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Coleophora asterophagella
Coleophora asterophagella is a case-bearing moth in the family Coleophoridae, described by McDunnough in 1944. The species is known from central Canada, with records from Ontario, Alberta, and Manitoba. Larvae are specialized feeders on Aster species, constructing distinctive annulate (ringed) cases from plant material.
Colladonus balius
Colladonus balius is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hamilton in 1987. It belongs to the tribe Platymetopiini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. Like other members of its genus, it is a small, sap-feeding insect. The species has been recorded from Nova Scotia, Canada. Very little specific information is available about its biology or ecology.
Colladonus setaceus
Colladonus setaceus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Nielson in 1957. It belongs to the genus Colladonus, a group of leafhoppers found in North America. The species is recorded from the northeastern United States and adjacent Canada, with distribution records from Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Nova Scotia, and Québec. As with other members of its genus, it is likely associated with herbaceous vegetation and may serve as prey for certain wasp species.
Colopterus semitectus
Colopterus semitectus is a sap-feeding beetle in the family Nitidulidae. The species was described by Thomas Say in 1825. It is known from North America with records from multiple Canadian provinces including Ontario, Québec, and Saskatchewan.
Copidosoma lymani
Copidosoma lymani is a species of parasitoid wasp in the family Encyrtidae, described by Howard in 1907. Like other members of its genus, it is presumed to be a polyembryonic parasitoid that develops within lepidopteran hosts. The species is known from Canada, specifically Ontario. Very little species-specific biological information has been published.
Coptotomus loticus
Coptotomus loticus is a predaceous diving beetle described by Hilsenhoff in 1980. It belongs to the subfamily Coptotominae within Dytiscidae, a family of aquatic beetles. The species is known from eastern Canada, with records from Ontario and Québec. As a member of Coptotomus, it represents one of the less commonly encountered genera in North American dytiscid fauna.
Cortinicara gibbosa
minute brown scavenger beetle
Cortinicara gibbosa is a species of minute brown scavenger beetle in the family Latridiidae. It is a small beetle with a humped or gibbous body shape. The species has been recorded across multiple Canadian provinces including Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland and Labrador. As a member of the Latridiidae, it belongs to a family commonly known as minute brown scavenger beetles or plaster beetles.
Corymbitodes pygmaeus
Pygmy Click Beetle
Corymbitodes pygmaeus is a diminutive click beetle species in the family Elateridae, distinguished by its exceptionally small size as indicated by its species epithet 'pygmaeus' (meaning pygmy or dwarf). The species was described by Van Dyke in 1932 and occurs across multiple Canadian provinces from British Columbia to Newfoundland. As a member of the click beetle family, it possesses the characteristic pronotal structure that enables the defensive 'clicking' mechanism used to right itself when overturned.
Cossonus pacificus
Cossonus pacificus is a species of true weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae, described by Van Dyke in 1916. It belongs to the genus Cossonus, a group of small weevils associated with decaying wood and fungal habitats. The species is documented from western North America, with records from the Canadian provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan. Like other members of its genus, it likely inhabits moist, decaying woody substrates where fungal growth occurs.
Crabro snowii
Crabro snowii is a species of square-headed wasp in the family Crabronidae, described by W. Fox in 1896. It is known from North America, with records from Canada including Alberta. As a member of the genus Crabro, it likely exhibits the fossorial nesting behavior and predatory habits characteristic of the tribe Crabronini, though specific details about its biology remain poorly documented.
Crepidodera browni
Metallic Brown Flea Beetle
Crepidodera browni is a flea beetle species in the family Chrysomelidae, first described by Parry in 1986. It is native to North America, with confirmed records from Alberta and Ontario in Canada. As a member of the genus Crepidodera, it shares the characteristic jumping ability of flea beetles, enabled by enlarged hind femora. Information regarding its biology, ecology, and specific host associations remains limited.
Crepidodera luminosa
Crepidodera luminosa is a flea beetle in the subfamily Galerucinae (tribe Alticini), described by Parry in 1986. The species is recorded from eastern Canada and is part of a genus containing some of the smallest flea beetles in North America. Like other members of Alticini, it possesses enlarged hind femora adapted for jumping.
Crepidodera solita
Crepidodera solita is a flea beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, described by Parry in 1986. The species was originally reported as endemic to Ontario, Canada, though subsequent records indicate a broader distribution across Canadian provinces. As a member of the tribe Alticini, it possesses the enlarged hind femora characteristic of flea beetles, enabling jumping locomotion. Very little is known about its biology, host associations, or ecology.
