Maryland Biodiversity Project (MBP) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization focused on cataloging the living things of Maryland. We promote conservation, science, and education by helping to build a vibrant nature study community. The project was started in June 2012 by Bill Hubick and Jim Brighton. The incredible MBP community has cataloged over 20,000 species, including more than 12,500 species with photographs, and feature the work of more than 15,000 naturalists and photographers.

- New micro moth species added to MBP - Ancylis rhodorana (J. Rinker).    (5/22/2022)

- New root-maggot fly species added to MBP - Eustalomyia vittipes (S. Scholnick, ver. J.F. Carr).    (5/21/2022)

- New gall wasp species added to MBP - Andricus quercusformosus (M. Beziat, det. J. Clark).    (5/20/2022)

- New gall wasp species added to MBP - Dryocosmus floridensis (M. Beziat).    (5/19/2022)

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Species in checklists - 20,449

Species with photographs - 12,709

Total photos - 564,037

Total records - 768,650