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1		Ailanthus Webworm Moth Identifying Colors: orange; white; black The definitive coloring and stripes on this moth make it unique among Webworm Moths. They tuck and r... READ MORE

2		American Lady Butterfly Identifying Colors: white; black; brown; gray; orange; pink; blue This butterfly prefers sunny, open habitats like fields, canyons and meadows. They migrate south ... READ MORE

3		Arrowhead Orb Weaver Identifying Colors: red; brown; yellow; white; pink The triangular abdomen of this spider helped name it. The color pattern is the same within a popula... READ MORE

4		Arrow-shaped Micrathena Spider Identifying Colors: red; yellow; black; orange; white The spiney ridges on females are believed to ward off predators, though some believe it adds to conc... READ MORE

5		Bald-Faced Hornet Identifying Colors: black, white Blad-faced Hornets are related to yellow jackets but are not "true" hornets themselves. This species... READ MORE

6		Black Swallowtail Identifying Colors: black; yellow; orange; blue; white The black swallowtail mimics the Pipevine Swallowtail on the female with her banding spots. Most ... READ MORE

7		Bowl and Doily Weaver Spider Identifying Colors: brown; cream; white; black; yellow The distinct shape of the web created by this species aids in identifying it. The 'bowl' shaped par... READ MORE

8		Cabbage White Butterfly Identifying Colors: white; black; gray; yellow The white wings of this species have charcoal gray tips and 1 (male) or 2 (female) black spots in th... READ MORE

9		Clouded Sulphur Identifying Colors: yellow; white; brown; red; black; pink; greenish This species can be seen in fields, along roads, in parks and other places with mud and/or flowers. ... READ MORE

10		Clymene Haploa Moth Identifying Colors: white; brown; black; yellow The bold coloring of this moth distinguish it physically. Behaviorally, it departs from most other ... READ MORE

11		Coffinfly Identifying Colors: white, black Similar to their Mayfly counterparts but are tipped with three tail filaments. They are further set ... READ MORE

12		Comb-Clawed Spider Identifying Colors: brown; tan; beige; white Comb-clawed spiders are the most common type of house spider in North America. They come in a variet... READ MORE

13		Common Whitetail Skimmer Identifying Colors: brown; white; black; yellow This dragonfly usually hovers over standing or slow water. Females release their eggs into the wate... READ MORE

14		Cottonwood Borer Identifying Colors: black; yellow; white The Cottonwood Borer is part of the larger Long-Horned Beetle family that makes its way throughout t... READ MORE

15		Eastern Eyed Click Beetle Identifying Colors: black; white; gray The click beetle has two large black 'eyespots' on its pronotum. They are surrounded by a thin, whi... READ MORE

16		Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth Identifying Colors: brown; white These moths get their name from their caterpillar behavior. Together, caterpillars create a tent of... READ MORE

17		Forage Looper Moth Identifying Colors: brown; cream; white As caterpillars, looper moths tend to move with a looping gait. Moths are usually seen feeding on... READ MORE

18		Giant Leopard Moth Identifying Colors: black; white This white tiger moth has distinct black rings as well as black spots along its wings. They can gro... READ MORE

19		Golden Northern Bumble Bee Identifying Colors: black; gray; yellow; white The Golden Northern Bumble Bee features an all-black head and dark wings. A black band runs across t... READ MORE

20		Gray Hairstreak Butterfly Identifying Colors: gray; black; orange; white; blue Adults can be seen in open fields, parks, woods and gardens. It basks in the sun with its wings open... READ MORE

21		Great Blue Skimmer Identifying Colors: blue; black; white; brown; green; yellow Brightly colored bodies are characterisic of the dragonflies in the Libellulidae family. Members are... READ MORE

22		House Centipede Identifying Colors: black; yellow; white The House Centipede is a very common sight throughout North America, particularly found in indoor lo... READ MORE

23		Hummingbird Moth Identifying Colors: brown; yellow; white Fast beating wings give it the appearance of a small hummingbird but the moth lacks the long beak. T... READ MORE

24		Ivory Marked Beetle Identifying Colors: brown; ivory; white; yellow; black The defining ivory spots on the top of this beetle come in pairs. They are usually found in forests... READ MORE

