Idiopidonia is a genus of longhorn beetles (family Cerambycidae) containing a single described species, Idiopidonia pedalis. The genus was established by Swaine and Hopping in 1928 and is classified within the subfamily Lepturinae. It represents a monotypic lineage of flower longhorns with limited documented ecological information.
clown beetles
Iliotona is a genus of clown beetles (family Histeridae) established by Carnochan in 1917. The genus comprises five described species distributed in North America. These beetles belong to the tribe Hololeptini within the subfamily Histerinae. The genus name is sometimes misspelled as 'Illiotona' in older literature.
Hairy Borer
Ipochus fasciatus is a longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae) first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1852. It occurs in Mexico and the United States. The species belongs to the subfamily Lamiinae and tribe Parmenini. Common name 'Hairy Borer' suggests pubescent body covering.
broad-hipped flower beetle
Ischalia californica is a species of broad-hipped flower beetle in the family Ischaliidae, described by Van Dyke in 1938. The species is endemic to North America, with records indicating presence in California and surrounding regions. It belongs to a small family of beetles whose members are commonly associated with flowers and vegetation. Available information on this species is limited, with only 8 observations documented in iNaturalist as of the knowledge cutoff.
Isomira valida is a species of darkling beetle in the family Tenebrionidae, described by Schwarz in 1878. It is a member of the genus Isomira, which comprises small to medium-sized beetles distributed primarily in the Nearctic region. The species has been documented in Ontario, Canada, based on available occurrence records. As with many tenebrionid beetles, detailed natural history information for this species remains limited in published literature.
Isorhipis bicolor is a species of false click beetle in the family Eucnemidae. Like other members of this family, it belongs to the coleopteran group commonly referred to as "false click beetles," which are morphologically similar to true click beetles (Elateridae) but lack the prosternal process that enables the clicking mechanism. The genus Isorhipis contains multiple species, including the more commonly encountered I. obliqua, with which I. bicolor shares morphological similarities. Specimens of this species have been documented in entomological collections and have contributed to taxonomic revisions of the Eucnemidae family.
Judolia swainei is a species of longhorned beetle in the family Cerambycidae, subfamily Lepturinae. It was described by Hopping in 1922. The genus Judolia belongs to the tribe Lepturini, a group of flower-visiting longhorned beetles commonly known as flower longhorns. Like other members of this tribe, adults are likely associated with flowers where they feed on pollen and nectar. The species is known from North America, with records from the United States and Mexico.
Lacon is a genus of click beetles (family Elateridae) first described by Laporte in 1838. The genus belongs to the subfamily Agrypninae and contains multiple species distributed across Europe, Asia, and North America. Species within this genus are morphologically similar, often requiring examination of genitalia and subtle external characters for accurate identification. A new species, L. mertliki, was described in 2019 from the Hyrcanian forest of northern Iran.
Coastal Reddish Lacon
Lacon mexicanus is a click beetle species in the family Elateridae, commonly known as the Coastal Reddish Lacon. As a member of this family, it possesses the characteristic clicking mechanism used for righting itself when overturned. The species is documented through 77 iNaturalist observations, indicating it has been recorded by citizen scientists but may not be extensively studied in formal literature.
Square-spotted Flat Bark Beetle, lined flat bark beetle
Laemophloeus fasciatus is a species of flat bark beetle in the family Laemophloeidae, commonly known as the Square-spotted Flat Bark Beetle. It is native to North America and has been recorded from multiple Canadian provinces including Manitoba, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia. As a member of the lined flat bark beetles, it inhabits the spaces beneath tree bark.
lizard beetle
Languria angustata is a species of lizard beetle in the family Erotylidae. It is found in North America, with records from Canada (Ontario) and the United States. The species belongs to a genus commonly associated with leguminous plants. Limited detailed ecological information is available for this specific species.
Languria bicolor is a species of lizard beetle in the family Erotylidae, first described by Fabricius in 1798. The species is known from North America. As a member of the Erotylidae family, it belongs to a group commonly referred to as lizard beetles, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain limited in available sources.
