TreeIssues

Georgia

400 active alerts in this region

TreeIssues monitors plant and tree health threats across Georgia. Below you will find current alerts for pests, diseases, fungi, and invasive species that have been detected in the state. Alerts are sourced from USDA, USFS, and Georgia state agricultural agencies. Each alert includes severity ratings, affected species, symptoms, and recommended treatments.

Dutch Elm Disease

CRITICAL
Disease

A devastating vascular wilt disease spread by elm bark beetles that has killed millions of American elms since the 1930s. The fungus blocks water-conducting vessels, causing rapid wilting. It fundamentally changed the American urban landscape.

Affecting 45 regions

Citrus Greening (Huanglongbing / HLB)

CRITICAL
Disease

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

Chestnut Blight

CRITICAL
Fungus

A fungal disease that functionally eliminated the American chestnut as a canopy tree species in eastern forests by the mid-20th century. Once numbering in the billions, mature American chestnuts are now exceedingly rare. Root sprouts survive but are re-infected.

Affecting 25 regions

Southern Pine Beetle

HIGH
Insect

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

Fire Blight

HIGH
Disease

A bacterial disease that primarily affects members of the rose family, including apple and pear trees. It can destroy entire orchards in a single season. Bacteria spread rapidly during warm, wet spring weather through blossoms and wounds.

Affecting 32 regions

Armillaria Root Rot

HIGH
Fungus

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

Fusiform Rust

HIGH
Fungus

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

Laurel Wilt

HIGH
Fungus

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

Bacterial Leaf Scorch

HIGH
Disease

A chronic bacterial disease that affects many shade tree species, particularly oaks, elms, sycamores, and maples. The bacterium is transmitted by xylem-feeding leafhoppers and spittlebugs and colonizes the water-conducting vessels, restricting water flow. Symptoms worsen each year as more of the canopy is affected. There is no cure.

Affecting 19 regions

Phytophthora Root Rot

HIGH
Fungus

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

Emerald Ash Borer

MODERATE
Insect

An invasive wood-boring beetle native to Asia that has killed hundreds of millions of ash trees across North America since its discovery in Michigan in 2002. Larvae feed on the inner bark, disrupting nutrient and water transport.

Affecting 36 regions

Hemlock Woolly Adelgid

MODERATE
Insect

A tiny aphid-like insect native to Asia that feeds on hemlock sap at the base of needles. It has devastated eastern hemlock populations from Georgia to Maine. Trees typically die within 4-10 years of infestation.

Affecting 20 regions

Japanese Beetle

MODERATE
Insect

An invasive beetle introduced to New Jersey in 1916. Adults skeletonize leaves of over 300 plant species while larvae (grubs) damage turf grass roots. They are particularly damaging to linden, birch, and fruit trees.

Affecting 35 regions

Ips Bark Beetles

MODERATE
Insect

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

Bagworm

MODERATE
Insect

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

Cedar-Apple Rust

MODERATE
Fungus

A fungal disease requiring two hosts to complete its life cycle: eastern red cedar (juniper) and apple or crabapple trees. It causes economic losses in apple orchards and aesthetic damage to landscape cedars.

Affecting 34 regions

Anthracnose

MODERATE
Fungus

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

Spring Treetop Flasher

MODERATE
Insect

Spring Treetop Flasher observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Asian Lady Beetle

MODERATE
Insect

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

Red-horned Darkling Beetle

MODERATE
Insect

Red-horned Darkling Beetle observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 2 regions

Red-headed Ash Borer

MODERATE
Insect

Red-headed Ash Borer observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 4 regions

Helmeted Squash Bug

MODERATE
Insect

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

Affecting 7 regions

Eastern Boxelder Bug

MODERATE
Insect

A red-eyed boxelder bug chills on the sunny side of a concrete street lamp post It's a sweltering 30° C and sunny

Affecting 21 regions

Kudzu Bug

MODERATE
Insect

Kudzu Bug observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 8 regions

Giant leaf-footed bug

MODERATE
Insect

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

Eastern Bee Assassin

MODERATE
Insect

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

Affecting 4 regions

ceramic parchment

MODERATE
Fungus

Ceramic pachment growing on the end of a cut log. Found along the main/creek trail at the WVU Woodlot.

Affecting 5 regions

Oyster Mushroom

MODERATE
Fungus

Oyster Mushroom observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 2 regions

White-pored Chicken of the Woods

MODERATE
Fungus

I believe the host tree species to either be red or black oak, despite the maple saplings at its base, but identification without damaging bark and with no leaves present remains difficult at my current skill level.

Affecting 20 regions

Lynx Paw Oyster

MODERATE
Fungus

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

Affecting 23 regions

golden reishi

MODERATE
Fungus

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

Affecting 12 regions

Smooth Rock Tripe

MODERATE
Fungus

Smooth Rock Tripe observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 8 regions

deer vomit

MODERATE
Fungus

deer vomit observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

violet-toothed polypore

MODERATE
Fungus

violet-toothed polypore observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 10 regions

little nest polypore

MODERATE
Fungus

little nest polypore observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 6 regions

Asian Longhorned Beetle Damages hardwood trees by tunneling deep into trunks and branches

MODERATE
Insect

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

Affecting 50 regions

Eastern Hercules Beetle

MODERATE
Insect

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

Common Eupithecia Moth

MODERATE
Insect

Common Eupithecia Moth observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 4 regions