Crossocerus angelicus
Crossocerus angelicus is a species of solitary wasp in the family Crabronidae, first described by Kincaid in 1900. It belongs to a genus of small to medium-sized predatory wasps commonly known as square-headed wasps. The species is recorded from North America, with specific occurrence data from Alberta, Canada. Like other members of Crossocerus, it likely preys on small insects, particularly flies, though specific prey records for this species are not well documented.
Cryptocephalus insertus
Inserted Case-bearing Leaf Beetle
Cryptocephalus insertus is a species of case-bearing leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. It is found in North America, with records from Alberta, Manitoba, and Ontario in Canada. The species was described by Haldeman in 1849. As a member of the genus Cryptocephalus, it shares the characteristic behavior of larvae that construct portable cases from their own fecal material and shed skins.
Cryptopimpla quadrilineata
Cryptopimpla quadrilineata is a species of ichneumon wasp in the family Ichneumonidae, described by Gravenhorst in 1829. The genus Cryptopimpla belongs to the diverse parasitoid wasp family Ichneumonidae, one of the largest families of organisms with over 25,000 described species. Like other ichneumonids, this species is presumed to be a parasitoid of other insects, though specific host relationships remain undocumented. The species has been recorded from multiple locations in Canada.
Cryptopimpla quadrilineata jocosa
A subspecies of ichneumonid wasp in the genus Cryptopimpla, originally described by Cresson in 1870. As a member of the Ichneumonidae, it is a parasitoid wasp. The subspecies name "jocosa" suggests a Latin origin meaning "playful" or "merry," though the etymological basis for this naming is not documented in available sources.
Cucullia antipoda
Cucullia antipoda is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Strecker in 1878. It occurs in North America with records from the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. The species belongs to the subfamily Cuculliinae, a group characterized by distinctive hood-like head structures in the larvae.
Cucullia montanae
Mountain Hooded Owlet Moth
Cucullia montanae, commonly known as the mountain hooded owlet moth, is a species of noctuid moth found in North America. The species was described by Grote in 1882 and belongs to the subfamily Cuculliinae. It is recorded from western Canada including Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. The common name references both its mountainous distribution and the characteristic hooded appearance of Cucullia larvae.
Cybaeopsis euopla
hacklemesh weaver
Cybaeopsis euopla is a species of hacklemesh weaver spider in the family Amaurobiidae. It was originally described as Callioplus euoplus by Bishop and Crosby in 1935. The species is documented from western and central Canada and the United States. Like other Amaurobiidae, it is presumed to construct irregular, tangled webs.
Cydia flexiloqua
Cydia flexiloqua is a species of tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae, described by Heinrich in 1926. It belongs to the genus Cydia, which contains numerous economically significant pest species including the codling moth (Cydia pomonella) and the filbertworm (Cydia latiferreana). The species has been recorded in Canada (Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan) and the United States (Vermont). Very little specific information is available about its biology, host associations, or economic importance.
Cydia ingrata
Cydia ingrata is a tortricid moth described by Heinrich in 1926. It belongs to the genus Cydia, which includes several economically important pest species such as the codling moth. Distribution records indicate this species occurs in the Canadian prairie provinces of Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. Available information on this species is limited, with few documented observations relative to its better-known congeners.
Cydia populana
Cydia populana is a tortricid moth species described by Busck in 1916. It belongs to the genus Cydia, which includes several economically significant agricultural pests such as the codling moth (C. pomonella) and the filbertworm (C. latiferreana). The species has been recorded from prairie provinces in Canada.
Cylindrocopturus deleoni
Cylindrocopturus deleoni is a species of weevil in the family Curculionidae, first described by Buchanan in 1940. It belongs to the genus Cylindrocopturus, which includes several species associated with sunflower and other Asteraceae hosts. The species is recorded from western North America, specifically Alberta and British Columbia in Canada. Like other members of its genus, it is likely a stem-boring weevil with larvae that develop within host plant stems.
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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Dalopius fuscipes is a click beetle species in the family Elateridae, first described by W.J. Brown in 1934. It is recorded from eastern Canada, specifically New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Quebec. The genus Dalopius comprises small to medium-sized click beetles, though specific ecological details for this species remain poorly documented.
