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A list of the top host plant genera for moths in North Carolina, based on the literature and data gathered by the Moths of NC website.

  • Moths
  • Host Plants
  • Vascular Plants

Frogs and Toads of North Carolina

David George, Brian Bockhahn

A visual identification guide to the frogs and toads found in North Carolina.

  • Amphibians

Common Damselflies of North Carolina

David George, Brian Bockhahn

A visual identification guide for damselflies found in North Carolina.

  • Odonata

Common Dragonflies of North Carolina

David George, Brian Bockhahn

A visual identification guide to dragonflies found in North Carolina.

  • Odonata

A visual quick ID guide for common species of spiders found in North Carolina.

  • Arachnids

The Bees of North Carolina: An Identification Guide

Elsa Youngsteadt, Hannah Levenson

A visual guide for identification of the common genera of bees found in North Carolina. Includes information on bee anatomy and ecology.

  • Hymenoptera

Learn about how to plant a pollinator garden in North Carolina, including some recommended native plants.

  • Pollination
  • Vascular Plants
  • Education
  • Insects

Visual guide to identifying common lichens found in North Carolina.

  • Lichens