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

MODERATE
Insect

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

Affecting 24 regions

Dun Skipper

MODERATE
Insect

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

Affecting 2 regions

Red-banded Leafhopper

MODERATE
Insect

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

North American Wheel Bug

MODERATE
Insect

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

Affecting 23 regions

Oyster Rollrim

MODERATE
Fungus

On pine

Affecting 1 region

Conifer Mazegill

MODERATE
Fungus

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

Affecting 14 regions

shaggy-stalked bolete

MODERATE
Fungus

shaggy-stalked bolete observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 8 regions

Giant Sawgill

MODERATE
Fungus

Growing at the base of a dead tree- the tree is identified on inat as a foxtail pine. Inat tries to ID this as giant sawgill. Though it is not growing on a ponderosa. Can this species also grow on other dead pines? Note the bright yellow ridges on gills

Affecting 4 regions

Loweomyces fractipes

MODERATE
Fungus

On rotting limb Several Collected Yellow stipe White FS, small white pores Not zoned HW area

Affecting 4 regions

devil's dipstick

MODERATE
Fungus

devil's dipstick observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 15 regions

Black-staining Polypore

MODERATE
Fungus

Black-staining Polypore observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 20 regions

Phaeolus tabulaeformis

MODERATE
Fungus

Phaeolus tabulaeformis observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

golden coincap

MODERATE
Fungus

golden coincap observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 2 regions

Russula flavida

MODERATE
Fungus

Russula flavida observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 3 regions

Amanita Mold

MODERATE
Fungus

I saw these later in a different spot and there was an Amanita right next to that one

Affecting 9 regions

Smoky Spindles

MODERATE
Fungus

Smoky Spindles observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 3 regions

Gliophorus perplexus

MODERATE
Fungus

Gliophorus perplexus observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Ganoderma sessile

MODERATE
Fungus

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

Affecting 12 regions

ruby dapperling

MODERATE
Fungus

ruby dapperling observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

lobster mushroom

MODERATE
Fungus

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

Affecting 19 regions

Cyanoboletus cyaneitinctus

MODERATE
Fungus

Growing on base of living old growth oak. Appeared attached to trunk Pitted brown cap with yellow tones and some red bruising, black areas also Yellow stipe with red bruising, and very dark blue bruising when handled Cream/yellow mycelium that also bruised blue, some red bruising too Large angular pores, slightly decurrent, quickly bruised dark blue Finding many in woodland backyard among oaks Collected

Affecting 3 regions

Southern Masked Chafer

MODERATE
Insect

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

Common Eastern Firefly

MODERATE
Insect

Common Eastern Firefly observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 19 regions

Elk Stag Beetle

MODERATE
Insect

Elk Stag Beetle observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 7 regions

Rippled Wave

MODERATE
Insect

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

Affecting 1 region

Acanalonia servillei

MODERATE
Insect

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

Affecting 4 regions

Northern Flatid Planthopper

MODERATE
Insect

These are quite common in my yard. Wings are sharp at apices, not rounded like those of Ormenoides venusta.

Affecting 20 regions

oak bracket

MODERATE
Fungus

oak bracket observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 11 regions

indigo milk cap

MODERATE
Fungus

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

Affecting 20 regions

Pineapple Bolete

MODERATE
Fungus

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

Blue Meanies

MODERATE
Fungus

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

Affecting 1 region

Two-lined Spittlebug

MODERATE
Insect

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

stalked puffball-in-aspic

MODERATE
Fungus

stalked puffball-in-aspic observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 9 regions

Eastern Black Trumpet

MODERATE
Fungus

Eastern Black Trumpet observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 11 regions

jellied false coral fungus

MODERATE
Fungus

jellied false coral fungus observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 14 regions

Eastern American jack-o'-lantern

MODERATE
Fungus

Eastern American jack-o'-lantern observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 17 regions

Violet Gray Bolete

MODERATE
Fungus

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

Frost's Bolete

MODERATE
Fungus

Pore surface red bruising black flesh in cap yellow with blue bruising butryriboletus frostii

Affecting 15 regions

Common Green June Beetle

MODERATE
Insect

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

Banded Tussock Moth

MODERATE
Insect

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

Affecting 17 regions

Gray Hairstreak

MODERATE
Insect

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

Affecting 14 regions

Zelus cervicalis

MODERATE
Insect

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

Affecting 7 regions

Imperial Moth

MODERATE
Insect

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

Affecting 20 regions

Southern Pine Sphinx

MODERATE
Insect

Southern Pine Sphinx observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 2 regions

Green Stink Bug

MODERATE
Insect

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 29 regions

Versute Sharpshooter

MODERATE
Insect

Versute Sharpshooter observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 20 regions

Spotted Lanternfly

MODERATE
Insect

An invasive planthopper native to China first detected in Pennsylvania in 2014. While it primarily threatens agriculture (grapes, hops, fruit trees), it feeds on over 70 plant species. It excretes honeydew that promotes sooty mold growth.

Affecting 21 regions

Broad-headed Sharpshooter

MODERATE
Insect

Broad-headed Sharpshooter observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 14 regions

turkey-tail

MODERATE
Fungus

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

golden-gilled gerronema

MODERATE
Fungus

golden-gilled gerronema observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 8 regions

Ornate-stalked bolete

MODERATE
Fungus

Growing from soil in mixed woods. Stipe staining my fingers yellow. No bruising or staining on any surface. Did not taste.

