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Alebra bicincta
Alebra bicincta is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by DeLong in 1918. It belongs to the subfamily Typhlocybinae, a group of small leafhoppers often associated with woody plants. The specific epithet "bicincta" (meaning "two-banded") likely refers to a color pattern feature, though detailed morphological descriptions remain limited in accessible literature. The species is recorded from several U.S. states but appears to be relatively poorly known compared to other Alebra species.
leafhopperCicadellidaeTyphlocybinaeAlebraHemipteraAuchenorrhynchaUnited-Statesinsectsmallplant-feedingbicinctatwo-bandedDeLong-1918AlabamaIllinoisKansasMississippiNew-Hampshirepoorly-knownunderstudiedwoody-plant-associatedroof-like-wing-posturereduced-wing-venationmale-genitalia-required-for-ID152-iNaturalist-observationsAllocapnia rickeri
Midwest Snowfly
Allocapnia rickeri is a small winter stonefly in the family Capniidae, commonly known as the Midwest Snowfly. It is one of numerous small, dark stoneflies in the genus Allocapnia that emerge during cold months when few other insects are active. The species has been documented across the central and eastern United States. Like other capniids, it is associated with clean, cold streams and is an important indicator of water quality.
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Anillinus folkertsioides is a small ground beetle species described in 2020 from Jackson County, Alabama. It is a litter-dwelling species, distinguishing it from the sympatric cave-dwelling Anillinus clinei found in the same county. The species belongs to the tribe Anillini, a group of minute carabid beetles often associated with subterranean or forest floor habitats. Its discovery brought the known Anillinus fauna of Alabama to twelve species.
Dalmosella tenuis
Dalmosella tenuis is a species of rove beetle in the family Staphylinidae, subfamily Pselaphinae. It is a small beetle belonging to the tribe Trichonychini within the diverse Pselaphinae, a group known for their compact bodies and reduced elytra. The species was described by Thomas L. Casey in 1897 and occurs across eastern North America.
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Glittering Magdalena Moth
Daulia magdalena, the glittering Magdalena moth, is a species of pyraloid moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Charles H. Fernald in 1892. The species is known from the southeastern United States, specifically Alabama and Florida.
Diplotaxis vandykei
Diplotaxis vandykei is a species of scarab beetle in the family Scarabaeidae, first described by Vaurie in 1958. The species belongs to the genus Diplotaxis, a group of small scarab beetles commonly known as sand chafers. It is found in North America, with distribution records indicating presence in the Nearctic region, specifically Alabama. Like other members of its genus, it likely inhabits sandy habitats and exhibits nocturnal activity patterns.
Ecitoxenidia alabamae
Ecitoxenidia alabamae is a species of rove beetle described by Seevers in 1959. It belongs to the subtribe Myrmedoniina within the tribe Lomechusini, a group known for myrmecophilous (ant-associated) associations. The species is documented from the southeastern United States.
Melanoplus alabamae
Alabama Spur-throat Grasshopper
Melanoplus alabamae is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is found in North America, with records from Alabama. The species was described by Hebard in 1920. Like other members of the subfamily Melanoplinae, it possesses a peg-like process projecting from beneath the head.
Melanoplus davisi
Melanoplus davisi is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae, described by Hebard in 1918 from the southeastern United States. It belongs to the large genus Melanoplus, which contains numerous economically and ecologically significant grasshopper species. The species appears to be relatively poorly documented in the primary grasshopper literature of the western United States, suggesting it may be of limited distribution or abundance compared to more widespread Melanoplus species.
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sp-one-al
Mordellistena sp-one-al is a species of tumbling flower beetle in the family Mordellidae. Members of this genus are generally small, wedge-shaped beetles with enlarged hind femora that enable their characteristic tumbling escape behavior. The specific epithet "sp-one-al" suggests this may be an undescribed or code-named species, possibly from Alabama based on the "al" suffix. Like other Mordellistena, it likely occupies floral habitats and exhibits the family's distinctive morphology and behavior.
Oopterinus distinctus
Oopterinus distinctus is a species of weevil in the family Curculionidae, described by O'Brien in 1985. The species was initially known from only four counties in Arkansas at its discovery but has since been documented in additional counties in Arkansas as well as Louisiana and Alabama by 2016. As a member of the diverse Curculionidae family, it belongs to one of the largest groups of beetles, though specific ecological details remain limited.
Polyamia brevipennis
Polyamia brevipennis is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by DeLong and Davidson in 1935. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae and tribe Deltocephalini. The species is currently accepted as valid, though it has been treated as a synonym in some sources. Records indicate it occurs in parts of the eastern United States, specifically Alabama and Illinois. Like other leafhoppers, it is a small, plant-feeding insect with piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Proserpinus gaurae
proud sphinx moth, Proud Sphinx
Proserpinus gaurae is a medium-sized sphinx moth with distinctive orange and chestnut coloration. Adults are active primarily from April through August, with one or two generations per year. The species is notable for having the longest labial palps of any Proserpinus species. Larvae feed on evening primrose relatives and pupate in shallow soil burrows to overwinter.
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Selonodon perplexus is a species of click beetle in the family Cebrionidae, described as new to science in 1999 from Alabama. It is one of 25 species recognized in the genus Selonodon following a comprehensive taxonomic revision. The genus exhibits a trend of phyletic size increase and is divided into six species groups based on cladistic analysis.
Spanglerogyrus albiventris
Spanglerogyrus albiventris is a whirligig beetle in the family Gyrinidae, described in 1979 from specimens collected in southern Alabama. It is the sole extant species in its genus and the only living member of the subfamily Spanglerogyrinae, which represents the earliest diverging lineage among extant gyrinids. The subfamily also includes the extinct genus Angarogyrus from the Jurassic and Cretaceous of Asia.
Sparganothis azulispecca
Sparganothis azulispecca is a species of tortricid moth described by Powell & Brown in 2012. It is known only from Alabama in the United States. No observations of this species have been recorded in iNaturalist, and its biology remains largely undocumented.
Speleobama vana
Speleobama vana is a species of rove beetle (Staphylinidae: Pselaphinae) described by Orlando Park in 1951. The genus name Speleobama, combining Greek 'speleo' (cave) and 'bama' (step/walk), indicates an association with cave habitats. The species is known from Alabama, USA, and belongs to the tribe Speleobamini within the diverse Pselaphinae subfamily, which contains many small, cryptic beetles often associated with leaf litter, soil, and subterranean environments.
Trichonephila clavata
Jorō spider, Joro Spider, Parachute spider
Trichonephila clavata, commonly known as the Jorō spider, is a large orb-weaving spider native to East Asia that has become established as an invasive species in the southeastern United States since approximately 2010. First confirmed in Georgia in 2014, it has expanded rapidly across multiple states through a combination of ballooning dispersal and human-mediated transport. The species is notable for its substantial size, striking coloration, and extensive golden webs, but poses minimal risk to humans due to small fangs and docile behavior. Its physiological adaptations—including higher metabolic rate, faster heart rate, and greater cold tolerance than its congener Trichonephila clavipes—suggest potential for continued northward range expansion.
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Undulus is a genus of armoured harvestmen (Opiliones: Laniatores) in the family Phalangodidae. The genus contains one described species, Undulus formosus, which was described from Limestone County, Alabama. The body length of the described species is 1.9 mm. The genus is characterized by armoured body morphology typical of the Phalangodidae family.