Dinothenarus saphyrinus is a rove beetle in the family Staphylinidae, first described by LeConte in 1861. The species belongs to the genus Dinothenarus, a group within the large and diverse rove beetle family. Records indicate it occurs in western North America, with confirmed observations from British Columbia, Canada. Like other staphylinids, it has short elytra that leave most of the abdomen exposed. The genus Dinothenarus is relatively small and poorly documented in the literature.
Diochini is a tribe of rove beetles within the subfamily Staphylininae, established by Casey in 1906. The tribe contains at least 2 genera and 84 described species. Coomania was historically included but was removed to its own monotypic tribe Coomaniini in 2020. Members are small to medium-sized predatory beetles with the characteristic short elytra of rove beetles.
Dioedus punctatus is a species of darkling beetle in the family Tenebrionidae, described by LeConte in 1862. It belongs to a genus of small to medium-sized beetles found primarily in North America. Like other members of Tenebrionidae, it is likely associated with decaying plant matter and soil habitats. The specific epithet 'punctatus' refers to punctation or spotting, suggesting distinctive surface markings on the elytra or pronotum.
Diomus texanus is a species of lady beetle in the family Coccinellidae. It is native to North America. The species was described by Gordon in 1976. Very little specific information about its biology or ecology has been documented in the available literature.
Diplacaspis is a genus of warty leaf beetles in the family Chrysomelidae, established by Jacobson in 1924. The genus contains at least three described species: Diplacaspis chlamysoides, Diplacaspis pectoralis, and Diplacaspis prosternalis. These beetles belong to the subfamily Cryptocephalinae, commonly known as warty leaf beetles or case-bearing leaf beetles. The genus is poorly documented in scientific literature, with limited information available on its biology and ecology.
Diplochaetus planatus is a ground beetle species in the family Carabidae, first described by G.Horn in 1876. It belongs to the tribe Pogonini within the subfamily Trechinae. The species is native to North America, with records from the United States. Like other members of Carabidae, it is a predatory beetle. Very little specific information about its biology, ecology, or behavior has been documented in the available sources.
Diplochaetus rutilus is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It is distributed across the Caribbean Sea, Central America, and North America, with confirmed records from the Cayman Islands, Colombia, Cuba, Hispaniola, and the United States. The species was described by Chevrolat in 1863.
Diplocoelus is a genus of small beetles in the family Biphyllidae, comprising approximately 45 described species distributed across multiple continents. The genus includes both extant species and one fossil species (D. probiphyllus) known from Baltic amber. Species within Diplocoelus exhibit considerable morphological diversity in body form and surface sculpturing. The genus was established by Guérin-Méneville in 1838.
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.
Diplostethus carolinensis is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae. The species is known from the southeastern United States. Like other members of Elateridae, it possesses the characteristic clicking mechanism that allows the beetle to right itself when flipped. Beyond basic taxonomic placement and geographic distribution, detailed biological information for this species remains limited in available sources.
Diplostethus opacicollis is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae. The species is found in the southwestern United States. Like other members of its family, it possesses the characteristic click mechanism that allows the beetle to right itself when flipped onto its back.
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.
Diplotaxis arizonica is a species of scarab beetle in the family Scarabaeidae, subfamily Melolonthinae, and tribe Diplotaxini. It was described by Schaeffer in 1907. The species is known from Arizona, USA, within the Nearctic region. Like other members of the genus Diplotaxis, it is likely a chafer beetle with larvae that develop in soil, though specific biological details remain poorly documented.
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 brevisetosa is a species of scarab beetle in the family Scarabaeidae, tribe Diplotaxini, described by Linell in 1897. It is a small chafer beetle occurring in the Nearctic region, specifically known from Texas. Like other members of its genus, it is attracted to lights at night and has been observed congregating on low vegetation. The specific epithet 'brevisetosa' refers to short setae (bristles), a distinctive morphological feature of this species.
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.
Diplotaxis tenebrosa is a species of scarab beetle in the family Scarabaeidae, subfamily Melolonthinae, described by Henry Clinton Fall in 1909. The species belongs to the tribe Diplotaxini, a group of chafers commonly associated with sandy habitats. The specific epithet 'tenebrosa' (Latin for 'dark' or 'gloomy') likely refers to the species' dark coloration. Records indicate this species occurs in western North America, with specimens documented from multiple states and provinces in the Nearctic region.
Diplous californicus is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It is found in North America, with records from Canada and the United States. The species was described by Motschulsky in 1844. It belongs to the subfamily Patrobinae, a group of small to medium-sized ground beetles often associated with riparian and moist habitats.
Dipropus asper is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae. It belongs to a large and diverse family characterized by their ability to 'click' and flip themselves upright when placed on their backs. The genus Dipropus contains multiple species, though detailed natural history information for D. asper specifically remains limited in available sources.
Dipropus ferreus is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae. The genus Dipropus belongs to a diverse group of beetles characterized by their ability to produce a clicking sound and flip themselves upright when placed on their backs. Very little specific information has been published about this particular species.
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.