Affecting 13 regions

Mustard Yellow Polypore

MODERATE
Fungus

Mustard Yellow Polypore observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 9 regions

Gilled Polypore

MODERATE
Fungus

Gilled Polypore observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 10 regions

Fragile Dapperling

MODERATE
Fungus

Fragile Dapperling observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 3 regions

White Chicken Mushroom

MODERATE
Fungus

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

Affecting 7 regions

Triceratops Beetle

MODERATE
Insect

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

Affecting 9 regions

Spotted Apatelodes Moth

MODERATE
Insect

Spotted Apatelodes Moth observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 13 regions

Lace-winged Roadside-Skipper

MODERATE
Insect

Lace-winged Roadside-Skipper observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Fiery Skipper

MODERATE
Insect

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

Affecting 7 regions

Spiny Oakworm Moth

MODERATE
Insect

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

Affecting 2 regions

Pulveroboletus curtisii

MODERATE
Fungus

Pulveroboletus curtisii observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 5 regions

Eastern Leaf-footed Bug

MODERATE
Insect

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

Affecting 15 regions

Brown-shaded Gray

MODERATE
Insect

Brown-shaded Gray observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 4 regions

Green Cutworm Moth

MODERATE
Insect

A great evening with folks in Corinth to look for nocturnal critters. Pretty dry and a bit windy, but lots of things showed up at the sheets! :)

Affecting 8 regions

Wasp Parasitizer Moth

MODERATE
Insect

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

Affecting 1 region

Beggar Moth

MODERATE
Insect

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

Affecting 7 regions

Large Milkweed Bug

MODERATE
Insect

Cluster of black and orange insects on milkweed plant. Warm, near sunset, slightly overcast.

Affecting 35 regions

Pale Green Assassin Bug

MODERATE
Insect

At UV Lights National Moth Week 2026 - pretty light on moths so far, but lots of other stuff.

Affecting 22 regions

Broken-backed Bug

MODERATE
Insect

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

Affecting 8 regions

powdery sulfur bolete

MODERATE
Fungus

powdery sulfur bolete observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 4 regions

Nigroporus vinosus

MODERATE
Fungus

Nigroporus vinosus observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 6 regions

Virginia Creeper Sphinx

MODERATE
Insect

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

Swamp Cicada

MODERATE
Insect

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

Eastern Scissors Grinder Cicada

MODERATE
Insect

Eastern Scissors Grinder Cicada observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 5 regions

Pilophorus laetus

MODERATE
Insect

Attracted to UV light. Body is 3.2 mm long.

Affecting 1 region

Scaphoideus carinatus

MODERATE
Insect

Scaphoideus carinatus observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Mycorrhaphium adustum

MODERATE
Fungus

Mycorrhaphium adustum observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Rosy Maple Moth

MODERATE
Insect

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

Affecting 20 regions

Sycamore Tussock Moth

MODERATE
Insect

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

Affecting 4 regions

Black Stink Bug

MODERATE
Insect

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

Affecting 10 regions

Saddled Leafhopper

MODERATE
Insect

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

Affecting 11 regions

Sumac Gall Aphid

MODERATE
Insect

Sumac Gall Aphid observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 5 regions

Velvet-footed Tap

MODERATE
Fungus

Growing on a dead stump under oaks and conifers Found on bond brook recreational trails

Affecting 17 regions

Coral-pink Merulius

MODERATE
Fungus

Coral-pink Merulius observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 16 regions

Thelephora vialis

MODERATE
Fungus

Thelephora vialis observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 3 regions

Reddish-brown Stag Beetle

MODERATE
Insect

I was finally able to encounter a female individual of this species - however, she unfortunately appeared to be dying. I initially found her on her back.

Affecting 27 regions

Glassy-winged Sharpshooter

MODERATE
Insect

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

Eastern Rhinoceros Beetle

MODERATE
Insect

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

Affecting 14 regions

Halysidota

MODERATE
Insect

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

Affecting 18 regions

Ossiannilssonola australis

MODERATE
Insect

Ossiannilssonola australis observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 2 regions

Neocoelidia tuberculata

MODERATE
Insect

Neocoelidia tuberculata observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Graminella villica

MODERATE
Insect

Graminella villica observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Oblique-banded Seed Bug

MODERATE
Insect

Oblique-banded Seed Bug observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 3 regions

Helvellosebacina concrescens

MODERATE
Fungus

Helvellosebacina concrescens observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 3 regions

Curved-toothed Geometer Moth

MODERATE
Insect

Curved-toothed Geometer Moth observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 3 regions

Giant Leopard Moth

MODERATE
Insect

Giant Leopard Moth observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 17 regions

North American Tarnished Plant Bug

MODERATE
Insect

Originally collected at the University of Kentucky Arboretum alongside a Goldenrod Soldier Beetle.

Affecting 21 regions

Milkweed Assassin Bug

MODERATE
Insect

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

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

MODERATE
Insect

Found it crawling on the side of my garage tonight. My patio lights are on. Taken with Iphone.

Affecting 24 regions

Citrus Flatid Planthopper

MODERATE
Insect

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

Eastern Bordered Plant Bug

MODERATE
Insect

Eastern Bordered Plant Bug observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 5 regions

Leptoglossus oppositus

MODERATE
Insect

Leptoglossus oppositus observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 16 regions

Hairy Oyster Mushroom

MODERATE
Fungus

Hairy Oyster Mushroom observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 9 regions

Latte Bracket

MODERATE
Fungus

Same individual as https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/372032075, about 3 months later, decaying?

Affecting 3 regions

Trooping Crumble Cap

MODERATE
Fungus

Trooping Crumble Cap observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 14 regions

Punctured Tiger Beetle

MODERATE
Insect

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

Affecting 27 regions

Ormenoides venusta

MODERATE
Insect

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

Affecting 11 regions

snow fungus

MODERATE
Fungus

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

Grapevine Beetle

MODERATE
Insect

A tremendous evening with around 75 folks to celebrate moth week! It was the hottest day of the summer so far, so it was a wonderful treat to look for bugs with so many folks. :) Great night!

