Coelocephalapion spretissimum is a species of straight-snouted weevil in the family Brentidae. The genus Coelocephalapion comprises small weevils characterized by their elongated rostrum. This species belongs to a group of brentids that are poorly documented in the scientific literature.
Collops grandis is a species of soft-winged flower beetle in the family Melyridae. The genus Collops belongs to the subfamily Malachiinae, a group commonly known as soft-winged flower beetles or malachiid beetles. These beetles are typically found in association with flowers and vegetation, though specific biological details for C. grandis remain limited in available literature.
Collops simplex is a species of soft-winged flower beetle in the family Melyridae. Members of this genus are known as predatory beetles commonly found on vegetation. The species is documented in entomological records but detailed biological information remains limited.
Colposternus is a genus of beetles in the family Ptinidae, first described by Fall in 1905. The genus contains at least one described species, C. tenuilineatus. Members of Ptinidae are commonly known as spider beetles or deathwatch beetles, though specific ecological details for Colposternus remain undocumented.
Lined Cylindrical Bark Beetle
Colydium lineola is a species of cylindrical bark beetle in the family Zopheridae, first described by Thomas Say in 1826. The species is known from North America, with records from British Columbia to Ontario in Canada. As a member of the cylindrical bark beetles, it inhabits forested environments where it likely feeds on fungi associated with dead wood.
Conibius seriatus is a species of darkling beetle in the family Tenebrionidae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1851. The species is recorded from Mexico, though detailed biological information remains sparse. It belongs to a genus within a family characterized by drought-adapted beetles often found in arid and semi-arid environments.
marsh beetles
Contacyphon is a genus of marsh beetles in the family Scirtidae, comprising over 100 described species. The genus was established to accommodate species formerly placed under the invalid name Cyphon. These beetles are associated with moist habitats and are frequently encountered at artificial lights.
hidden snout weevil
Cophes obtentus is a species of hidden snout weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae. It is found in North America, with confirmed records from Canada and the United States. The species was described by J.F.W. Herbst in 1797. Like other members of Curculionidae, it possesses the characteristic elongated snout (rostrum) typical of weevils.
Corticeus hatchi is a small darkling beetle (family Tenebrionidae, subfamily Colydiinae) described by Boddy in 1957. Members of the genus Corticeus are typically associated with dead or dying wood, where they feed on fungal mycelia. The species is part of a diverse group of bark beetles and allies that play important roles in forest decomposition processes. Specific ecological data for C. hatchi remain limited in published literature.
Corticotomus cylindricus is a species of beetle in the family Trogossitidae. The genus Corticotomus contains few described species, and C. cylindricus appears to be a rarely encountered species with limited documentation. Members of Trogossitidae are commonly known as bark-gnawing beetles.
Corticotomus depressus is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae. The genus Corticotomus is a small group within the tribe Harpalini, characterized by species adapted to particular microhabitats. Very little specific information is available about this particular species in the accessible literature. The species epithet "depressus" suggests a flattened body form, which is common among ground beetles that inhabit tight spaces under bark or in leaf litter.
flower longhorn
Cortodera longicornis is a species of flower longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, first described by Kirby in 1837. It is native to North America and has been recorded in western Canadian provinces including Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan. As a member of the subfamily Lepturinae, it is associated with flowers and pollen-feeding behavior typical of this group.
Coscinocephalus is a genus of rhinoceros beetles in the family Scarabaeidae, established by Prell in 1936. The genus comprises at least two described species: Coscinocephalus cribrifrons, described by Schaeffer in 1906, and Coscinocephalus tepehuanus, described by Morón & Ratcliffe in 1996. Members of this genus belong to the subfamily Dynastinae and tribe Pentodontini, placing them among the smaller rhinoceros beetles.
cylindrical bark beetles
Coxelus is a genus of cylindrical bark beetles in the family Zopheridae, established by Dejean in 1821. The genus comprises approximately 10 described species distributed across multiple continents. Members are classified within the subfamily Colydiinae and tribe Synchitini. The genus has been documented in Denmark and other regions, with 45 observations recorded on iNaturalist.
Coxelus longus is a species of beetle in the family Zopheridae. The species name "longus" (Latin for "long") suggests an elongated body form. Members of the genus Coxelus are typically found in association with decaying wood and are part of the diverse beetle fauna of the order Coleoptera.
Cradytes serricollis is a species of soft-bodied plant beetle in the family Melyridae. It belongs to a small genus of beetles distributed in western North America. The species is characterized by its distinctive serrated pronotum, as indicated by its specific epithet. It is rarely encountered, with limited observational records available.
Cryptadius inflatus is a species of darkling beetle (Tenebrionidae) in the genus Cryptadius. The species is known from Mexico based on distribution records. As a member of Tenebrionidae, it belongs to a large family of beetles commonly associated with arid and semi-arid environments, though specific ecological details for this species remain undocumented.
