A PDF field guide to the species reported in and around Rensselaer County, with common and scientific names and up to 3 photos of each, laid out for use in the field and offline.
The animals people report most often in and around Rensselaer County include Asian Lady Beetle, Common Eastern Bumblebee, Seven-Spot Ladybird, Wood Frog and Polished Lady Beetle. Plants lead the list with 35 species, followed by 12 insects and 2 amphibians.
The 20 species reported most often here, of 50 in the full guide.
Asian Lady Beetle
Hedge Garlic

Buckthorn
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Soft Pine

Beechdrops
Ailanthus
Haymaids
Seven-Spot Ladybird
Poison Ivy
Bead Fern
Wood Frog

Bethroot
Polished Lady Beetle
Myrtle
Boxelder

Boston Ivy
Burningbush
Squawvine
Celandine