Affecting 27 regions

Tulip-tree Beauty

MODERATE
Insect

Wild specimen my husband found in our house. He knows I like bugs so he brought it to me to try to identify. That’s why it’s temporarily in the net. It has been released back outside after I post this.

Affecting 11 regions

Spiny Assassin Bug

MODERATE
Insect

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

Affecting 17 regions

dung-loving bird's nest fungus

MODERATE
Fungus

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

Affecting 2 regions

Orange Spindle

MODERATE
Fungus

Orange Spindle observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 4 regions

Notonecta irrorata

MODERATE
Insect

Notonecta irrorata observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 9 regions

Ganoderma lobatum

MODERATE
Fungus

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

Affecting 6 regions

Many-rooted Earthball

MODERATE
Fungus

Many-rooted Earthball observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 5 regions

Dog's nose fungus

MODERATE
Fungus

Dog's nose fungus observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 9 regions

False Milkweed Bug

MODERATE
Insect

Small red-and-black insect crawling on the sage blooms down at the corner. ID algorithm is coming back as "lygaeus".

Affecting 20 regions

Velvet Tooth

MODERATE
Fungus

Velvet Tooth observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

splitgill mushroom

MODERATE
Fungus

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

Affecting 18 regions

Phileurus valgus

MODERATE
Insect

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

Affecting 14 regions

Saddleback Caterpillar Moth

MODERATE
Insect

Saddleback Caterpillar Moth observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 8 regions

Berkeley's Polypore

MODERATE
Fungus

Found growing at base of large maple tree, harvested specimen is 8 inches long, 5 inches wide and 3 inches tall but the stipe extended another 4 inches before being cut. Older and larger specimen was about a foot in diameter. Sulfur scent like chicken of the woods and non-staining white flesh.

Affecting 19 regions

Lumpy Bracket

MODERATE
Fungus

I THINK this is what mushroom this is. It was growing off the side of an apple tree if that helps with anything.

Affecting 12 regions

flowerpot parasol

MODERATE
Fungus

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

False Turkeytail

MODERATE
Fungus

False Turkeytail observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 12 regions

Regal Moth

MODERATE
Insect

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

Affecting 8 regions

Epeurysa nawaii

MODERATE
Insect

Epeurysa nawaii observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

crown-tipped coral fungus

MODERATE
Fungus

crown-tipped coral fungus observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 25 regions

Mower's Mushroom

MODERATE
Fungus

Mower's Mushroom observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 6 regions

Meripilus lineatus

MODERATE
Fungus

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

Affecting 2 regions

Deer-colored Trametes

MODERATE
Fungus

Deer-colored Trametes observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 3 regions

Ravenel's stinkhorn

MODERATE
Fungus

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

Four-spotted Fungus Beetle

MODERATE
Insect

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

Affecting 3 regions

Fall Webworm Moth

MODERATE
Insect

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

Affecting 16 regions

Hebrew Moth

MODERATE
Insect

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

Affecting 14 regions

Black-bordered Lemon Moth

MODERATE
Insect

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 16 regions

Paraxenetus guttulatus

MODERATE
Insect

On *Verbesina alternifolia* ([386171529](https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/386171529))

Affecting 10 regions

White-crossed Seed Bug

MODERATE
Insect

White-crossed Seed Bug observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 19 regions

Grape Phylloxera

MODERATE
Insect

Grape Phylloxera observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 4 regions

Green-spored Parasol

MODERATE
Fungus

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

Affecting 27 regions

green cheese polypore

MODERATE
Fungus

green cheese polypore observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 10 regions

Orange Jelly Spot

MODERATE
Fungus

Orange Jelly Spot observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 12 regions

perforated ruffle lichen

MODERATE
Fungus

perforated ruffle lichen observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Psilocybe caerulescens

MODERATE
Fungus

Psilocybe caerulescens observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Waved Sphinx

MODERATE
Insect

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

Affecting 24 regions

Juniper Geometer Moth

MODERATE
Insect

Juniper Geometer Moth observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 12 regions

Gray Half-Spot

MODERATE
Insect

Gray Half-Spot observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 2 regions

Spotted Beet Webworm Moth

MODERATE
Insect

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

Large Maple Spanworm Moth

MODERATE
Insect

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

Affecting 17 regions

Grape Leaffolder Moth

MODERATE
Insect

Grape Leaffolder Moth observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 7 regions

Isabella Tiger Moth

MODERATE
Insect

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

Affecting 25 regions

lilac bolete

MODERATE
Fungus

lilac bolete observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 11 regions

common puffball

MODERATE
Fungus

Found directly next to trail near downed hardwood logs full of polypores and oyster mushrooms.

