl we put out for feral cats here. Also appeared to have had a run in with a spider web, as it had something stuck all over it. Got a lot of suggestions for fungi and parasitoids that target ladybeetles, so maybe its appearance is more a function of a disease or parasite process taking place. It was definitely having trouble getting adound, but could be due to having been in the water for a long time and/or having bits of web

Affecting 41 regions

Data collected in collaboration with Field Assistant Ryan Brockette & Thionna Strack.

Affecting 18 regions

Chilocorus nigritus observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Crawling around in Publix. I can attest to the horrid smell. It stank me up badly when I brought it outside and released it.

Affecting 8 regions

Phanaeus igneus observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Zebra Longwing observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Fir Tussock Moth observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

The two butterflies appeared to be mating, remained attached as they flew away

Affecting 7 regions

Polka-Dot Wasp Moth observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Eastern Leaf-footed Bug observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 15 regions

Hanging out in a mass of sunflower and knotweed full of Japanese beetles. Love to see it

Affecting 23 regions

Florida Leaf-footed Bug observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 2 regions

Spotted on wall just outside exit to gift shop for Space Shuttle Atlantis exihibit.exhibit. Was approximately a half inch long; paper in 3rd picture is a standard 8.5x11" sheet, provided for scale.

Affecting 6 regions

Common Gold-dust observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 2 regions

Christmas lichen observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 2 regions

There are many visible stinkhorn “eggs” sticking out of the mulch pile and a new one is fruiting almost every day lately. I could smell it before I saw it!

Affecting 11 regions

Asian Longhorned Beetle Damages hardwood trees by tunneling deep into trunks and branches - identified by USDA APHIS as a pest threat.

Affecting 50 regions

I founded an butterfly. That was sitting on a tall plant resting. The butterfly was mostly a dark orange color with little black spots on its wings. The butterfly has a long thin narrow torso. Butterfly is part of the Animalia Kingdom. Insecta.

Affecting 10 regions

Checkered White observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Eastern Giant Swallowtail observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 4 regions

Observed on a 15 minute walking survey at Kirk Park. This survey is part of the Paired Garden Study project associated with Biodiversity in Urban Gardens (BUG) and is run by the California Native Plant Society. This observation is from the native plant garden. My survey here ran from 4:44PM-4:59PM. More info about BUG is available at the link below (scroll down to Santa Clara Valley Research Project for more info about the Paired Garden study) https://www.cnps.org/education/bug Umbrella projec

Affecting 33 regions

Might be the largest giant leaf footed bug i’ve ever seen! I’m going to offer him some cucumber and then release him further from my apartment bc they spray hella pesticide around here

Affecting 9 regions

Forked Fungus Beetle observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 4 regions

Striated Lichen Moth observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Disparate Forester observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Another great evening celebrating moth week! Tonight, we were at John Bunker Sands with around 80 other folks -- lots of excitement for bugs! :) Quite a few things showed up -- apologies for my particularly bad photos tonight though.

Affecting 13 regions

I found this deceased male Hercules beetle lying next to an office window. I wonder if he struck the window and died from impact.

Affecting 17 regions

Fig Sphinx observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Acanalonia servillei observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 4 regions

Echo Moth observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Cypress Sphinx observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Green-spored Parasol observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 27 regions

chicken of the woods observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 17 regions

Hirsutella citriformis observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Broad-leaved gulfweed observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 2 regions

Today, I found hairy hexagonia at the Elm Fork Nature Preserve. Now I spy it in my own garden. How cool!

Affecting 3 regions

Found in a pasture growing on cow dung. Best specimen of 8..Lemme know if I'm wrong! Growing on dung, annulus stained black from spores, mild blueing around mycelium

Affecting 4 regions

Tomarus subtropicus observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Acrolophus walsinghami observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Carrot Beetle observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 10 regions

Palmetto Borer Moth observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Creontiades rubrinervis observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 2 regions

Favolus brasiliensis observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 3 regions

Broken-backed Bug observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 8 regions

American cochineal bug observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 2 regions

Eastern Bee Assassin observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 4 regions

Mormidea pama observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Dune Cup Lichen observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Pine

Affecting 1 region

Smooth Ox Beetle observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 8 regions

Four-lined Plant Bug observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 8 regions

Had a wonderful evening with the Elm Fork Master Naturalist training class -- we talked bugs and then after class, we did some blacklighting. Crazy hot and dry, and quite a bit of light pollution here, but still, some neat bugs showed up! :)

Affecting 25 regions

Cymatoderma caperatum observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 2 regions

fringed sawgill observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 3 regions

Smooth Chanterelle observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 5 regions

Attracted to light at night. The plant on which the insect is resting (sweet Joe Pye weed) is located beside an exterior light that was illuminated.

