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Banasa dimidiata
green burgundy stink bug
Banasa dimidiata is a North American stink bug in the family Pentatomidae, commonly known as the green burgundy stink bug. Adults range 8.5–11.0 mm and display a distinctive color pattern of vibrant green anteriorly and burgundy-brown posteriorly. The species is a plant feeder associated with trees, shrubs, and berries, particularly blueberries. It occurs transcontinentally across Canada and the United States, with peak activity from June through July.
Elaphria agrotina
Elaphria agrotina is a small owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Guenée in 1852. It has a wingspan of approximately 18 mm. The species is notable for its broad distribution across the Americas, ranging from the eastern United States through Central America and the Caribbean to South America. Larvae have been documented feeding on Phaseolus species (legumes).
Pnyxia
dark-winged fungus gnats
Pnyxia is a genus of dark-winged fungus gnats in the family Sciaridae, established by Johannsen in 1912. The genus contains at least four described species, including Pnyxia scabiei, commonly known as the potato scab gnat. Members of this genus are small, delicate flies typically associated with moist, decomposing organic matter. The genus is part of a diverse family of fungus gnats whose larvae often feed on fungal mycelia and decaying plant material.