Field Guide
Explore the Field Guide to learn about more than 350 species of birds, fish, insects, algae, invertebrates, mammals, plants, reptiles and amphibians that live in the Chesapeake Bay region.
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NotonectidaeThe common backswimmer uses its powerful hind-legs to swim upside-down under the water's surface where it hunts its prey.
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Baltimore Checkerspot
Euphydryas phaetonThe Baltimore checkerspot is a black, orange and white butterfly that feeds on white turtlehead leaves and nectar. It can be found in the entire Chesapeake Bay region.
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Blue-Winged Wasp
Scolia dubiaBlue-winged wasps are parasitic insects that lay their eggs on beetle larvae. They are great for controlling beetles in a garden.
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Bumble Bees
Bombus Spp.Bumble bees are small, black and yellow fuzzy insects found throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed. They are important pollinators and are threatened by pesticides, herbicides, habitat loss, disease and climate change.
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Caddisflies
TrichopteraCaddisflies are moth-like insects that are attracted to lights at night and live near lakes or rivers. They are popular food for fish and often used in fishing.
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Cicada
Neotibicen canicularisAnnual cicadas, also known as dog-day cicadas, emerge every summer in the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
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Dragonflies and Damselflies
OdonataDragonflies and damselflies are commonly in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. These insercts large eyes and wide airplane wings at rest.
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Eastern Dobsonfly
Corydalus cornutusThe eastern dobsonfly is a large nocturnal insect that can be an important indicator of stream health.
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Emerald Ash Borer
Agrilus planipennisThe emerald ash borer is a green, shiny beetle that lives on ash trees in certain parts of Maryland, Virginia and Pennsylvania. It is an invasive species.
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