Lasioderma falli is a small beetle in the family Anobiidae, first described by Maurice Pic in 1905. The genus Lasioderma includes several stored product pests, most notably the cigarette beetle (Lasioderma serricorne). However, specific information about L. falli's biology, ecology, and economic significance remains sparse in the available literature. Records indicate its presence in North America.
Lathropinus is a genus of rove beetles in the family Staphylinidae, subfamily Paederinae, and tribe Pinophilini. The genus was established by Sharp in 1886. Species in this genus are small, elongate beetles with the characteristic abbreviated elytra of rove beetles, leaving most of the abdomen exposed. As members of Pinophilini, they are likely associated with forest floor habitats, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Latridius protensicollis is a species of minute brown scavenger beetle in the family Latridiidae, described by Mannerheim in 1843. This species is known from the Pacific Northwest of North America, with records from British Columbia, Canada and Alaska, United States. Like other members of Latridiidae, it is a small beetle associated with moist, decaying organic matter.
Leiodes appalachiana is a species of round fungus beetle described by Baranowski in 1993. The species name references the Appalachian region, where it is primarily distributed. Like other members of the genus Leiodes, it belongs to the family Leiodidae, a group of small beetles associated with fungal habitats.
Leptohoplia testaceipennis is a species of shining leaf chafer beetle in the family Scarabaeidae. It was described by Saylor in 1935. The species is known from the Nearctic region, with records from California, USA. As a member of the subfamily Rutelinae, it belongs to a group commonly referred to as shining leaf chafers.
Lepyrus is a genus of true weevils in the family Curculionidae, first described by Germar in 1817. The genus contains more than 70 described species. Members of this genus are distributed across northern Europe, with confirmed records from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. The group is part of the diverse weevil fauna associated with temperate and boreal environments.
Lichenophanes mutchleri is a beetle species in the family Bostrichidae, described by Belkin in 1940. It is currently treated as a synonym of Lichenophanes angustus. The species is known from North America and has been documented in at least nine observations on iNaturalist. As a member of the Bostrichidae, it belongs to a family commonly known as false powderpost beetles or horned powderpost beetles, which are wood-boring beetles often associated with dead or dying wood.
Dark Click Beetle
Ligmargus funebris, commonly known as the Dark Click Beetle, is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae. This beetle is found in boreal and subarctic regions of North America, including Alaska, western Canada (Alberta, British Columbia, Northwest Territories, Yukon), and potentially extending into northern forested areas. Click beetles are named for their ability to right themselves when flipped on their backs by rapidly flexing their thoracic hinge, producing an audible clicking sound. The genus Ligmargus belongs to the subfamily Dendrometrinae and tribe Athoini.
Carrot beetle
Ligyrus gibbosus, commonly known as the carrot beetle, is a rhinoceros beetle in the family Scarabaeidae. Adults measure 13–17 mm and are dark reddish-brown to black. The species feeds on roots, grasses, and decaying vegetation in soil, and is recognized as a pest of sunflowers and other crops. Formerly classified under the genus Tomarus, it was reclassified to Ligyrus in a 2022 taxonomic revision.
Limnichites nebulosus is a species of minute marsh beetle in the family Limnichidae, described by LeConte in 1879. The genus Limnichites is part of the subfamily Limnichinae within the small beetle superfamily Dryopoidea. These beetles are associated with aquatic and semi-aquatic habitats. The species has been recorded from North America and Middle America based on distribution data.
Limnichoderus lutrochinus is a small beetle species in the family Limnichidae, a group commonly known as minute marsh-loving beetles. It is found in North and Middle America. Like other members of its family, it is associated with moist or riparian habitats. The species was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1879.
Liodema laeve is a species of darkling beetle in the family Tenebrionidae. As a member of this family, it likely exhibits the hardened forewings (elytra) characteristic of beetles and the general body plan typical of tenebrionids. No specific observations or detailed biological studies of this species have been documented in the provided sources.