Dalopius vagus
Dalopius vagus is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae, described by W.J. Brown in 1934. It is a small to medium-sized beetle endemic to eastern Canada. The species is poorly documented in scientific literature, with limited ecological or behavioral studies available.
Danosoma brevicorne
Short-horned Click Beetle
Danosoma brevicorne is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae. It has been recorded from multiple Canadian provinces including Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia. The species appears to be nocturnally active and has been observed in association with woody debris and forested habitats.
Delphacodes anufrievi
Delphacodes anufrievi is a species of planthopper in the family Delphacidae, described by Wilson in 1992. It belongs to a genus containing numerous species associated with grasses and sedges. The species is known from western Canada, with records from British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Yukon. Like other delphacids, it likely inhabits wetland and grassland ecosystems where its host plants occur.
Deltometopus amoenicornis
Lovely-horned False Click Beetle
A Nearctic species of false click beetle in the family Eucnemidae. The mature larva has been described, though detailed biological information remains limited. Adults are occasionally encountered and photographed by naturalists.
Denticollis denticornis
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.
Derodontus maculatus
Derodontus maculatus is a species of tooth-necked fungus beetle in the family Derodontidae. It occurs in cooler climate regions of North America, including parts of Canada and the northern United States. The species has been documented in Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Québec. As a member of Derodontidae, it is associated with fungal feeding habits, though specific ecological details for this species remain limited.
Diabrotica cristata
Black Diabrotica
Diabrotica cristata, commonly known as the black diabrotica, is a species of skeletonizing leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. It is native to North America and has been recorded in Canada (Manitoba, Ontario, Saskatchewan) and the United States. The species is part of the economically significant genus Diabrotica, which includes several agricultural pests, though specific economic impacts of D. cristata itself are not well documented. Based on iNaturalist records, the species has been observed approximately 1,840 times.
Diarsia rubifera
Red Dart
Diarsia rubifera, commonly known as the Red Dart, is a moth in the family Noctuidae. It is broadly distributed across North America, ranging from coast to coast in Canada and the northern United States, with southern extensions into western North Carolina, Tennessee, and parts of the western states. The species was first described by Grote in 1875 and is recognized as a valid species within the genus Diarsia.
Diastrophus turgidus
Diastrophus turgidus is a species of gall wasp in the family Cynipidae, first described by Bassett in 1870. It is known to induce galls on brambles (Rubus species), particularly affecting the stems or fruits of raspberry and blackberry plants. The species is recorded from multiple provinces across central and eastern Canada. Like other members of the genus Diastrophus, it has a complex life cycle involving both sexual and asexual generations, though specific details for this species remain poorly documented.
Dichelotarsus flavimanus
Yellow-handed Soldier Beetle
Dichelotarsus flavimanus is a soldier beetle in the family Cantharidae, characterized by yellowish-orange legs that contrast with its darker body. The species was described by Motschulsky in 1860 and is known from the Holarctic region with documented records in several Canadian provinces. As a member of Cantharidae, it likely shares general traits of the family including soft-bodied form and association with flowers and foliage. The specific epithet 'flavimanus' refers to the yellow-handed appearance.
Dichelotarsus heteronychus
Crookedjaw Soldier Beetle
Dichelotarsus heteronychus is a species of soldier beetle in the family Cantharidae, originally described as Podabrus heteronychus by Fall in 1927. It is known from northern and western Canada. The common name 'Crookedjaw Soldier Beetle' suggests a distinctive mandibular feature, though detailed morphological descriptions remain limited in available sources. Like other Cantharidae, it likely exhibits soft-bodied elytra and predatory or omnivorous feeding habits as an adult.
Dichelotarsus laevicollis
Softnecked Soldier Beetle
Dichelotarsus laevicollis is a soldier beetle (family Cantharidae) first described by Kirby in 1837. It is found across northern North America, with records from Canadian provinces including Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, and New Brunswick. The species is known by the common name "Softnecked Soldier Beetle." As a member of Cantharidae, it is a soft-bodied beetle with flexible elytra.
Dichelotarsus simplex
Dichelotarsus simplex is a species of soldier beetle in the family Cantharidae, first described by Couper in 1865. It is native to eastern Canada, with documented occurrences in Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Quebec. As a member of Cantharidae, it belongs to a family of soft-bodied beetles commonly associated with flowers and vegetation. The species is rarely recorded, with only 9 observations documented on iNaturalist.
