1898-description
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Athysanella occidentalis
Athysanella occidentalis is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Baker in 1898. It belongs to the order Hemiptera, a group of true bugs characterized by piercing-sucking mouthparts. The species has been recorded in western North America including Alberta, Arizona, British Columbia, California, Colorado, and Idaho. As a member of the genus Athysanella, it is part of a diverse group of leafhoppers, though specific biological details for this particular species remain poorly documented in available literature.
Erinnyis crameri
Cramer's sphinx
Erinnyis crameri, commonly known as Cramer's sphinx, is a small moth in the family Sphingidae. First described by William Schaus in 1898, this species occurs across a broad geographic range spanning northern South America, Central America, and the southern United States. It belongs to the genus Erinnyis, which contains several sphinx moth species with similar distributions. The species is relatively well-documented through observation records, with over 460 observations on iNaturalist.
Lauxania albiseta
Lauxania albiseta is a species of fly in the family Lauxaniidae, described by Coquillett in 1898. The specific epithet "albiseta" refers to white setae (bristles), a characteristic feature of this species. Like other members of Lauxaniidae, it is a small to medium-sized fly with distinctive wing venation. The family is primarily associated with decaying plant material and fungal substrates.
Minettia hubbardii
Minettia hubbardii is a species of small fly in the family Lauxaniidae, described by Coquillett in 1898. The genus Minettia comprises numerous species of lauxaniid flies distributed primarily in the Holarctic region. Members of this family are generally associated with decaying organic matter and are common in forested and agricultural habitats. Specific biological details for M. hubbardii remain poorly documented in published literature.
Norvellina scabra
A small leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described from the United States in 1898. Records indicate presence in Iowa. Like other members of genus Norvellina, it possesses piercing-sucking mouthparts for feeding on plant sap. The genus is known for colorful species that can be mistaken for moths due to their small size and patterning.