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Black Ground Beetle Taxonomy Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ArthropodaClass: InsectaOrder: ColeopteraFamily: CarabidaeGenus: PterostichusSpecies: Pterostichus melanarius (Illiger, 1798) Common Names by Region General / English: Black Ground BeetleNorth America: European Ground Beetle, Black CarabidEntomology / Field Use: Pterostichus melanariusInformal / Garden Use: Ground
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Malachite Butterfly Taxonomy Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ArthropodaClass: InsectaOrder: LepidopteraFamily: NymphalidaeGenus: SiproetaSpecies: Siproeta stelenes (Linnaeus, 1758) Common Names Description Physical Characteristics The Malachite is a large, unmistakable butterfly known for its bold coloration and strong, gliding flight. The wings are predominantly deep
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Papilio nireus Taxonomy Common Names by Region Description Physical Characteristics The Green-banded Swallowtail is a large, visually striking butterfly recognized by its deep black wings intersected by an iridescent emerald-to-turquoise band forming a broad chevron across both forewings and hindwings.
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Xylocopa virginica Taxonomy Common Names Description The Eastern Carpenter Bee is a large, robust native bee often mistaken for a bumblebee. It can be distinguished by its shiny, hairless black abdomen, contrasting with a fuzzy yellow thorax. Adults measure approximately
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Sleepy Duskywing Taxonomy Common Names by Region Description Habitat & Range Life Cycle & Behavior Conservation Status Additional Notes
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Zebra Longwing Taxonomy Common Names Identification Distribution Behavior and Ecology Conservation Status Interesting Facts
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Six-spotted tiger beetle Taxonomy Common Names by Region Description Known Range Diet Breeding and Lifecycle Additional Notes
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Variegated Fritillary Butterfly Taxonomy Common Names by Region Description: Wingspan: Approximately 1.75 to 2.75 inches (4.5 to 7 cm) Coloration: Upper side of the wings is orange with black spots and lines. The underside is mottled brown and tan, resembling
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Common buckeye Butterfly Taxonomy: Common Names by Region: Description: The Common Buckeye Butterfly is easily recognizable by its distinctive eyespots and bold markings. The wingspan ranges from 1.5 to 2.75 inches (38 to 70 mm). The forewings feature two prominent
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Julia butterfly Taxonomy Common Names by Region Description The Julia Butterfly is characterized by its vibrant orange wings, which are long and narrow compared to other butterflies. The wings are edged with black and have subtle black spots. The undersides