Cryptocephalus pubicollis is a species of case-bearing leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. The species was described by Linell in 1898. It is found in North America. Like other members of the genus Cryptocephalus, adults construct portable cases from their own excrement and shed exoskeletons, which they carry throughout their lives.
Tri-banded Cryptocephalus
Cryptocephalus trizonatus is a species of case-bearing leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. The species is characterized by three distinct bands or zones on its elytra, which gives rise to both its scientific name ('trizonatus' meaning 'three-zoned') and its common name. It occurs across Central America and North America, with 43 observations documented on iNaturalist. Like other members of the genus Cryptocephalus, it is associated with vegetation and has been collected by sweeping herbaceous plants.
silken fungus beetle
Cryptophagus corticinus is a species of silken fungus beetle in the family Cryptophagidae, first described by C.G. Thomson in 1863. The species has a Holarctic distribution, occurring in both North America and Europe. Members of this genus are generally associated with fungal substrates. Specific ecological details for this species remain poorly documented.
silken fungus beetle
Cryptophagus dentatus is a species of silken fungus beetle in the family Cryptophagidae, first described by Herbst in 1793. The species has a broad geographic distribution spanning the Holarctic region, with confirmed records from Europe, Northern Asia (excluding China), and North America. It has been documented from the Azores (Faial and São Miguel islands). As a member of the silken fungus beetles, it is associated with fungal habitats.
Cryptopleurum subtile is a small water scavenger beetle in the family Hydrophilidae, described by David Sharp in 1884. The species has a broad native distribution across East Asia and has been introduced to Europe and North America. It belongs to the subfamily Sphaeridiinae, a group characterized by compact body forms and association with moist or aquatic habitats.
Cryptorhopalum aspilon is a species of carpet beetle in the family Dermestidae, described by Beal in 1985. It belongs to a genus of small, oval beetles known for their association with organic materials. The species is recorded from North America, though detailed ecological and biological information appears limited.
Ctenisis raffrayi is a species of rove beetle in the subfamily Pselaphinae, a group of small, often ant-associated beetles characterized by reduced elytra and compact bodies. The species was described by Casey in 1893 and belongs to the tribe Ctenistini. It occurs in southwestern North America and Central America. Like other pselaphines, it is likely associated with leaf litter and soil habitats, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Cybocephalus californicus is a minute beetle species in the family Cybocephalidae, described by Horn in 1879. The species is native to western North America, with documented occurrence in British Columbia, Canada. Adults measure 0.95–1.30 mm in length. Members of the genus Cybocephalus are known as predatory beetles that feed on scale insects and whiteflies, though species-specific biological details for C. californicus remain poorly documented.
Cyclorhipidion pelliculosum is a species of ambrosia beetle in the weevil family Curculionidae, described by Hulcr & Cognato in 2010. Like other members of its genus, it is likely associated with fungal cultivation in wood, though specific biological details remain poorly documented. The species has been recorded from both North America and Southern Asia.
Cyladini is a tribe of weevils in the family Brentidae, subfamily Apioninae. The tribe includes economically significant pests of sweet potato, particularly the sweetpotato weevil (Cylas formicarius), which causes substantial damage to storage roots in tropical and subtropical production regions. Members of this tribe are characterized by their association with Convolvulaceae host plants and their status as specialized root-feeding pests.
A true weevil in the family Curculionidae. Found in North America. Limited published information exists on this species.
Bicolored Checkered Beetle
Cymatodera bicolor is a species of checkered beetle in the family Cleridae, described by Thomas Say in 1825. It is found in North America, with records from Canada (Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia) and the United States. The species epithet 'bicolor' refers to its two-toned coloration. As a member of Cleridae, it belongs to a family commonly known as checkered beetles, many of which are predatory on other insects.
Cyphonotida rostrata texana is a subspecies of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Giesbert & Hovore in 1998. It belongs to the subfamily Lepturinae (flower longhorns), a group characterized by adults that frequently visit flowers for nectar and pollen. The subspecies designation suggests geographic differentiation within the broader C. rostrata species complex.
Dacoderus werneri is a species of narrow-waisted bark beetle in the family Salpingidae, described in 2005 by Aalbu, Andrews and Pollock. The species belongs to a genus of beetles characterized by their distinctive body shape and association with dead or decaying wood. As a member of Salpingidae, it is part of a small family of beetles with limited documented ecological information.
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.
Dalopius virginicus is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae. The genus Dalopius belongs to the subfamily Dendrometrinae, a group of click beetles characterized by their ability to produce a clicking sound through a prosternal process that fits into a mesosternal cavity. Very little published information exists specifically for this species. The species epithet "virginicus" suggests a potential association with the state of Virginia or the broader Virginian biogeographic region in eastern North America, though this has not been confirmed in the available literature.
Dasyrhadus impressicollis is a species of soft-bodied plant beetle in the family Rhadalidae (sometimes treated as a subfamily within Melyridae). The species was described by Fall in 1910 and is known from a small number of observations in British Columbia, Canada. It belongs to a genus of beetles with limited published biological information.