Affecting 33 regions

Rosy Maple Moth observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 20 regions

On living sabal palm

Affecting 1 region

two growing about 1 m apart on fallen, dead hardwood in floodplain swamp of Withlacoochee River; jelly like mass of delicate broad leafy lobes (resembling branched antlers), shiny, translucent, gummy, silvery white, turning yellowish at point of attachment (right specimen in photo is upside down to show "base")

Affecting 12 regions

Was found in clusters. Had very little odor and mainly just smelled like dirt. Was found in a grassy area.

Affecting 1 region

Heard frantic flapping noise against window glass, opened window and let in moth. It finally settled on trim above inside door where it's rested calmly for past 25 minutes. Guessing female based on wing shape, coloring and position, thinner antennae, and bulkier body/abdomen.

Affecting 28 regions

Isabella Tiger Moth observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 25 regions

Pannaria Wave observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 4 regions

Spiny Oak-slug Moth observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 7 regions

Another great evening celebrating moth week! Tonight, we were at John Bunker Sands with around 80 other folks -- lots of excitement for bugs! :) Quite a few things showed up -- apologies for my particularly bad photos tonight though.

Affecting 4 regions

Belostomatini observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

on dead turkey oak

Affecting 1 region

Observed at edge of garden bed near wild strawberries, Aronia, and passionvine. Found another one dead in a spider's web at other end of this same garden bed a month or two ago.

Affecting 21 regions

Old-man-of-the-woods observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 15 regions

Cinnabar Bracket observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 2 regions

Two small fruiting bodies at base of small dead trunk at start of steep side trail.

Affecting 12 regions

Bark Rash Lichen observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Pale Palpidia observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

tight cluster growing on fallen Laurel Oak branch in former longleaf pine-xeric oak habitat; petal- or spatulate-shaped fruiting bodies apically flattened, light yellow to bright yellow, tough, gelatinous or rubbery

Affecting 9 regions

Slender Ladder Lichen observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Ligyrus cuniculus observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 24 regions

Palm Seed Weevil observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Imperial Moth observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 20 regions

Hawaiian Beet Webworm Moth observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 11 regions

On Apios americana. Mustard and cabbage plants were also nearby, but I didn't realize they laid eggs on things other than mustard and cabbage.

Affecting 23 regions

Margined Shining Leaf Chafer observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 8 regions

Common Buckeye observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 14 regions

Trametes aesculi observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 5 regions

Common Sieve Tortoise Beetle observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

We have dozens and dozens of these guys flying around right now. This one climbed onto my hand from a butterfly bush. How cute!

Affecting 19 regions

Gymnopus iocephalus observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 4 regions

indigo milk cap observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 20 regions

Meripilus lineatus observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 2 regions

Exobasidium ferrugineae observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

White Chicken Mushroom observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 7 regions

On fallen and decaying loblolly pine branch. Last picture shows black staining with KOH.

Affecting 14 regions

splitgill mushroom observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 18 regions

Had a wonderful evening with the Elm Fork Master Naturalist training class -- we talked bugs and then after class, we did some blacklighting. Crazy hot and dry, and quite a bit of light pollution here, but still, some neat bugs showed up! :)

Affecting 9 regions

Belostoma lutarium observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Wiffle Ball Stinkhorn observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Ganoderma zonatum observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Jester Lichen observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Coprinellus arenicola observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 2 regions

I found this, this morning, on my parents driveway. Does any body know what animal would be able to remove the wings of a Polyphemus Moth (and its pictured antennae) with such surgical precision? There is no evidence of any mastication left behind?

