Icelandic sheep are descendants of, and genetically nearly identical to, sheep brought to Iceland by vikings in the 9th and 10th centuries. During warm months they roam through the countryside. They are not docile despite their fuzzy appearance. They don't herd and roam independently. #365species
January 1, 2026 at 3:43 AM
Icelandic sheep are descendants of, and genetically nearly identical to, sheep brought to Iceland by vikings in the 9th and 10th centuries. During warm months they roam through the countryside. They are not docile despite their fuzzy appearance. They don't herd and roam independently. #365species
Pipevine swallowtail butterfly larvae feed on pipevines among other plants and can be found in eastern and southern US. Caterpillars are brown or black with red bumps. Male butterflies are primarily black with bright blue on the tops of their wings, females are not as bright #365species #caterpillar
December 31, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Pipevine swallowtail butterfly larvae feed on pipevines among other plants and can be found in eastern and southern US. Caterpillars are brown or black with red bumps. Male butterflies are primarily black with bright blue on the tops of their wings, females are not as bright #365species #caterpillar
Rosa rugosa is a hardy perennial that will tolerate poor soil, wind and salt, thriving in coastal areas. It's native to Asia, introduced and naturalized in north America and northern Europe. Growing in dense thickets and driving out native plants makes it invasive in many areas. #365species #flowers
December 30, 2025 at 4:37 AM
Rosa rugosa is a hardy perennial that will tolerate poor soil, wind and salt, thriving in coastal areas. It's native to Asia, introduced and naturalized in north America and northern Europe. Growing in dense thickets and driving out native plants makes it invasive in many areas. #365species #flowers
Resembling caterpillars, dogwood sawfly larvae feed on dogwood trees while adults are more wasp-like. They are native pests commonly throughout the US and Canada. While they do cause damage, they generally won't kill an established, healthy dogwood tree. #365species #insect
December 29, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Resembling caterpillars, dogwood sawfly larvae feed on dogwood trees while adults are more wasp-like. They are native pests commonly throughout the US and Canada. While they do cause damage, they generally won't kill an established, healthy dogwood tree. #365species #insect
Cooper's hawks are commonly found throughout the US, year round in most areas. They prefer forest habitats and often are seen flying at forest edges or above open fields. They are known to hunt smaller birds at feeders, but will move on if the feeders are removed for a few days. #365species #birds
December 28, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Cooper's hawks are commonly found throughout the US, year round in most areas. They prefer forest habitats and often are seen flying at forest edges or above open fields. They are known to hunt smaller birds at feeders, but will move on if the feeders are removed for a few days. #365species #birds
Silverrod is the only species of goldenrod in eastern North America with white to yellow-white flowers. It thrives in full sun to partial shade, tolerating poor soil. It blooms from late summer to early fall, even October, providing an important food source to late season pollinators. #365species
December 27, 2025 at 5:41 AM
Silverrod is the only species of goldenrod in eastern North America with white to yellow-white flowers. It thrives in full sun to partial shade, tolerating poor soil. It blooms from late summer to early fall, even October, providing an important food source to late season pollinators. #365species
Fan clubmoss is a low growing evergreen native to eastern North America. It thrives in disturbed conifer forests. It grows about ten inches tall in dense monocultures on forest floors. #365species #forestplants
December 27, 2025 at 5:17 AM
Fan clubmoss is a low growing evergreen native to eastern North America. It thrives in disturbed conifer forests. It grows about ten inches tall in dense monocultures on forest floors. #365species #forestplants
Virginia spiderwort are perennial plants native to east-central and eastern North America. They thrive in damp, rich soil. Its common name comes from sap which forms web-like strands when cut. Virginia spiderwort are better at attracting pollinators than cultivated species. #365species #plantnative
December 27, 2025 at 4:45 AM
Virginia spiderwort are perennial plants native to east-central and eastern North America. They thrive in damp, rich soil. Its common name comes from sap which forms web-like strands when cut. Virginia spiderwort are better at attracting pollinators than cultivated species. #365species #plantnative