Dichelotarsus tetragonoderus
Flour-plated Soldier Beetle
Dichelotarsus tetragonoderus is a species of soldier beetle (family Cantharidae) originally described as Podabrus tetragonoderus by Fall in 1926. The species is known from western and northern Canada, including Alberta, British Columbia, the Northwest Territories, Saskatchewan, and Yukon. It is commonly referred to as the "Flour-plated Soldier Beetle," a name likely referencing the pale, flour-like appearance of its elytral pubescence. As with other cantharids, it is presumed to be a generalist predator or pollen feeder, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Dichrogaster crassa
Dichrogaster crassa is a species of ichneumon wasp in the family Ichneumonidae, first described by Provancher in 1882. The species belongs to the genus Dichrogaster, a group of parasitoid wasps within the diverse superfamily Ichneumonoidea. Available records indicate occurrence in parts of Canada and Denmark, though detailed biological information remains limited in published sources.
Dichrorampha bittana
Dichrorampha bittana is a small tortricid moth species originally described as Hemimene bittana by Busck in 1906. It belongs to the diverse leaf-roller family Tortricidae, a group containing numerous agricultural pests and species with specialized host plant relationships. The species is recorded from the Canadian provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan, placing it within the Nearctic fauna. Like many Dichrorampha species, it likely exhibits specific ecological associations, though detailed biological studies remain limited.
Dictyla echii
Bugloss Lace Bug
A lace bug (Hemiptera: Tingidae) native to the Palearctic and introduced to North America. In Canada, it is univoltine and overwinters as adults in soil near host plant rosettes in reproductive diapause. In the Mediterranean region, it produces at least 2–3 generations annually. Associated primarily with Boraginaceae, especially Echium species. Tested as a biological control agent for Echium plantagineum (Paterson's curse) in Australia but rejected due to insufficient host specificity.
Didineis latimana
Didineis latimana is a species of solitary wasp in the family Crabronidae (formerly treated as Bembicidae). It belongs to the subfamily Bembicinae and tribe Alyssontini. The species was described by Malloch and Rohwer in 1930 and is known from North America, with records from Canada including Ontario.
Didion punctatum
twice-stained miniature, twice-stained ladybug
Didion punctatum is a small dusky lady beetle in the family Coccinellidae, native to North America. It is commonly known as the "twice-stained miniature" or "twice-stained ladybug." The species has been recorded in Canadian provinces including Alberta, British Columbia, and Manitoba. It belongs to the dusky lady beetle group, which are generally smaller and less brightly colored than the familiar spotted ladybugs.
Dienerella filiformis
Slender plaster beetle
Dienerella filiformis is a minute beetle in the family Latridiidae, commonly known as plaster beetles due to their association with damp, moldy environments. The species is characterized by its notably slender, elongated body form compared to congeners. It has been recorded across eastern Canada, with distribution spanning from Manitoba to the Maritimes. Like other members of the genus, it is presumed to feed on fungal hyphae and spores in humid microhabitats.
Diglyphus pulchripes
Diglyphus pulchripes is a species of parasitoid wasp in the family Eulophidae. It belongs to a group of tiny wasps known as jewel wasps or pteromalids, which are characterized by their parasitoid life history where immature stages develop inside host insects, eventually killing the host. The species has been documented in Canada across multiple provinces. Like other members of its genus, it likely parasitizes leaf-mining insects, though specific host associations for this species require further documentation.
Dimorphopteryx abnormis
Dimorphopteryx abnormis is a species of sawfly in the family Tenthredinidae, subfamily Allantinae. The genus Dimorphopteryx is characterized by unusual wing dimorphism, with both fully winged and short-winged forms occurring within species. This species was described by Rohwer in 1911 and is known from multiple Canadian provinces. Like other tenthredinid sawflies, it is likely herbivorous with larvae feeding on plant foliage, though specific host plant associations remain poorly documented. The genus is taxonomically notable for its distinctive wing polymorphism, which is reflected in its name (Greek: dimorphos = two forms, pteryx = wing).
Dinychus
Dinychus is a genus of mites in the family Dinychidae, order Mesostigmata. The genus was established by Kramer in 1886. Species have been recorded from northern regions including Canada, Alaska, and Scandinavia. A 1989 description of Dinychus ruseki from Canada noted close morphological similarity to D. micropunctatus from Alaska, suggesting possible ecospecies relationships.
Diomus liebecki
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.