vary in color and only live a month as adult beetles
What is carpet bettles
100
this ant removes plants from around the colony so they can get some sun
What is western harvester ant
100
usually white or white with brown spots. form a web around branches or around whole trees allowing them to eat in peace without preditors hunting them.
What is fall webworm
100
this fly is completely harmless but has a unique yellow jacket look
What is yellow jacket fly
100
flutters like a butterfly and has orange and black striped wings
What is halloween pennant
200
A teal beetle with a metallic looking purple ring around its body
What is a jewel beetle
200
these wasps have red abdomens and jet black wings but wont sting unless absolutely necessary
What is red paper wasp
200
fly more often during sundown and drink nectar have 5 spots on their abdomen from which they get part of their name.
What is five spotted hawk moth
200
these scaly mosquito live in cold climates and lay their eggs in melting snow
What is snow mosquito
200
lay eggs on the objects fond floating in water only defend territory against other damselflies
What is blue fronted dancer
300
this cool looking beetle has a shield like back and shares its name with a famous artist
What is picasso beetle
300
easily distinguished by their yellow and black bodies and are known to sting.they are found near edges of forests.
What is yellow jackets
300
a blue butterfly that loves to scratch its hind wings
What is eastern tailed blue butterfly
300
this fly is used in forensic science to help people estimate what time a animal or human died also is known for spreading disease and being annoying to those living in a house
What is the small house fly
300
these dragonflies are known for their aggressiveness and live where there is flowing water
What is common sandragon
400
this beetle is emerald colored and known for its destruction
What is emerald ash borer beetle
400
this bee is known for working hard and females sting if brushed against or agitated
What is sweat bee
400
white and yellow fury abdomen. 7 black dots on its back side.
What is delicate cycnia
400
looks like a yellow jacket but has no threat to humans just insects as it airialy hunts for its prey being much faster then them
What is robber fly
400
are good preditors and fly with a lot of agility
What is eastern pond hawk
500
this beetle is known for its dark (googly eyes) on the back of its back and the click it makes when it turns of its back
What is eastern eyed click beetle
500
this bee has black and yellow stripes on it and is rather big for a bee
What is american bumble bee
500
this moth gets its name from a very distinct tiger pattern on its back
What is harnessed tiger moth
500
are known as compost flies which lay fertile eggs and are bellived to drink nectar
What is soldier flies
500
have shiny blue-green bodies with black matte wings