25		Japanese Beetle Identifying Colors: green, brown, red, white The Japanese Beetle is a pest not native to the United States, let alone North America. It is believ... READ MORE

26		Japygid Dipluran Identifying Colors: white, brown, red ... READ MORE

27		Leaf Footed Bug Identifying Colors: brown; white; gray; black; yellow; orange These large plant-eaters have thick thighs, often with spikes on them. They make a loud noise when ... READ MORE

28		Luna Moth Identifying Colors: green; yellow; white; pink; purple This pale green moth can be found in hardwood forests. They are greatly attracted to lights at nigh... READ MORE

29		Marbled Orb Weaver Identifying Colors: orange; yellow; black; brown; white The unique 'marbling' pattern of colors on the abdomen, the orange head and black and white legs mak... READ MORE

30		Mealy Bug Destroyer Larvae Identifying Colors: white The unique white 'hairs' on this tiny bug often draw attention from people. These larvae are extrem... READ MORE

31		Pipevine Swallowtail Identifying Colors: black; blue; white; orange; yellow This butterfly mimics the coloring of several other butterflies, including the Spicebush and Eastern... READ MORE

32		Plume Moth Identifying Colors: White; gray Their thin body and 'T' shape make this moth unique. Their wings have the appearance of a plume (fe... READ MORE

33		Running Spider Identifying Colors: red; brown; white Running spiders, or sac spiders, do not form webs. Instead they hunt their prey with quickening spe... READ MORE

34		Saddleback Caterpillar Identifying Colors: green; brown; white; black This highly unusual caterpillar becomes a brown moth as an adult. The caterpillar stings and this c... READ MORE

35		Silver-spotted Skipper Identifying Colors: brown; white; black; yellow; orange This ubiquitous skipper can be found in a diverse variety of habitats. They are very common in easte... READ MORE

36		Six-Spotted Orbweaver Spider Identifying Colors: yellow; brown; black; pink; white The six defined black spots on the abdomen aid in identifying this spider. Each spot has a very pale... READ MORE

37		Sminthurid Springtail Identifying Colors: white, yellow, brown, purple, black, red ... READ MORE

38		Southern Black Widow Identifying Colors: white, red, black, orange, brown Female Black Widows are well-known and particularly feared for their venomous bites. They are shiney... READ MORE

39		Spicebush Swallowtail Butterfly Identifying Colors: black; blue; orange; white; yellow; green This spcecies of butterfly can be found in gardens and at the edges of forests. Its coloration re... READ MORE

40		Spined Micrathena Spider Identifying Colors: black; white; yellow; brown The ridges on the abdomen of the female spider are thought to render it unappetizing to predators. ... READ MORE

41		Spotted Orb Weaver Identifying Colors: yellow, red, brown, white, These hairy spiders are nocturnal, leaving orb webs up to 2 feet in diameter in woodlands to catch t... READ MORE

42		Tan Jumping Spider Identifying Colors: tan; white; black; gray A member of Salticidae, this spider jumps to ambush its prey instead of creating webs. This speci... READ MORE

43		Tuft-Legged Orb Weaver Identifying Colors: brown; black; white The fine, mesh web of this spider is a bit different than other orb weavers. They can be found comm... READ MORE

44		Varied Carpet Beetle Identifying Colors: yellow; white; brown; black Adults can be found indoors where they feed on pollen. Larvae can be pests at home as well as in un... READ MORE

45		Venusta Orchard Spider Identifying Colors: green; teal; silver; red; black; white; yellow; brown Common in forested areas, this colorful spider almost appears to be painted. Bright red, orange or y... READ MORE

46		Walnut Sphinx Moth Identifying Colors: brown; white; pink Native to deciduous woodlands, Walnut Sphinx Moths are highly common throughout Missouri with limite... READ MORE

47		White Oak Borer Beetle Identifying Colors: white; black This species of beetle is partial to white oak trees, sometimes becoming serious pests. ... READ MORE

48		White-lined Sphinx Moth Identifying Colors: brown; black; white; pink; tan Sphinx moths are larger than most moths. This species is active during the day and at night. They a... READ MORE

49		Yellow Jacket Identifying Colors: yellow, black, white Yellow Jackets are easily distinguishable by their yellow and black coloring. Measuring in length fr... READ MORE