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Gluphisia severa
Banded Pebble Moth
Gluphisia severa is a North American moth in the family Notodontidae, commonly known as the banded pebble moth. First described by Henry Edwards in 1886, it is one of approximately 3,800 species of prominent moths. The species has been documented through citizen science platforms with over 475 observations, indicating it is regularly encountered by observers. Like other members of the genus Gluphisia, it is nocturnal and attracted to artificial light sources.
Hileithia magualis
Magician Moth
Hileithia magualis is a crambid moth commonly known as the Magician Moth, described by Guenée in 1854. It occurs in the southern United States and the Caribbean, with substantial observational records from citizen science platforms. The species belongs to a genus of small to medium-sized pyraloid moths, though detailed natural history information remains limited in published literature.
Osmopleura chamaeropis
Cabbage Palm Longhorn
Osmopleura chamaeropis is a longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae) and the sole species in its genus. It was described by George Henry Horn in 1893. The species is endemic to the southeastern United States, where it is associated with cabbage palm (Sabal palmetto). Its common name reflects this host relationship.
Pygodasis quadrimaculata
Large Four-spotted Scoliid Wasp
Pygodasis quadrimaculata, commonly known as the Large Four-spotted Scoliid Wasp, is a species of scoliid wasp in the family Scoliidae. Scoliid wasps are solitary, ground-nesting wasps that parasitize scarab beetle larvae. This species is notable for its large size among scoliids and its distinctive four-spotted wing pattern. The species has been documented in 1,712 observations on iNaturalist, indicating it is relatively well-observed and likely not rare in its range.