Affecting 26 regions

Red-shouldered Bug (Jadera haematoloma) 18 September 2026 Avondale Park Denton, Denton County, Texas A veritable mating Red-shouldered Bug (Jadera haematoloma) hotspot at the park as we've noticed a large number of these bugs mating in the same spot for days on end. There must be a host soapberry tree nearby per this online quote: "Yes, in the red-shouldered soapberry bug (Jadera haematoloma), the female is larger than the male." So this dimorphism indicates that in our pic above the fem

Affecting 13 regions

Helmeted Squash Bug observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 7 regions

Var flapjackii

Affecting 1 region

Chrysobothris chrysoela observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Yellow-winged Anomala observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 2 regions

Red Bay Psyllid observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 2 regions

Exsudoporus floridanus observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 2 regions

column stinkhorn observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 2 regions

Subterranean Dart observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 3 regions

Blapstinus fortis observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 2 regions

Trogoderma anthrenoides observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Black Stink Bug observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 10 regions

Seems to associate with Pond Cypress.

Affecting 1 region

Carolina Metallic Tiger Beetle observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 10 regions

Blue-Green Citrus Root Weevil observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Found trapped inside our screen porch at 10 pm. Took a photo then helped it get outside.

Affecting 12 regions

This is one of the smallest cicadas I've ever seen. Unfortunately it was dead though.

Affecting 4 regions

Metallic Blue Lady Beetle observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 2 regions

Air Potato Leaf Beetle observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Diaprepes Root Weevil observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 3 regions

Eastern Beach Tiger Beetle observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 2 regions

Giant Sweet Potato Bug observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Another bug that snuck into the dorm building somehow. Moved outside via a D&D dice container and a tissue.

Affecting 1 region

Ormenoides venusta observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 11 regions

Jagged Ambush Bug observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 6 regions

Kermes Scale Moth observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 2 regions

Orsilochides guttata observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Evans' Deer Moss observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Cyclocephala lurida lurida observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 20 regions

Coffee-loving Pyrausta Moth observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 4 regions

growing unexpectedly in a houseplant; multiple stalks in a 10" diameter pot, bright yellow, 1/2" tall, 2-3mm wide head, smaller ones are just yellow dots 1mm wide

Affecting 23 regions

Another great evening celebrating moth week! Tonight, we were at John Bunker Sands with around 80 other folks -- lots of excitement for bugs! :) Quite a few things showed up -- apologies for my particularly bad photos tonight though.

Affecting 3 regions

Shiny Flea Beetle observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 3 regions

Eastern Diamond-necked Weevil observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Common Sea Skater observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Flamingo Chanterelle observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 2 regions

Hairy Chinch Bug observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Panellus pusillus observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

anise and raspberry limbed-lepidella observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Gulf Wireworm (Heteroderes amplicollis) 9 July 2026 Avondale Park Denton, Denton County, Texas

Affecting 3 regions

Horned Passalus Beetle observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 13 regions

Rainbow Scarab observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 2 regions

Macrosiagon cruenta observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 3 regions

Sugarcane Midget observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 3 regions

Chalepus sanguinicollis observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Gray Hairstreak observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 14 regions

Red-banded Hairstreak observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 10 regions

Eastern Eyed Click Beetle observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 13 regions

Rustic Sphinx observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 12 regions

Trailside on the edge of a field in Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield. This is growing on an oak log.

Affecting 23 regions

Sinea observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 6 regions

Palm Flatid Planthopper observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Cuban May Beetle observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Waved Sphinx observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 24 regions

Ranatra observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 2 regions

rounded earthstar observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 3 regions

Coker's Pubescent Amanita observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Tersa Sphinx observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 8 regions

small group growing on saw cut oak trunk in upland mesic hardwoods; funnel shaped to rosette growth, with peeling, wavy "petals"; upper surface velvety/finely hairy, concentrically zoned, blues, purplish browns & yellowish browns dominated, whitish at margin in some; lower surface with rounded pores, some becoming elongated & tooth-like, white to pale tan pore surface; rudimentary to no stalk, hairy, attached to wood centrally or laterally

Affecting 28 regions

Macrosiagon octomaculata observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Io Moth observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 17 regions