Affecting 13 regions

Neoboletus sp. 'varietatibus'

MODERATE
Fungus

Neoboletus sp. 'varietatibus' observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 3 regions

Eastern cauliflower mushroom

MODERATE
Fungus

Dometimes called Eastern cauliflower mushroom. But the scientific binomial is fun enough to say, who needs anything else Spar-ASS in Latin means to tear into pieces, while Spathul- means little spade

Affecting 10 regions

Neoboletus sp. 'IN03'

MODERATE
Fungus

Neoboletus sp. 'IN03' observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 3 regions

Trametes aesculi

MODERATE
Fungus

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

Affecting 5 regions

Favolus brasiliensis

MODERATE
Fungus

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

Affecting 3 regions

Anthracoporus sp. 'AL01'

MODERATE
Fungus

Anthracoporus sp. 'AL01' observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

false oleander scale

MODERATE
Insect

false oleander scale observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

onion-stalk parasol

MODERATE
Fungus

onion-stalk parasol observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 8 regions

Fairy Fingers

MODERATE
Fungus

Fairy Fingers observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 9 regions

bicoloured bracket

MODERATE
Fungus

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

Orange Pinwheel

MODERATE
Fungus

Orange Pinwheel observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 8 regions

Shoehorn Oyster

MODERATE
Fungus

Shoehorn Oyster observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 4 regions

Coleosporium elephantopodis

MODERATE
Fungus

Coleosporium elephantopodis observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

fringed sawgill

MODERATE
Fungus

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

Affecting 3 regions

Brown Prionid

MODERATE
Insect

Brown Prionid observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 17 regions

Oleander Aphid

MODERATE
Insect

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

Northern Cinnabar Polypore

MODERATE
Fungus

Northern Cinnabar Polypore observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 11 regions

Gymnopus iocephalus

MODERATE
Fungus

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

Affecting 4 regions

crowded parchment

MODERATE
Fungus

crowded parchment observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 14 regions

Fuller's rose weevil

MODERATE
Insect

Fuller's rose weevil observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 5 regions

Ailanthus Webworm Moth

MODERATE
Insect

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

Aesculus leaf blotch

MODERATE
Fungus

Leaves on Ohio Buckeye tree. Browning and some leaves curled. Other trees nearby not affected.

Affecting 3 regions

Silky Rosegill

MODERATE
Fungus

crowded pinkish white gills, universal veil, growing on a well rotted hardwood stump (not sure species) in an OLD rich northern hardwood stand

Affecting 9 regions

Oudemansiella incognita

MODERATE
Fungus

Oudemansiella incognita observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Rhododendron Leafhopper

MODERATE
Insect

These leafhoppers were common today on Pacific Rhododendron (*Rhododendron macrophyllum*) in the yard.

Affecting 11 regions

False Caesar's Mushroom

MODERATE
Fungus

False Caesar's Mushroom observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 12 regions

Amanita angelica

MODERATE
Fungus

Amanita angelica observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Lactarius psammicola

MODERATE
Fungus

Lactarius psammicola observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 7 regions

stinky squid

MODERATE
Fungus

Smelled it after getting this auto ID and it did smell very bad, like rotting fish

Affecting 11 regions

Japanese Maple Leafhopper

MODERATE
Insect

Japanese Maple Leafhopper observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 11 regions

bolete mould

MODERATE
Fungus

bolete mould observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 11 regions

Cactus Coreid Bug

MODERATE
Insect

Cactus Coreid Bug (Chelinidea vittiger) 14 September 2026 Denton, Denton County, Texas

Affecting 2 regions

Magic Mushroom

MODERATE
Fungus

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

Rosy Conk

MODERATE
Fungus

Rosy Conk observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 3 regions

Green Cloverworm Moth

MODERATE
Insect

Green Cloverworm Moth observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 22 regions

Common Tan Wave

MODERATE
Insect

Common Tan Wave observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 17 regions

dog pelt lichen

MODERATE
Fungus

dog pelt lichen observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Corn Smut

MODERATE
Fungus

Corn Smut observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 8 regions

Pseudomerulius curtisii

MODERATE
Fungus

Pseudomerulius curtisii observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 3 regions

Garden Tortrix

MODERATE
Insect

Pretty busy day today, so I didn't have a chance to go outside much... Put up the blacklights in the backyard to look at some bugs this evening instead! :)

Affecting 15 regions

Tersa Sphinx

MODERATE
Insect

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

Affecting 8 regions

Fan-shaped Jelly Fungus

MODERATE
Fungus

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

butter-foot bolete

MODERATE
Fungus

Growing from soil in mixed woods. No bruising or staining. Taste mild, pleasant, indistinct.

Affecting 10 regions

flaming gold bolete

MODERATE
Fungus

In flush August 22, 2026. After a heavy rain yesterday evening. At base of a southern red oak in an oak-hickory forest. Only secimen observed.

Affecting 5 regions

Whitey's Bolete

MODERATE
Fungus

Whitey's Bolete observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Naupactus peregrinus

MODERATE
Insect

Naupactus peregrinus observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 2 regions

Japanese Leafhopper

MODERATE
Insect

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

Affecting 6 regions

Yellow-striped Leafhopper

MODERATE
Insect

Yellow-striped Leafhopper observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 4 regions

White-roped Glaphyria Moth

MODERATE
Insect

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

Straight-lined Vaxi Moth

MODERATE
Insect

Straight-lined Vaxi Moth observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 3 regions

Maple Webworm Moth

MODERATE
Insect

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

Affecting 3 regions

Monarch

MODERATE
Insect

Early was stationary on Lima bean leaf, then on this particular Zinnia flower, nectaring, for a long while. Lots of Common and Butterfly milkweed flowers nearby but went for this zinnia.