The eastern hemlock, also known as Canadian hemlock or hemlock spruce, are native to eastern North America. Resembling a Christmas tree, they can live for over 500 years. They are currently threatened by invasive insects called hemlock woolly adelgids. #365species #trees #nativeplants #nature
December 25, 2025 at 3:44 AM
The eastern hemlock, also known as Canadian hemlock or hemlock spruce, are native to eastern North America. Resembling a Christmas tree, they can live for over 500 years. They are currently threatened by invasive insects called hemlock woolly adelgids. #365species #trees #nativeplants #nature
Broad-necked root borer beetles are common throughout eastern North America. Larvae damage trees and other plants by eating their roots. They are distinguishable from other species of longhorn beetles by their textured antennae. #365species #insects #nature
December 24, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Broad-necked root borer beetles are common throughout eastern North America. Larvae damage trees and other plants by eating their roots. They are distinguishable from other species of longhorn beetles by their textured antennae. #365species #insects #nature
Crows are found throughout the world in every region except the Arctic, Antarctic and Alpine tundra. Similar to ravens they are intelligent and members of the corvid family. They are smaller than ravens and have more fan shaped tails. Ravens also have heavier beaks than crows. #365species #birds
December 24, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Crows are found throughout the world in every region except the Arctic, Antarctic and Alpine tundra. Similar to ravens they are intelligent and members of the corvid family. They are smaller than ravens and have more fan shaped tails. Ravens also have heavier beaks than crows. #365species #birds
Japanese anemone have been cultivated in Japan for centuries, lending to their common name, but, they are native to central an southwestern China. They are deer and rabbit resistant (toxic to humans) and bloom in late summer and early fall when other plants have one by. #365species #plants #flowers
December 23, 2025 at 4:59 AM
Japanese anemone have been cultivated in Japan for centuries, lending to their common name, but, they are native to central an southwestern China. They are deer and rabbit resistant (toxic to humans) and bloom in late summer and early fall when other plants have one by. #365species #plants #flowers
Creeping bellflower are native to Europe and western Asia. While attractive, they readily escape cultivation and establish themselves in disturbed areas and are considered invasive in many locations in the US. #365species #invasive
December 23, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Creeping bellflower are native to Europe and western Asia. While attractive, they readily escape cultivation and establish themselves in disturbed areas and are considered invasive in many locations in the US. #365species #invasive
Kerria japonica, commonly known as Japanese rose, are native to China and Asia where they grow in thickets on mountainsides. Cultivated for their hardiness and graceful flowers. #365species #plants
December 23, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Kerria japonica, commonly known as Japanese rose, are native to China and Asia where they grow in thickets on mountainsides. Cultivated for their hardiness and graceful flowers. #365species #plants
The Coreopsis genus includes close to 40 different species of long-blooming flowering perennial plants native to North, Central and South America. They are usually bright yellow and enjoyed by bees and butterflies. #365species #flowers #plantnative #nature
December 23, 2025 at 3:42 AM
The Coreopsis genus includes close to 40 different species of long-blooming flowering perennial plants native to North, Central and South America. They are usually bright yellow and enjoyed by bees and butterflies. #365species #flowers #plantnative #nature
Yellow, or golden, birch is native to southeastern Canada and northeastern US, and is the largest birch species in North America. The name comes from the color of its bark. They live for 150 - 300 years, much longer than many other birch species. #365species #tree #plants
December 22, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Yellow, or golden, birch is native to southeastern Canada and northeastern US, and is the largest birch species in North America. The name comes from the color of its bark. They live for 150 - 300 years, much longer than many other birch species. #365species #tree #plants
Amaryllis flowers are native to South Africa and naturalized in Australia and the West coast of the US. They have large bulbs and produce large flowers on top of a thick stalk. Through hybridization variations in color and stripes have been cultivated for ornamental use. #365species #flowers
December 21, 2025 at 4:53 AM