Pseudanthracia Moth observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Gaudy Sphinx observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

pale bitter bolete observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 2 regions

Suillus collinitus observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Small-spotted Fairy Lady Beetle observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Margined Leatherwing Beetle observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 9 regions

Variable Ladybird Beetle observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 2 regions

Spicebush Swallowtail observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 14 regions

Long-tailed Skipper observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 2 regions

Bothriocera transversa observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Another great evening celebrating moth week! Tonight, we were at John Bunker Sands with around 80 other folks -- lots of excitement for bugs! :) Quite a few things showed up -- apologies for my particularly bad photos tonight though.

Affecting 6 regions

Spined Oak Borer observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 6 regions

Around 135 folks showed up to this blacklighting event at Limestone Quarry Park in Frisco. It was so hot and dry, but we still had some good bugs that showed up!

Affecting 14 regions

Brazilian Leafhopper observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

What a great evening with around 125 folks at Spring Creek Forest Preserve to celebrate moth week. Great fun and lots of excitement to see some bugs. :)

Affecting 5 regions

Sanctanus fasciatus observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 2 regions

Bothriocera maculata observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Pentacora sphacelata observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Ornate Bella Moth observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

cluster on fallen well decayed live oak branch, shelf-like growth; cap semicircular to fan-shaped (some becoming lobed), minutely hairy, but some areas becoming bald or having matted dried out hair, white with yellowish tints; pores fine, dark pink to purplish pink or orangish pink, while along underside of margin; laterally attached to wood without stem; broad mat of white cottony mycelium around most of perimeter of oak branch

Affecting 8 regions

Moderately Smooth Warrior Beetle observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Pseudocercospora fuliginosa observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 2 regions

Rhopalotria furfuracea observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Yellow Spragueia Moth observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 2 regions

Flatoidinus punctatus observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 2 regions

Fringed Diving Beetle observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 4 regions

Pelonomus obscurus observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Grapeleaf Skeletonizer Moth observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 4 regions

Moved her to a tree, but she launched herself into a door multiple times and slammed into a metal chair at least once.

Affecting 1 region

Live-oak Root Borer observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Punctured Tiger Beetle observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 27 regions

Swamp Milkweed Leaf Beetle observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 27 regions

Hieroglyphic Moth observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 2 regions

White Peacock observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 2 regions

Spined Assassin Bug observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 8 regions

Brown Stink Bug observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 7 regions

Delta Flower Scarab observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 3 regions

Ragweed Flower Moth observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 4 regions

Another mothing try at Green Acres Farm- fortunately not windy this time, so a few little guys came out to the light, along with some stink bugs. It was still hot even after the sun went down and it got dark, and it is very dry everywhere.

Affecting 21 regions

Belfrage's Plume Moth observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 2 regions

Sculptured Pine Borer observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 3 regions

Whoa. In my bathtub. New to me. I’ve never seen forelegs like these on a beetle. And a rove beetle looking set of tiny folding wings. Impressed. My downstairs bathroom FTW.

Affecting 4 regions

Atala observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Leaf-footed Pine Seed Bug observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 4 regions

Mottled Tortoise Beetle observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 8 regions

Moustached Tiger Beetle observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Phileurus valgus observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 14 regions

Little Leaf Notcher observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Eastern Toe-biter observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 4 regions

Red Chanterelle observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 13 regions

Notolomus basalis observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 2 regions

Spent pretty much all day today at the car dealership to get a new vehicle -- sooo, I missed out on a park visit. Anywho, I put up the blacklights in the backyard to see some local bugs. :)

Affecting 26 regions

Trichoderma peltatum observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 2 regions

Sesuvium Weevil observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Fall Webworm Moth observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 16 regions

Black-dotted Spragueia Moth observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Scabrous Tiger Beetle observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Hundreds, possibly thousands of mushrooms surrounding the base of a live Norway Maple.

Affecting 17 regions

I’ve never seen such a cluster of these before. About a dozen fruitbodies growing in contact with each other. The young ones are so beautiful, it’s kind of a shame they are so bitter. In Ruby Jane’s yard under oak and hickory with a musclewood close by.