Affecting 32 regions

magenta rustgill

MODERATE
Fungus

magenta rustgill observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Bushy beard lichen

MODERATE
Fungus

Bushy beard lichen observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 3 regions

Dryad's Saddle

MODERATE
Fungus

Dryad's Saddle observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 16 regions

Acanthocephala terminalis

MODERATE
Insect

Another super warm day today, so I spent most of it inside! However, I just had to get out and walk around a park to look for some bugs and other stuff -- headed over to nearby Village Creek Natural Area. :)

Affecting 18 regions

Rose-Tinted Amanita

MODERATE
Fungus

Found in ivy next to multiple large oak trees, strange fruity chemical scent that I can't accurately describe. Veil is still intact and has a large carrot shaped bulb. CM26-08957

Affecting 2 regions

witch's butter

MODERATE
Fungus

witch's butter observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 10 regions

Macrolepiota macilenta

MODERATE
Fungus

Macrolepiota macilenta observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 2 regions

club-like tuning fork

MODERATE
Fungus

club-like tuning fork observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 3 regions

Northern Dusk-singing Cicada

MODERATE
Insect

Also fall field cricket and jumping bush cricket. You can hear it through the crickets at around 5 seconds and ending around 25.

Affecting 7 regions

Erythroneura aclys

MODERATE
Insect

Collected

Affecting 1 region

Cobalt Crust

MODERATE
Fungus

Cobalt Crust observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 5 regions

pale oyster

MODERATE
Fungus

pale oyster observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 8 regions

Red-legged Ham Beetle

MODERATE
Insect

Infested a bag of dog kibble

Affecting 1 region

Seven-spotted Lady Beetle

MODERATE
Insect

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

Affecting 30 regions

Red-banded Fungus Beetle

MODERATE
Insect

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

Affecting 8 regions

Somion unicolor

MODERATE
Fungus

Somion unicolor observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

American Idia Moth

MODERATE
Insect

A tremendous evening with around 75 folks to celebrate moth week! It was the hottest day of the summer so far, so it was a wonderful treat to look for bugs with so many folks. :) Great night!

Affecting 15 regions

Filbertworm Moth

MODERATE
Insect

A tremendous evening with around 75 folks to celebrate moth week! It was the hottest day of the summer so far, so it was a wonderful treat to look for bugs with so many folks. :) Great night!

Affecting 12 regions

Dotted Gymnandrosoma Moth

MODERATE
Insect

Dotted Gymnandrosoma Moth observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 3 regions

Catonia bicinctura

MODERATE
Insect

Catonia bicinctura observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Bumble Flower Beetle

MODERATE
Insect

Bumble Flower Beetle observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 7 regions

Omolicna uhleri

MODERATE
Insect

Omolicna uhleri observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 5 regions

Red-shouldered Bug

MODERATE
Insect

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

Clavaria sanguinaria

MODERATE
Fungus

Clavaria sanguinaria observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Painted Suillus

MODERATE
Fungus

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

Affecting 11 regions

Atrypanius haldemani

MODERATE
Insect

Atrypanius haldemani observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Polyphemus Moth

MODERATE
Insect

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

corrugated bolete

MODERATE
Fungus

corrugated bolete observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 3 regions

Rice Beetle

MODERATE
Insect

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

Squash Lady Beetle

MODERATE
Insect

Eating a domestic squash variety. Many of them scattered across plants. Its face is very different from an Asian spotted lady beetle, but its underside is nearly exact. With a mostly black exoskeleton, they seem to feed heavily on the green and thin parts of these plants. There colors are vibrant. And they excrete a distress driven liquid that is yellow, like that of more regular lady beetles, but is less opaque and more of a watery and mild smelling odorous liquid. The damage these native insec

Affecting 10 regions

Pigweed Flea Beetle

MODERATE
Insect

Just so painfully hot this evening... Like 103 degrees! After supper, I went over to this park in Arlington to look for some nature.

Affecting 6 regions

Six-spotted Neolema

MODERATE
Insect

Six-spotted Neolema observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 2 regions

Eastern Beach Tiger Beetle

MODERATE
Insect

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

Affecting 2 regions

North American Luna Moth

MODERATE
Insect

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

Olive Lute

MODERATE
Fungus

Olive Lute observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Small Milkweed Bug

MODERATE
Insect

Observed: Two milkweed bugs mating on a dried, and brown native milkweed plant. Logged as “Small Milkweed Bug” due to INaturalist’s recommendation Observed at 6:25 pm, approximately 40 minutes before sunset, in an east facing, fully shaded milkweed host garden on a dead browned native milkweed plant. When first observed, they were not responsive to my presence. At this time, I observed them moving together, secured by the end of their abdomens. They engaged in a movement that was similar to pl

Affecting 34 regions

Spotted Pink Lady Beetle

MODERATE
Insect

Spotted Pink Lady Beetle observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 25 regions

Pink-washed Looper Moth

MODERATE
Insect

Pink-washed Looper Moth observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 3 regions

Clemens' Grass Tubeworm Moth

MODERATE
Insect

Clemens' Grass Tubeworm Moth observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 20 regions

Spotted Long-horned Beetle

MODERATE
Insect

Spotted Long-horned Beetle observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Twenty-spotted Lady Beetle

MODERATE
Insect

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 21 regions

Mealybug Destroyer

MODERATE
Insect

Mealybug Destroyer observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 5 regions

Collaria oculata

MODERATE
Insect

Collaria oculata observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Erythridula crevecoeuri

MODERATE
Insect

Collected

Affecting 1 region

Wounded Leafhopper

MODERATE
Insect

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

Affecting 2 regions

American cauliflower mushroom

MODERATE
Fungus

American cauliflower mushroom observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 4 regions

Syzygites megalocarpus

MODERATE
Fungus

Syzygites megalocarpus observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 3 regions

Ligyrus neglectus

MODERATE
Insect

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

Affecting 1 region

Sculptured Moth

MODERATE
Insect

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

Affecting 3 regions

Smooth Ox Beetle

MODERATE
Insect

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

Affecting 8 regions

Trumpet Vine Sphinx

MODERATE
Insect

Trumpet Vine Sphinx observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 6 regions

