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Coccotorus pumilae
Coccotorus pumilae is a species of true weevil described by Brown in 1966. It is currently classified in the genus Coccotorus within the family Curculionidae, though GBIF lists it as a synonym of Anthonomus pumilae. The species is known from North America.
Efferia apache
Efferia apache is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, described by Wilcox in 1966. The genus Efferia comprises predatory flies known for their aggressive hunting behavior. Records indicate this species has been observed in western Texas, specifically in juniper chaparral habitat at Gold Mine Canyon in Val Verde County. Adults have been collected at mercury-vapor lights, suggesting nocturnal or crepuscular activity patterns. The species name "apache" likely references the Apache peoples or geographic regions of the southwestern United States.
Efferia basini
Efferia basini is a species of robber fly (family Asilidae) described by Wilcox in 1966. As a member of the genus Efferia, it belongs to a diverse group of predatory flies found primarily in the Americas. Robber flies in this genus are known for their robust build, strong predatory capabilities, and distinctive morphological features. The specific epithet 'basini' honors an individual, following common practice in entomological nomenclature.
Efferia cabeza
Efferia cabeza is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, described by Wilcox in 1966. The genus Efferia belongs to a group of large, predatory flies commonly known as robber flies, which are characterized by their robust build, large eyes, and predatory behavior. Members of this genus are primarily distributed in the Americas. The species epithet "cabeza" (Spanish for "head") may allude to distinctive head morphology, though specific diagnostic features for this species remain poorly documented in accessible literature.
Efferia davisi
Davis Hammertail
Efferia davisi is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, first described by Wilcox in 1966. It belongs to a large genus of predatory flies commonly known as 'hammertails' due to the swollen male genital capsule. The species is part of the diverse Nearctic fauna of Efferia, which contains numerous species distributed across North America. Like other robber flies, E. davisi is an aerial predator that captures other insects in flight.
Efferia mortensoni
Portal Hammertail
Efferia mortensoni is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, described by Wilcox in 1966. It is known by the common name "Portal Hammertail." Like other members of the genus Efferia, this species is a predatory dipteran that likely hunts other insects. The species name suggests a connection to the Portal area in southeastern Arizona, a region well-known among entomologists for its exceptional biodiversity. Robber flies in this genus are typically active during daylight hours and are often observed perching on vegetation or the ground while hunting.
Neodactylota egena
Neodactylota egena is a small gelechiid moth described by Ronald W. Hodges in 1966. It is known from limited records in the southwestern United States, specifically California and Arizona. The species is characterized by its modest size and relatively plain gray-brown forewings with subtle discal markings.
Tachys halophilus
Tachys halophilus is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, described by Lindroth in 1966. The genus Tachys comprises small, fast-moving beetles often associated with moist or saline habitats. The specific epithet 'halophilus' suggests an affinity for salt-tolerant environments. The species has been recorded in Canada and the United States.
Udea livida
Udea livida is a species of moth in the family Crambidae, first described by Eugene G. Munroe in 1966. The species is known from a limited number of records in western North America, specifically from British Columbia, Washington, and Utah. As a member of the genus Udea, it belongs to a diverse group of snout moths, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain poorly documented.