Canadian-fauna
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Polyaulon canadensis
Polyaulon canadensis is a species of ichneumon wasp in the family Ichneumonidae, first described by Harrington in 1894. It belongs to the genus Polyaulon, a group of parasitoid wasps. Very little is known about its biology, host associations, or ecological role. The species name 'canadensis' indicates its occurrence in Canada, though specific distribution details remain poorly documented. Like other ichneumonids, it presumably functions as a parasitoid of other insects, but this has not been directly confirmed for this species.
Pseudochalcura gibbosa
Pseudochalcura gibbosa is a species of parasitic wasp in the family Eucharitidae, first described by Provancher in 1881. It belongs to a family of wasps known for their highly specialized parasitism of ants. The species has been recorded across multiple provinces in Canada, though detailed biological information remains limited in published sources.
Sericus incongruus
Strange Click Beetle
Sericus incongruus, commonly known as the Strange Click Beetle, is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae. It is distributed across central and eastern Canada, with records from Alberta to Newfoundland and Labrador. The species was first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1853. Like other members of the family, it possesses the characteristic clicking mechanism for righting itself when overturned.
Sphelodon phoxopteridis
Sphelodon phoxopteridis is a species of parasitoid wasp in the family Ichneumonidae, first described by Weed in 1888. The species is recorded from multiple localities in central Canada, particularly in Alberta and Saskatchewan. As a member of Ichneumonidae, it likely functions as a parasitoid of other insects, though specific host associations remain undocumented in available sources.
Syneta hamata
Syneta hamata is a species of leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. It was described by Horn in 1893. The species occurs in western North America, with records from western Canadian provinces including Alberta, British Columbia, and Manitoba.
Syzeuctus eximius
Syzeuctus eximius is a species of ichneumonid wasp described by Walley in 1934. The genus Syzeuctus belongs to the large family Ichneumonidae, a diverse group of parasitoid wasps. Records indicate this species has been documented from locations in Saskatchewan, Canada. Like other ichneumonids, it is presumed to be a parasitoid, though specific host associations remain undocumented.
Tapinocyba cameroni
Tapinocyba cameroni is a species of sheet-web weaving spider in the family Linyphiidae, described in 2007 from Canada. The species is known from the prairie provinces of Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. As a member of the dwarf spider family Linyphiidae, it is likely small-bodied with typical linyphiid morphology including reduced eyes and specialized setae on the tarsi.
Tenuipetiolus ruber
Tenuipetiolus ruber is a species of chalcid wasp in the family Eurytomidae, first described by Bugbee in 1951. The species is characterized by its slender petiole, as indicated by the genus name. It is known from multiple Canadian provinces including British Columbia, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, and Ontario. Like other eurytomids, it is likely associated with plant tissues or other insects, though specific biological details remain poorly documented.
Tetratoma concolor
Polypore fungus beetle
Tetratoma concolor is a species of polypore fungus beetle in the family Tetratomidae, described by LeConte in 1879. The species is found in North America, with records from Canada including Alberta, British Columbia, and Manitoba. As a member of Tetratomidae, it is associated with polypore fungi, though specific biological details remain poorly documented.
Thymalus marginicollis
Bark-gnawing Beetle
Thymalus marginicollis is a species of bark-gnawing beetle in the family Thymalidae (sometimes historically placed in Trogossitidae). The species was described by Chevrolat in 1842 and occurs across much of Canada, with records from Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland. As a member of Thymalidae, it belongs to a small family of predatory beetles associated with woody substrates.
Tribolium audax
American Black Flour Beetle
Tribolium audax, commonly known as the American Black Flour Beetle, is a species of darkling beetle in the family Tenebrionidae. It belongs to the genus Tribolium, which contains several economically significant stored product pests. The species was described by Halstead in 1969. Distribution records indicate presence in multiple Canadian provinces including Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec.
Tromatobia ovivora
Tromatobia ovivora is a species of ichneumon wasp in the family Ichneumonidae, first described by Boheman in 1821. The specific epithet 'ovivora' (egg-eater) indicates its parasitoid biology. Records are primarily from Canada.
Zaglyptus varipes
Zaglyptus varipes is a species of ichneumon wasp in the family Ichneumonidae, first described by Gravenhorst in 1829. The species is documented from multiple localities in Alberta and Saskatchewan, Canada. Like other members of its genus, it is presumed to be a parasitoid wasp, though specific host associations remain unverified. The species name 'varipes' refers to variable legs, a morphological trait characteristic of this taxon.
Zagrammosoma multilineatum
Zagrammosoma multilineatum is a small parasitoid wasp in the family Eulophidae, first described by Ashmead in 1888. It belongs to a genus of chalcidoid wasps known for their association with leaf-mining insects. The species has been recorded across multiple Canadian provinces, suggesting a broad northern distribution.