Liodessus is a genus of small diving beetles in the family Dytiscidae, tribe Bidessini. Species occur across the Americas from North America through the Andes to southern South America, with notable diversity in high-altitude wetlands and páramo ecosystems. Many species inhabit shallow, exposed pools and temporary water bodies, showing phenotypic plasticity in body form correlated with habitat permanence. The genus contains numerous species, with several new species described from the high Andes of Peru and Colombia in recent years. Taxonomic resolution relies heavily on male genital morphology.
hidden snout weevils
Liometophilus is a genus of hidden snout weevils in the family Curculionidae, established by H.C. Fall in 1912. The genus contains at least two described species: L. manni and L. manui. As members of the "hidden snout weevils" group, species in this genus possess a distinctive rostrum that can be retracted into a ventral groove.
Listrochelus juvenilis is a species of scarab beetle in the family Scarabaeidae, subfamily Melolonthinae, described by Fall in 1932. It belongs to a genus of beetles commonly known as May beetles or June beetles. The species has a limited documented distribution in the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico.
Listrochelus opacicollis is a species of scarab beetle in the family Scarabaeidae, subfamily Melolonthinae, described by Horn in 1878. It belongs to the tribe Rhizotrogini, a group commonly known as June beetles or May beetles. The species is known from the southwestern United States.
Lithophorus ornatus is a species of beetle in the family Bothrideridae, described by Arrow in 1909. The genus Lithophorus belongs to a family of beetles commonly known as dry bark beetles or parasitic flat bark beetles. Bothrideridae are typically small, flattened beetles that are often found under bark or in association with other insects. The specific epithet "ornatus" suggests some form of decorative or distinctive markings, though detailed published descriptions of this species are limited in the provided sources.
Ragweed Weevil
Lixus scrobicollis, commonly known as the ragweed weevil, is a species of true weevil in the family Curculionidae. The species is found in North America and is associated with ragweed plants. It was described by Boheman in 1835.
Lobometopon fusiforme is a species of darkling beetle in the family Tenebrionidae. It was originally described by Casey in 1890 under the genus Epitragus and later transferred to Lobometopon. The species is known from Mexico and is represented by a small number of observations. Its taxonomic status is marked as doubtful in some databases, suggesting potential issues with classification or identification.
Lobopoda is a genus of comb-clawed beetles in the family Tenebrionidae, subfamily Alleculinae. The genus contains numerous species distributed across the Nearctic and Neotropical regions. The type species is Lobopoda striata. Members of this genus are characterized by the distinctive comb-like tarsal claws that give the group its common name.
Dotted Firefly
Lucidota punctata is a firefly species in the beetle family Lampyridae, native to North America. It was first described by LeConte in 1852 under the basionym Lychnuris punctata. The species is commonly known as the Dotted Firefly. Like other fireflies, it belongs to the soft-bodied beetle family characterized by bioluminescent capabilities in many species, though specific luminescent patterns for this species are not well documented in available sources.
Lupinocolus is a genus of broad-nosed weevils (subfamily Entiminae) in the family Curculionidae. The genus was established by Van Dyke in 1936 and contains at least one described species, L. blaisdelli. Like other entimine weevils, members of this genus possess a short, broad rostrum and geniculate (elbowed) antennae. The genus name suggests an association with lupine plants (genus Lupinus), though this host relationship requires confirmation.
Lygistopterus perfacetus is a species of net-winged beetle in the family Lycidae. Members of this genus are characterized by their soft, flexible elytra and often bright coloration. The species is known from the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. Like other lycids, adults are typically found in association with flowers or vegetation and are thought to be mimics of other chemically defended insects.
Lystronychus championi is a species of darkling beetle in the family Tenebrionidae, described by George Henry Horn in 1894. As a member of this diverse beetle family, it belongs to a group known for their adaptation to arid environments and nocturnal habits. The species epithet honors an individual named Champion, likely the collector or another person significant to its discovery. Very little specific biological information is available for this particular species.
Malachius capillicornis is a species of soft-winged flower beetle in the family Melyridae, described by Abeille de Perrin in 1900. It belongs to the genus Malachius, a group of small, often colorful beetles commonly found on flowers. The species is documented from a limited number of observations, suggesting it may be uncommon or geographically restricted. As with other members of Malachiinae, it likely exhibits the family's characteristic soft elytra and flower-visiting behavior, though specific biological details remain poorly documented.
