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0 0 American Robin

American Robin

by AustinCMayer, Minnesota, USA

American Robin having lunch on a worm.

0 0 American Robin

American Robin

by AustinCPlymouth, Minnesota, USA

Found in suburbs, lives in oak tree

19 22 American Mink

American Mink

by JanelleL.StreedMinnesota, USA

An American Mink on the icy river bank

0 0 One-eyed Sphinx

One-eyed Sphinx

by Gary17Minnesota, USA

predators.

0 1 Assassin Bug

Assassin Bug

by Gordon DietzmanRoseville, Minnesota, USA

About 1 cm in length, Zelus is well suited for its role as a

1 1 Spittlebug

Spittlebug

by Gordon DietzmanRoseville, Minnesota, USA

out and to reduce the likelihood of

2 3 Brown Lacewing

Brown Lacewing

by Gordon DietzmanRoseville, Minnesota, USA

Brown lacewings are 6-15mm in length, depending upon species. They are ...

1 0 Wavy-lined Emerald

Wavy-lined Emerald

by Gordon DietzmanRoseville, Minnesota, USA

This caterpillar adorns itself with flower parts as camouflage to protect ...

6 1 Assassin Bug

Assassin Bug

by Gordon DietzmanMinnesota, USA

About 1 cm in length, Zelus is well suited for its role as a

1 0 Assassin Bug

Assassin Bug

by Gordon DietzmanRoseville, Minnesota, USA

About 1 cm in length, Zelus is well suited for its role as a

4 0 Redbelly Snake

Redbelly Snake

by Tamarac ConnieMinnesota, USA

This tiny, nonvenomous snake, also known as the red-bellied snake, is

11 5 Coyote

Coyote

by Gordon DietzmanRoseville, Minnesota, USA

This is a medium-sized canid whose grizzled coat varies from gray to white to ...

0 0 Chinese Dwarf Hamster

Chinese Dwarf Hamster

by gummiebear2000Crystal, Minnesota, USA

Nocturnal small mammals that commonly feed on seeds and fruits. Non-Social ...

3 0 Syrphid Fly

Syrphid Fly

by Gordon DietzmanDuluth, Minnesota

ward off predators.

3 5 Hairy-necked Tiger Beetle

Hairy-necked Tiger Beetle

by Gordon DietzmanMinnesota, USA

Large-jawed predacious beetle. Light tan markings around edge of elytra (wing ...

1 0 Fox Squirrel

Fox Squirrel

by AustinCMayer, Minnesota, USA

First time i've seen this one, he come around noonish and when to the walnut ...

1 1 Bee-like Robberfly

Bee-like Robberfly

by Gordon DietzmanMinnesota, USA

These black and yellow insects are about 1-1.5 cm long (.5 to .75 in) and mimic ...

60 63 American Mink

American Mink

by JanelleL.StreedMinnesota, USA

An American Mink bringing home the...fish, enough to feed a family in this case

5 1 Japanese Beetle

Japanese Beetle

by Gordon DietzmanRoseville, Minnesota, USA

This beetle, with its copper-colored wing covers and iridescent thorax and ...

8 4 Locust Borer

Locust Borer

by Gordon DietzmanRoseville, Minnesota, USA

About one inch in length the locust borer has red legs and is otherwise yellow ...

0 0 Jagged Ambush Bug

Jagged Ambush Bug

by Gordon DietzmanRoseville, Minnesota, USA

Phymata is derived from the Greek "Phyma", which means tumor or swelling--and ...

0 0 Green Frog

Green Frog

by Gordon DietzmanMinneapolis, Minnesota, USA

An adult green frog will be about 5–10 cm (2.0–3.9 in) in length, excluding ...

2 1 Green Frog

Green Frog

by Gordon DietzmanMinnesota, USA

An adult green frog will be about 5–10 cm (2.0–3.9 in) in length, excluding ...

10 6 Six-spotted Tiger Beetle

Six-spotted Tiger Beetle

by Gordon DietzmanSaint Paul, Minnesota, USA

These brilliant green tiger beetles have large white, forked mandibles. Many ...