Suzuki's Promalactis Moth

MODERATE
Insect

Suzuki's Promalactis Moth observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 17 regions

Linne's Cicada

MODERATE
Insect

Linne's Cicada observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 6 regions

Eastern Eyed Click Beetle

MODERATE
Insect

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

Affecting 13 regions

Coppery Leafhopper

MODERATE
Insect

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

Affecting 23 regions

Dectes texanus

MODERATE
Insect

Dectes texanus observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

ragweed leaf beetle

MODERATE
Insect

ragweed leaf beetle observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

White-fringed weevil

MODERATE
Insect

White-fringed weevil observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 14 regions

Striped Eudonia Moth

MODERATE
Insect

Striped Eudonia Moth observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 2 regions

Aplos simplex

MODERATE
Insect

Aplos simplex observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 4 regions

Florida Predatory Stink Bug

MODERATE
Insect

This is a picture of a Euthyrhynchus floridanus at Fort Armistead Park in Baltimore City, Maryland.

Affecting 5 regions

Cedar Beetle

MODERATE
Insect

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

Affecting 4 regions

Creole Pearly-eye

MODERATE
Insect

Creole Pearly-eye observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Two-toned Ancylis Moth

MODERATE
Insect

Two-toned Ancylis Moth observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Trumpet Vine Moth

MODERATE
Insect

Trumpet Vine Moth observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 5 regions

Leaf-footed Pine Seed Bug

MODERATE
Insect

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

Affecting 4 regions

Birch Catkin Bug

MODERATE
Insect

Birch Catkin Bug observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 2 regions

Magnolia Leaf-footed Bug

MODERATE
Insect

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

Affecting 5 regions

Swamp Milkweed Leaf Beetle

MODERATE
Insect

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

Affecting 27 regions

Large Lace-border Moth

MODERATE
Insect

Large Lace-border Moth observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 13 regions

Yellow-spotted Webworm Moth

MODERATE
Insect

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

Affecting 7 regions

Black-marked Inga Moth

MODERATE
Insect

Black-marked Inga Moth observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 3 regions

Merrick's Crambid Moth

MODERATE
Insect

Merrick's Crambid Moth observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 2 regions

Inornate Pyrausta Moth

MODERATE
Insect

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

Affecting 8 regions

Eastern Giant Swallowtail

MODERATE
Insect

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

Affecting 4 regions

Excultanus excultus

MODERATE
Insect

Excultanus excultus observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 3 regions

Woolly Alder Aphid

MODERATE
Insect

Woolly Alder Aphid observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Glyptobaris lecontei

MODERATE
Insect

Glyptobaris lecontei observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

False Potato Beetle

MODERATE
Insect

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

Affecting 6 regions

Asian Oak Weevil

MODERATE
Insect

Asian Oak Weevil observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 14 regions

Milkweed Tussock Moth

MODERATE
Insect

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

Affecting 17 regions

Hackberry Emperor

MODERATE
Insect

What a nice evening with around 40 folks at Cedar Hill State Park -- we put up blacklights and spotted quite a few neat bugs, despite the pretty intense heat and drought.

Affecting 13 regions

Small White

MODERATE
Insect

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

Affecting 16 regions

Sleepy Orange

MODERATE
Insect

Sleepy Orange observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 4 regions

Virginian Tiger Moth

MODERATE
Insect

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

Affecting 14 regions

Long-necked Seed Bug

MODERATE
Insect

What a nice evening with around 40 folks at Cedar Hill State Park -- we put up blacklights and spotted quite a few neat bugs, despite the pretty intense heat and drought.

Affecting 22 regions

Margined Leatherwing Beetle

MODERATE
Insect

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

Affecting 9 regions

Red Admiral

MODERATE
Insect

Seemed to be warming its wings in a patch of sun in the middle of the sidewalk, where I accidentally disturbed it while walking by. It landed on me and hung out for a little bit before I encouraged it to disembark, and it continued on with its business.

Affecting 22 regions

Gulf Fritillary

MODERATE
Insect

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

Cloudless Sulphur

MODERATE
Insect

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

Affecting 6 regions

Snowberry Clearwing

MODERATE
Insect

Snowberry Clearwing observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 7 regions

Common Buckeye

MODERATE
Insect

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

Affecting 14 regions

Red-spotted Purple

MODERATE
Insect

Red-spotted Purple observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 4 regions

Van Duzee Treehopper

MODERATE
Insect

Van Duzee Treehopper observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

White-margined Burrowing Bug

MODERATE
Insect

White-margined Burrowing Bug observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 6 regions

Ophiodothella angustissima

MODERATE
Fungus

Ophiodothella angustissima observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 2 regions

Clingy Square Britches

MODERATE
Fungus

Clingy Square Britches observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Pawpaw Polypore

MODERATE
Fungus

Pawpaw Polypore observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 2 regions

Horned Passalus Beetle

MODERATE
Insect

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

Affecting 13 regions

Carolina Metallic Tiger Beetle

MODERATE
Insect

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

Affecting 10 regions

false mealworm beetle

MODERATE
Insect

false mealworm beetle observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 4 regions

Harlequin Bug

MODERATE
Insect

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

Phymata fasciata

MODERATE
Insect

Phymata fasciata observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 5 regions

Spined Stilt Bug

MODERATE
Insect

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

Affecting 4 regions

American Dyeball

MODERATE
Fungus

American Dyeball observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 2 regions

Boxwood Leaftier Moth

MODERATE
Insect

Boxwood Leaftier Moth observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 15 regions