Birodo Beetle
Maladera japonica is a scarab beetle in the family Scarabaeidae, commonly known as the Birodo Beetle. It is native to East Asia, with documented populations in Japan, China (Shanxi), and Korea. The species belongs to a genus that includes several agricultural pests, though specific information about this species' ecology is limited.
antlike flower beetle
Malporus cinctus is a species of antlike flower beetle in the family Anthicidae, first described by Thomas Say in 1824. The species is found in North America, with records from Canadian provinces including Manitoba, Ontario, and Saskatchewan. Antlike flower beetles in this family are generally small, elongated beetles that often exhibit ant-mimicking morphology and behavior. Very little specific biological information is documented for this particular species.
Mannophorus forreri is a longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Henry Walter Bates in 1885. It belongs to the tribe Trachyderini, a group known for often brightly colored and patterned species. The species is rarely encountered in collections and appears to have a restricted distribution in the southwestern United States and Mexico. Field observations indicate adults are active in early autumn and visit flowers of yellow composites in mountainous areas of Arizona.
Matheteus theveneti is a small beetle species in the family Omethidae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1874. The species is known from North America, with 116 observations recorded on iNaturalist. Omethidae is a small family of beetles commonly referred to as false soldier beetles, though specific biological details for this particular species remain poorly documented in scientific literature.
Megapenthes longicornis is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae. The genus Megapenthes belongs to a diverse family of beetles characterized by their ability to perform a clicking/jumping mechanism using a prosternal spine and mesosternal groove. Very little specific information is documented about this particular species.
Texas elephant beetle, Texas megasoma
Megasoma vogti is a large rhinoceros beetle in the family Scarabaeidae, commonly known as the Texas elephant beetle. It belongs to a genus renowned for containing some of the heaviest-bodied beetles in the world. The species is native to southern Texas and northeastern Mexico, where adults are attracted to lights at night. Like other members of the genus, males possess prominent horns used in combat with rival males.
Megorama viduum is a small beetle species in the family Anobiidae, first described by Fall in 1905. It belongs to a genus of wood-boring beetles commonly known as deathwatch beetles or furniture beetles. The species is documented from North America, though specific details about its biology remain limited in published literature.
Chestnut Timberworm Beetle, chestnut timberworm
Melittomma sericeum, commonly known as the chestnut timberworm, is a species of ship-timber beetle in the family Lymexylidae. This beetle is found in North America. The family Lymexylidae is characterized by unusual morphology including highly reduced elytra in some genera, though specific morphological details for M. sericeum itself are not well documented in available sources. Larvae of related genera in this family are known to bore into hardwoods and form symbiotic associations with ambrosia fungi.
Meloe dugesi is a species of blister beetle (family Meloidae) described by Champion in 1891. It belongs to the genus Meloe, commonly known as oil beetles, which are characterized by their defensive production of cantharidins. The species occurs in Central America and North America. Like other members of its genus, it likely exhibits the typical Meloe life cycle involving triungulin larvae that parasitize solitary bees.
Mesites is a genus of true weevils (Curculionidae) in the tribe Cossonini, established by Schoenherr in 1838. The genus comprises at least 30 described species. These beetles are part of the diverse weevil fauna within the Curculionidae, the largest family of beetles.
Microhyus is a genus of true weevils (Curculionidae) established by LeConte in 1876. The genus contains at least one described species, M. setiger. As a curculionid weevil, it possesses the characteristic elongated rostrum typical of the family. The genus is poorly documented in the literature, with limited information available on its biology and ecology.
Microlestes is a genus of ground beetles in the family Carabidae, subfamily Lebiinae. The genus contains approximately 127 species distributed across the Afro-tropical region, Palearctic (including Europe), Near East, North Africa, and Oriental region. Species in this genus are small ground beetles, with some exhibiting pronounced sexual dimorphism in leg structure.