10 2 Mink

Mink

by Tamarac ConnieMinnesota, USA

A small, brown predator with small rounded ...

0 0 Milkweed Beetle

Milkweed Beetle

by Tamarac ConnieMinnesota, USA

Milkweed beetle is orange-red and black It has long proboscis with wings which ...

1 0 Domestic Rabbit, American Blue

Domestic Rabbit, American Blue

by stembunnies2Bloomington, Minnesota, USA

American Rabbits that meet the ARBA standard of perfection are either ...

1 0 Domestic Rabbit, American White

Domestic Rabbit, American White

by stembunnies2Bloomington, Minnesota, USA

American Rabbit breed (Red Eye White - REW) seen in our backyard. Listed by the ...

0 2 Killdeer

Killdeer

by JanelleL.StreedFergus Falls, Minnesota, USA

The killdeer has brown upper feathers and white undersides. It has a a brown ...

4 4 American Mink

American Mink

by JanelleL.StreedMinnesota, USA

What I believe to be a young or female Mink (due to size and white patches on ...

6 2 American Mink

American Mink

by RosalieLandtWalker, Minnesota, USA

The mink is the most common water mammal

2 2 River Otter

River Otter

by RosalieLandtWalker, Minnesota, USA

The river otter is Minnesota's largest ...

0 0 Eastern Pondhawk

Eastern Pondhawk

by Gordon DietzmanRoseville, Minnesota, USA

Adults are about 4.75 cm (1.75 in) in length. Immature males and females are ...

4 2 Canada Goose

Canada Goose

by Gordon DietzmanElba, Minnesota, USA

This large goose is predominately brown with the characteristic black head and ...

1 1 Canada Goose

Canada Goose

by Gordon DietzmanRoseville, Minnesota, USA

This large goose is predominately brown with the characteristic black head and ...

6 3 Jagged Ambush Bug

Jagged Ambush Bug

by Gordon DietzmanRoseville, Minnesota, USA

Phymata is derived from the Greek "Phyma", which means tumor or swelling--and ...

0 0 Great Horned Owl

Great Horned Owl

by ashleybird15Ham Lake, Minnesota, USA

Found throughout the US, the Great horned owl is a great small animal

1 0 Stilt-legged Fly

Stilt-legged Fly

by Gordon DietzmanRoseville, Minnesota, USA

This small fly has long, stilt-like legs, from which it gets its name. The ...

2 0 Killdeer

Killdeer

by Gordon DietzmanMinnesota

Long-legged, robin-sized bird. Brown on back and head, white breast and stomach ...

6 4 Six-spotted Tiger Beetle

Six-spotted Tiger Beetle

by Gordon DietzmanRoseville, Minnesota, USA

These brilliant green tiger beetles have large white, forked mandibles. Many ...

2 2 Hangingfly

Hangingfly

by Gordon DietzmanRoseville, Minnesota, USA

Has long, gangly legs. Hangs from the two front legs, usually under vegetation. ...

1 0 Northern pike

Northern pike

by Tamarac ConnieRochert, Minnesota, United States

Northern pike are mostly olive green, shading from yellow to white along the ...

4 2 Red Fox

Red Fox

by RosalieLandtPark Rapids, Minnesota, USA

The red fox is common across Minnesota, ...

6 10 Eastern Chipmunk

Eastern Chipmunk

by JanelleL.StreedMinnesota, USA

I believe this to be an Eastern Chipmunk

1 4 Red Fox

Red Fox

by RosalieLandtBuffalo, Minnesota, USA

The red fox is common across Minnesota, ...

0 0 Monarch

Monarch

by MichaelaHerfindahlDeer River, Minnesota, USA

Wing Span: 3 3/8 - 4 7/8 inches (8.6 - 12.4 cm) Coloring: Male is bright ...

2 2 White Tailed Deer

White Tailed Deer

by RosalieLandtPark Rapids, Minnesota, USA

he white-tailed deer is one of Minnesota's ...

0 1 Antlion

Antlion

by Gordon DietzmanMinnesota

Large insect that resembles a damselfly, although the abdomen is longer than ...

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