Amaryllis flowers are native to South Africa and naturalized in Australia and the West coast of the US. They have large bulbs and produce large flowers on top of a thick stalk. Through hybridization variations in color and stripes have been cultivated for ornamental use. #365species #flowers
Schlumbergera is a group of several cactus species native to southeast Brazil. Cultivated for their fall and winter blooming, two species were deliberately crossed in 1852 to create what we know as the Christmas cactus. #365species #cactus
December 21, 2025 at 4:16 AM
Schlumbergera is a group of several cactus species native to southeast Brazil. Cultivated for their fall and winter blooming, two species were deliberately crossed in 1852 to create what we know as the Christmas cactus. #365species #cactus
Hairy bittercress is a member of the mustard family. Thriving in low quality, disturbed soils and producing hundreds of seeds per plant, it is nearly impossible to eradicate once established. It overwinters as a rosette, flowering in spring and dying off in summer heat. #365species #invasive #plants
December 19, 2025 at 5:10 AM
Hairy bittercress is a member of the mustard family. Thriving in low quality, disturbed soils and producing hundreds of seeds per plant, it is nearly impossible to eradicate once established. It overwinters as a rosette, flowering in spring and dying off in summer heat. #365species #invasive #plants
Garlic mustard is a biannual native to Europe, parts of Asia and Africa. It was brought to North America for cooking. It is highly invasive and particularly detrimental to forests, aggressively dominating understories. It releases chemicals from its roots killing native plants. #365species #invasive
December 19, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Garlic mustard is a biannual native to Europe, parts of Asia and Africa. It was brought to North America for cooking. It is highly invasive and particularly detrimental to forests, aggressively dominating understories. It releases chemicals from its roots killing native plants. #365species #invasive
White catfish are native to rivers that drain into the Atlantic from New York to Florida. They're found in rivers, ponds and brackish coastal waters. They grow 12-18 inches and have darker top sides that fade to white on their stomachs. They eat fish, crustaceans, plants. #365species #fish #wildlife
December 19, 2025 at 4:18 AM
White catfish are native to rivers that drain into the Atlantic from New York to Florida. They're found in rivers, ponds and brackish coastal waters. They grow 12-18 inches and have darker top sides that fade to white on their stomachs. They eat fish, crustaceans, plants. #365species #fish #wildlife
Needlefish live in shallow marine waters or near the surface in the open ocean. They hunt smaller fish, swimming in schools. They will jump over a small boat rather than go around it leading to people thinking they're being "attacked". Their sharp noses lined with teeth can hurt! #365species #fish
December 18, 2025 at 5:27 AM
Needlefish live in shallow marine waters or near the surface in the open ocean. They hunt smaller fish, swimming in schools. They will jump over a small boat rather than go around it leading to people thinking they're being "attacked". Their sharp noses lined with teeth can hurt! #365species #fish
Blue tilipia are native to Northern and Western Africa and the Middle East. They've been introduced throughout the world. They've become an invasive species since their introduction to fresh waters in Florida in 1961, disrupting the composition of existing native species. #365species #fish #invasive
December 18, 2025 at 5:12 AM
Blue tilipia are native to Northern and Western Africa and the Middle East. They've been introduced throughout the world. They've become an invasive species since their introduction to fresh waters in Florida in 1961, disrupting the composition of existing native species. #365species #fish #invasive
Found in freshwater in eastern North America from New Foundland to South Carolina, banded killfish are a schooling fish, traveling in small groups. They live 2-3 years and are often found in the shallow areas at the edges of lakes. #365species #fish #nature
December 18, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Found in freshwater in eastern North America from New Foundland to South Carolina, banded killfish are a schooling fish, traveling in small groups. They live 2-3 years and are often found in the shallow areas at the edges of lakes. #365species #fish #nature
Native to the US along the Gulf and Atlantic coasts, the dune sunflower will grow virtually anywhere, including sandy beaches and dunes. It will grow in a dense mat and is often planted for erosion control. #365species #plantnative #flowers
December 17, 2025 at 5:10 AM
Native to the US along the Gulf and Atlantic coasts, the dune sunflower will grow virtually anywhere, including sandy beaches and dunes. It will grow in a dense mat and is often planted for erosion control. #365species #plantnative #flowers