Ringless Honey Mushroom

MODERATE
Fungus

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

Affecting 17 regions

Puccinia smilacis

MODERATE
Fungus

Puccinia smilacis 21 July 2026 Greenwood Drive & E. Sherman Drive Denton, Denton County, Texas

Affecting 3 regions

Honeydew Eater

MODERATE
Fungus

Honeydew Eater observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 3 regions

Sugarcane Beetle

MODERATE
Insect

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

Dark Flower Scarab

MODERATE
Insect

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

Affecting 8 regions

Meal moth

MODERATE
Insect

Meal moth observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 20 regions

Dixie Reindeer Lichen

MODERATE
Fungus

Dixie Reindeer Lichen observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 2 regions

Hunting Billbug

MODERATE
Insect

Hunting Billbug observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 5 regions

Aborted entoloma

MODERATE
Fungus

Aborted entoloma observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 9 regions

Hesperomyces harmoniae

MODERATE
Fungus

Asian lady beetle with Hesperomyces harmoniae and another bug lurking in the background that I didn’t even notice until I watched the video back

Affecting 13 regions

Goldenrod Soldier Beetle

MODERATE
Insect

Goldenrod Soldier Beetle observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 22 regions

Clouded Skipper

MODERATE
Insect

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

Affecting 4 regions

Rustic Sphinx

MODERATE
Insect

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

Affecting 12 regions

Curved-lined Owlet

MODERATE
Insect

Curved-lined Owlet observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Paromius longulus

MODERATE
Insect

Paromius longulus observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 2 regions

Tylozygus bifidus

MODERATE
Insect

Tylozygus bifidus observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 13 regions

Virginia Metallic Tiger Beetle

MODERATE
Insect

Found inside of a flower pot, frantically running around in a circle in an attempt to get out. I gave them a helping hand, but they weren't very pleased by that.

Affecting 16 regions

Red-banded Hairstreak

MODERATE
Insect

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

Affecting 10 regions

Garden Fleahopper

MODERATE
Insect

Garden Fleahopper observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 13 regions

Johnsongrass Sharpshooter

MODERATE
Insect

Johnsongrass Sharpshooter observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 2 regions

Hairy Hexagonia

MODERATE
Fungus

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

Affecting 3 regions

Red-bordered Wave

MODERATE
Insect

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

Affecting 6 regions

Elegant Grass-veneer

MODERATE
Insect

Elegant Grass-veneer observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 24 regions

Hibiscus Scentless Plant Bug

MODERATE
Insect

Hibiscus Scentless Plant Bug observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 6 regions

Spiny Oak-slug Moth

MODERATE
Insect

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

Affecting 7 regions

Rugosana querci

MODERATE
Insect

Rugosana querci observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 2 regions

Hawaiian Beet Webworm Moth

MODERATE
Insect

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

Affecting 11 regions

Marbled Fungus Weevil

MODERATE
Insect

Marbled Fungus Weevil observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 4 regions

Pink-fringed Dolichomia Moth

MODERATE
Insect

Pink-fringed Dolichomia Moth observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 6 regions

Wavy-lined Heterocampa Moth

MODERATE
Insect

Wavy-lined Heterocampa Moth observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 4 regions

Painted Lady

MODERATE
Insect

Several days of hot record setting weather in Jefferson County. Co. Painted Ladies are in flight at the base of North Table Mountain. This butterfly was much larger than most of what I've seen here...in past two days. Migrating or overwintering?

Affecting 21 regions

Eastern Toe-biter

MODERATE
Insect

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

Affecting 4 regions

Lateral-lined Sharpshooter

MODERATE
Insect

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

Affecting 5 regions

Large chestnut weevil

MODERATE
Insect

Large chestnut weevil observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 6 regions

Packard's Lichen Moth

MODERATE
Insect

Packard's Lichen Moth observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 6 regions

Lupine Bug

MODERATE
Insect

This is a picture of a Megalotomus quinquespinosus at Fort Armistead Park in Baltimore City, Maryland.

Affecting 5 regions

Thin-walled Maze Polypore

MODERATE
Fungus

Thin-walled Maze Polypore observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 4 regions

Pennsylvania Dingy Ground Beetle

MODERATE
Insect

Pennsylvania Dingy Ground Beetle observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 11 regions

Gazelle Scarab

MODERATE
Insect

A tremendous evening with around 75 folks to celebrate moth week! It was the hottest day of the summer so far, so it was a wonderful treat to look for bugs with so many folks. :) Great night!

Affecting 3 regions

Media Moth

MODERATE
Insect

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

Affecting 2 regions

Neopamera bilobata

MODERATE
Insect

What a wonderful evening to celebrate moths at Twelve Hills! Around 75 folks joined us, and we had around 20 stations set up!!! Some great bugs showed up. :)

Affecting 2 regions

Cobbler Moth

MODERATE
Insect

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

Affecting 3 regions

Pickleworm Moth

MODERATE
Insect

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

Affecting 1 region

Lunate Zale Moth

MODERATE
Insect

Lunate Zale Moth observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 6 regions

Green Cone-headed Planthopper

MODERATE
Insect

Green Cone-headed Planthopper observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 19 regions

Definite Tussock Moth

MODERATE
Insect

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

Affecting 5 regions

Reddish Eucosma Moth

MODERATE
Insect

Reddish Eucosma Moth observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 2 regions

Master's Dart

MODERATE
Insect

Master's Dart observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 8 regions

Powdery Mildew

LOW
Fungus

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

Leaf Spot Diseases

LOW
Fungus

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

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