Affecting 6 regions

Notolomus bicolor observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Southern Flannel Moth observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 3 regions

Pulchroboletus rubricitrinus observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 2 regions

Dusky Herpetogramma Moth observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Lateral-lined Sharpshooter observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 5 regions

Coprinopsis lilacina observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

This bug was on a stick I accidentally knocked into the water, and it couldn’t make it to dry land. I waded in and scooped it and put it on this sunny spot. It turns out it has a super bright white belly. I did not photograph it until it was settled, because being knocked into the water seemed like enough trouble. It had a bad day, but it only took about five minutes for it to compose itself and fly away.

Affecting 21 regions

Triceratops Beetle observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 9 regions

Ringspot Leafhopper observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 2 regions

Hyalymenus longispinus observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Orange-spotted Flower Moth observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 3 regions

Genista Giant Scale Insect observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

small group growing on small fallen oak branch in upland mesic hardwoods; cap fan shaped, slightly lobed, convex but flattening toward thin margin, dry, glabrous, yellowish brown becoming whitish yellow outward; pores ovoid to rounded geometric, whitish yellow to dingy yellow; lateral attachment to wood, no real stalk

Affecting 1 region

purple pinwheel observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Ipsilon Dart Moth observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 9 regions

Resonant Cicada observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 2 regions

fluted bird's nest fungus observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 11 regions

Found in leaf litter near decaying wood. No notable odor or staining. Growing in small clusters.

Affecting 6 regions

Alessioporus rubriflavus observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Laternea dringii observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

A macrofungus characterized by a pinkish-salmon, heavily scaled cap (pileus) with hanging veil remnants, yellow pores and a white stem (stipe) growing from organic debris or tree bases.

Affecting 2 regions

Cloudless Sulphur observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 6 regions

Barred Yellow observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Ceraunus Blue observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 4 regions

Palamedes Swallowtail observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 3 regions

Delaware Skipper observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Whirlabout observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 2 regions

Dukes' Skipper observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Ocola Skipper observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Eastern Bloodsucking Conenose observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 9 regions

Zelus cervicalis observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 7 regions

Sedge Sacsmut observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 2 regions

Palmetto Weevil observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Pink-spotted Hawkmoth observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 10 regions

Scarlet-bordered Assassin Bug observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

American Giant Water Bug observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 11 regions

hygrophorus milkcap observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 9 regions

Candy Apple Waxy Cap observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 7 regions

on Coastal Plain Honeycombhead

Affecting 1 region

Morning-glory Prominent observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 2 regions

Banded Sphinx observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 3 regions

Exochomus childreni observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Calm demeanor. Patiently stayed perched on my finger despite me texting on my phone. I eventually transported it to the nearest virginia creeper and it accepted my offering.

Affecting 23 regions

spanish moss orthezia observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Around 135 folks showed up to this blacklighting event at Limestone Quarry Park in Frisco. It was so hot and dry, but we still had some good bugs that showed up!

Affecting 13 regions

Melonworm Moth observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 2 regions

Cottonwood Leaf Beetle observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 4 regions

Scarlet-bodied Wasp Moth observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

layered cup observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Small-eyed Click Beetle observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 3 regions

Red-bordered Wave observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 6 regions

Small Mocis Moth observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Yellow Mocis Moth observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Another great evening celebrating moth week! Tonight, we were at John Bunker Sands with around 80 other folks -- lots of excitement for bugs! :) Quite a few things showed up -- apologies for my particularly bad photos tonight though.

Affecting 14 regions

Walnut Sphinx observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 17 regions

Black Swallowtail observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 17 regions

Buenoa observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Gymnopilus palmicola observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 2 regions

A widespread group of fungal diseases that produce a distinctive white powdery coating on leaves and shoots. It affects hundreds of tree, shrub, and plant species. Unlike most fungi, it thrives in warm, dry conditions with high humidity.

Affecting 49 regions

A broad group of fungal diseases that cause discrete spots on the leaves of deciduous trees. Most are primarily cosmetic and do not seriously harm established trees. They are most common during wet spring and summer weather. Many different fungi cause leaf spots on different tree species.

Affecting 38 regions