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Anaxipha calusa
Calusa Trig
Anaxipha calusa is a species of winged bush cricket (family Trigonidiidae) described by Walker & Funk in 2014. The specific epithet 'calusa' references the Calusa people, an indigenous group historically inhabiting southwest Florida. This species belongs to the genus Anaxipha, which comprises small, often colorful crickets commonly known as 'trigs.'
Anaxipha rosamacula
Pink-spotted Trig
A small cricket species in the family Trigonidiidae, described from Florida in 2014. The common name refers to distinctive pink markings on the body. Like other members of the genus Anaxipha, it is a tiny, active cricket associated with vegetation.
Anaxipha tinnula
Tidewater Trig
Small swordtail cricket described in 2014. Belongs to a genus of crickets distributed across eastern North America, with many species only recently described. Likely shares acoustic communication traits with congeners, including substrate-borne vibrational signaling.
Anaxipha vernalis
Spring Trig
Anaxipha vernalis is a small cricket in the family Trigonidiidae, commonly known as the Spring Trig. The species was formally described in 2014, distinguishing it from closely related congeners. It belongs to a genus of winged crickets distributed across the Americas, with this species occurring in eastern North America. The specific epithet 'vernalis' refers to its springtime activity period.
Arenivaga gaiophanes
desert cockroach, sand cockroach
Arenivaga gaiophanes is a species of desert cockroach in the family Corydiidae, described by Heidi Hopkins in 2014 as part of a major revision of the genus Arenivaga. The genus Arenivaga, previously containing only nine species, was expanded to include 39 new species in this revision. Members of this genus inhabit harsh, arid environments and exhibit dramatic sexual dimorphism, with females appearing entirely different from males. The species epithet 'gaiophanes' derives from Greek roots meaning 'earth-revealing,' alluding to their subterranean habits.
Arenivaga sequoia
desert cockroach, sand cockroach
Arenivaga sequoia is a species of desert cockroach in the family Corydiidae, described by Heidi Hopkins in 2014 as part of a major revision of the genus Arenivaga. This species belongs to a group known for remarkable adaptations to harsh, arid environments. Like other Arenivaga species, it exhibits dramatic sexual dimorphism, with females appearing markedly different from males. The species was described based on male specimens, with species separation relying on complex genital characters. It is one of 39 new species discovered during Hopkins' four-year revision, which increased the genus from nine to 48 species.
Cherokeea attakullakulla
Cherokee Moth
Cherokeea attakullakulla is a small, inconspicuous moth in the family Noctuidae and the sole member of its genus. The species was described in 2014 from specimens collected in the southern Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina and Georgia. It is associated with canebrake habitats dominated by native bamboo species. The specific epithet honors Chief Attakullakulla of the Cherokee Nation, who represented his people in treaty negotiations in 1730, and recognizes the Cherokee as stewards of the region's habitats.
Cicindelidia melissa
Melissa's Tiger Beetle
Cicindelidia melissa, commonly known as Melissa's Tiger Beetle, is a species of tiger beetle in the family Cicindelidae. The species was described by Duran and Roman in 2014 and is currently classified under the genus Cicindelidia. Tiger beetles in this genus are known for their fast-running predatory behavior and often striking coloration. The specific epithet 'melissa' honors an individual, though the exact namesake is not documented in available sources.
Eucosma patagoniana
Eucosma patagoniana is a species of tortricid moth described by Wright in 2014. The species epithet refers to Patagonia, the region of southern Argentina and Chile where the type specimens were collected. As a member of the large genus Eucosma, it belongs to a group of small moths commonly known as phaneta moths or tortricid leafrollers. The species is known from a limited number of observations, reflecting the generally understudied nature of Neotropical tortricid diversity.
Eusphalerum carolinensis
Eusphalerum carolinensis is a species of rove beetle in the family Staphylinidae, described by Zanetti in 2014. It belongs to the subfamily Omaliinae and tribe Eusphalerini. The species is known from multiple states in the eastern and central United States.
Floridacris mariona
Floridacris mariona is a species of grasshopper in the family Acrididae, first described by Daniel Otte in 2014. It is endemic to Florida and belongs to a genus with limited species diversity. The species is known from very few observations, reflecting either genuine rarity or restricted habitat specificity.
Floritettix calusa
Floritettix calusa is a species of grasshopper in the family Acrididae, subfamily Melanoplinae. It was described by Otte in 2014 and is native to Florida. The specific epithet 'calusa' refers to the Calusa people, an indigenous group of southwest Florida. The species has been documented in bycatch from mosquito surveillance programs in the Florida Keys, contributing to knowledge of its distribution.
Floritettix floridana
Floritettix floridana is a species of grasshopper in the family Acrididae, described by Otte in 2014. It belongs to the genus Floritettix, which is part of the Melanoplinae subfamily. The species is known from Florida, though detailed information about its biology and ecology remains limited.
Metasiro sassafrasensis
mite harvestman
Metasiro sassafrasensis is a species of mite harvestman (suborder Cyphophthalmi) in the family Neogoveidae. It was described in 2014 by Clouse and Wheeler. The species is known from a single locality in Grady County, North America. Like other Cyphophthalmi, it is a small, eyeless harvestman adapted to cryptic habitats.
Nudorthodes
Nudorthodes is a genus of noctuid moths erected in 2014 to accommodate species previously placed in the Orthodes-group of genera. The genus is defined by the absence of hairs on the eye surface, a trait that distinguishes it from related genera. It contains three described species distributed in North America. The name combines Latin 'nudus' (bare) with 'Orthodes', referencing this diagnostic character.
Omolicna joi
Omolicna joi is a species of planthopper in the family Derbidae, described in 2014. It belongs to the tribe Cenchreini within the subfamily Derbinae. The species is part of the diverse Fulgoroidea superfamily, which contains many economically important agricultural pests. Like other derbids, it is likely associated with plant hosts, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Paratenetus texanus
Paratenetus texanus is a species of darkling beetle in the family Tenebrionidae, described in 2014. The genus Paratenetus was established relatively recently, and this species is one of its members. As a tenebrionid beetle, it belongs to a large family of primarily detritivorous beetles commonly found in arid and semi-arid environments. Very little specific biological information has been published about this particular species.
Planipollex
Planipollex is a genus of katydids (family Tettigoniidae) in the subfamily Phaneropterinae, tribe Dichopetalini. It was described in 2014 from material collected in the southwestern United States and Mexico. The genus name refers to the flattened, broadened fore tarsi characteristic of these insects. Members of this genus are arboreal bush-crickets found in arid and semi-arid regions.
Protaxymyja thuja
Protaxymyia thuja is a species of fly in the family Axymyiidae, a small and poorly known family of primitive nematoceran Diptera. The species was described in 2014 by Fitzgerald and Wood. Axymyiid flies are typically associated with decaying wood in forested habitats, though specific details for this species remain limited. The family is considered one of the most basal lineages within the true flies.
Raphia frater cinderella
Raphia frater cinderella is a subspecies of moth in the family Noctuidae, described in 2014. It belongs to the genus Raphia, a small group of owlet moths. The subspecies is known from limited observations in North America. Its taxonomic status is accepted.
Temnothorax quasimodo
Temnothorax quasimodo is a species of ant in the genus Temnothorax, family Formicidae, described in 2014 from California, USA. It was one of ten new Temnothorax species described in a study that doubled the number of species in this genus known from California. The species epithet references the hunchbacked appearance of the type specimen's petiole and postpetiole. Like other Temnothorax species, it is a small cavity-nesting ant that inhabits acorns, twigs, and other pre-existing plant cavities.