Toothed Click Beetle
Denticollis denticornis is a click beetle in the family Elateridae, commonly known as the Toothed Click Beetle. It is a species of moderate size within its genus, characterized by serrate antennae and the ability to perform the characteristic 'click' mechanism of its family. The species has been documented across multiple Canadian provinces.
Derobrachus leechi is a large prionine longhorn beetle described in 1977 from the southwestern United States and Mexico. It belongs to a genus commonly known as palo verde root borers, though specific host associations for this species remain undocumented. The species is rarely encountered in collections and field observations are sparse.
Devia is a genus of rove beetles in the family Staphylinidae, subfamily Aleocharinae. The genus was established by Blackwelder in 1952 and is classified within the tribe Oxypodini. Rove beetles in this genus are small, elongate beetles with the characteristic abbreviated elytra that leave much of the abdomen exposed. The genus is distinct from the plant genus Devia (Iridaceae), which was described later by Goldblatt & Manning in 1990.
Diacanthous triundulatus is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae. The genus Diacanthous is a small group within the click beetles, characterized by distinctive morphological features. Very few observations of this species exist in public databases, indicating it is either rare, cryptic, or undercollected.
Dicrepidius corvinus is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae. The genus Dicrepidius is part of the diverse elaterid fauna, with species distributed in various regions. Based on iNaturalist records, this species has been documented in at least 190 observations, indicating it is not uncommon among beetle enthusiasts and naturalists. The specific epithet "corvinus" refers to raven-like or crow-like coloration, suggesting dark plumage.
Liebeck's lady
Diomus liebecki, commonly known as Liebeck's lady, is a species of lady beetle in the family Coccinellidae. It was described by Horn in 1895. The species is found in North America, with distribution records from Manitoba and Ontario, Canada.
false skin beetle
Diplocoelus rudis is a species of false skin beetle in the family Biphyllidae. It was described by LeConte in 1863. The species is found in North America, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain poorly documented in available literature. As a member of the Biphyllidae family, it belongs to a small group of beetles commonly known as false skin beetles, which are associated with fungi and decaying organic matter.
Diplotaxis abnormis is a small scarab beetle in the family Scarabaeidae, subfamily Melolonthinae. The species was described by Fall in 1909 and belongs to the tribe Diplotaxini. It is distributed in the southwestern United States (Arizona, New Mexico) and northern Mexico (Chihuahua, Sonora). Like other members of the genus Diplotaxis, it is likely a nocturnal species that congregates on vegetation to detect pheromone trails for mate location.
A small scarab beetle in the genus Diplotaxis, family Scarabaeidae, described by Patricia Vaurie in 1960. The species name 'brachyptera' (short-winged) suggests reduced flight capability. Records indicate presence in arid and semi-arid regions of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. Like other Diplotaxis species, adults are likely nocturnal and may aggregate on vegetation.
Diplotaxis muricata is a small scarab beetle species in the family Scarabaeidae, subfamily Melolonthinae. The genus Diplotaxis comprises chafers—small to medium-sized scarabs often attracted to lights at night. The species was described by Schaeffer in 1907 and is known from the southwestern United States and adjacent Mexico. Like other Diplotaxis species, adults are likely nocturnal and may be found on low vegetation.
Rufous Scarab Beetle
Diplotaxis rufa is a scarab beetle in the family Scarabaeidae, subfamily Melolonthinae. The species was described by Linell in 1896. Records indicate presence in the southeastern United States, specifically Florida and Georgia. As a member of the genus Diplotaxis, it belongs to a group commonly known as May beetles or June beetles, though specific biological details for this species remain poorly documented.
Dipropus schwarzi is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae. The genus Dipropus belongs to a diverse family of beetles commonly known as click beetles, characterized by their ability to produce a clicking sound and jump when threatened. Very little specific information has been documented about this particular species in the available sources.
Dipropus simplex is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae. It is known from the southern United States and Mexico. Click beetles are characterized by their ability to right themselves when flipped onto their backs using a spring-loaded prosternal process that produces an audible clicking sound. The genus Dipropus belongs to the diverse elaterid fauna of North America.
Discodon flavomarginatum is a soldier beetle (family Cantharidae) native to southeastern Arizona. First described by Charles Schaeffer in 1908 from the Huachuca Mountains, this species is characterized by its distinctive color pattern and 14 mm body length. It belongs to a genus of soft-bodied beetles whose biology remains poorly documented.
fungus weevil
Discotenes nigrotuberculata is a species of fungus weevil in the beetle family Anthribidae. The species was described by Schaeffer in 1904. It occurs in Central America and North America.
Donacia liebecki is an aquatic leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, first described by Schaeffer in 1919. The species is known from North America, with records from Saskatchewan, Canada. As a member of the subfamily Donaciinae, it is adapted to aquatic or semi-aquatic habitats. Specific ecological details for this species remain poorly documented in the available literature.