Dirabius rotundicollis is a species of flower weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae, described by Casey in 1920. The species is found in North America and is associated with flowers, though specific details about its biology remain poorly documented. As a member of the genus Dirabius, it belongs to a group of weevils commonly known as flower weevils.
Dirotognathus is a genus of broad-nosed weevils in the beetle family Curculionidae, established by Horn in 1876. The genus contains at least two described species: D. punctatus (Hatch, 1971) and D. sordidus (Horn, 1876). As members of the subfamily Entiminae, these weevils possess the characteristic short, broad rostrum typical of broad-nosed weevils. The genus is placed in the tribe Byrsopagini. Very few observations exist in biodiversity databases, suggesting it may be rarely encountered or understudied.
false click beetle
Dirrhagofarsus is a genus of false click beetles in the family Eucnemidae, established by Fleutiaux in 1935. Species occur in Europe and North America. The genus includes at least three recognized species: D. attenuatus, D. ernae, and D. lewisi. D. lewisi was recently documented in the United States, representing a new country record.
Dirrhagofarsus modestus is a species of false click beetle in the family Eucnemidae, described by Fleutiaux in 1923. The species is relatively poorly known, with limited published information on its biology and ecology. It belongs to a family of beetles whose larvae typically develop in decaying wood, though species-level details remain undocumented.
Dirrhagofarsus unicolor is a species of false click beetle (family Eucnemidae) described by Hisamatsu in 1960. The species was originally described as a form of Dirrhagus modestus before being elevated to species status. As a member of Eucnemidae, it belongs to a family of beetles commonly known as false click beetles due to their resemblance to Elateridae (true click beetles), though they lack the clicking mechanism. Very little specific biological information has been published for this species.
Discoderus amoenus is a ground beetle species in the family Carabidae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1863. It is endemic to the United States, with distribution records indicating presence in North America. The genus Discoderus belongs to the tribe Harpalini within the subfamily Harpalinae. Like other members of Carabidae, this species is likely predatory, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented in available literature.
Discoderus congruens is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, described by Casey in 1914. It belongs to the genus Discoderus, a group of small to medium-sized carabids within the tribe Harpalini. The species is known from limited records in the United States, with few documented observations.
Discoderus obsidianus is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae. First described by Casey in 1914, this species belongs to the genus Discoderus within the tribe Harpalini. Like other members of Carabidae, it is presumed to be a ground-dwelling predatory beetle. The species is known from the United States, with records indicating presence in North America.
Discoderus robustus is a ground beetle species in the family Carabidae, first described by George Henry Horn in 1883. The species is native to North America and comprises two recognized subspecies: the nominate D. r. robustus and D. r. piceus described by Casey in 1914. As a member of the tribe Harpalini, it belongs to one of the most diverse lineages of ground beetles. Published observations of this species remain limited, with only eight documented records on iNaturalist as of the knowledge cutoff.
Discodon abdominale is a species of soldier beetle in the family Cantharidae, described by Schaeffer in 1909. It is found in North America. The genus Discodon is part of the diverse soldier beetle family, which contains numerous species with elongated bodies and soft elytra. Very few observations of this species have been documented.
Pale-shouldered Soldier Beetle
Discodon planicolle is a species of soldier beetle in the family Cantharidae, commonly known as the Pale-shouldered Soldier Beetle. It occurs in North America. The species is documented through over 400 observational records on iNaturalist, indicating it is moderately well-observed in the field. As with other Cantharidae, it likely exhibits soft-bodied elytra and is active during daylight hours.
Discotenes is a genus of fungus weevils (family Anthribidae) comprising nine described species. The genus was established by Labram and Imhoff in 1841. Species in this genus are distributed across North America and other regions, with notable species including D. arizonica and D. nigrotuberculata described by Schaeffer in the early 1900s.
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.
Disonycha caroliniana is a species of flea beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. It is found in North America. Like other flea beetles, it possesses enlarged hind femora that enable jumping locomotion. The genus Disonycha comprises herbivorous leaf beetles, though specific ecological details for this species remain limited.
Disonycha discoidea abbreviata is a subspecies of flea beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. It belongs to a genus of leaf-feeding beetles commonly associated with host plants in several families. The subspecies designation indicates geographic or morphological differentiation from the nominate form D. discoidea. Available records suggest it occurs in North America.
Disonycha leptolineata is a species of flea beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, first described by Blatchley in 1917. Like other members of the genus Disonycha, it is characterized by enlarged hind femora adapted for jumping. The species has been documented across a broad geographic range spanning the Caribbean, Central America, and North America. It belongs to the tribe Alticini, the largest tribe within the leaf beetle family.
Disonycha maritima is a flea beetle species in the family Chrysomelidae, described by Mannerheim in 1843. It occurs in Central America and North America. Like other members of the genus Disonycha, it is likely associated with coastal or maritime habitats given its specific epithet, though detailed ecological studies are limited.
Pennsylvania Flea Beetle
Disonycha pensylvanica is a species of flea beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. It has been documented in Central America and North America, including records from Nova Scotia, Canada. As a member of the genus Disonycha, it shares the characteristic enlarged hind femora that enable jumping locomotion typical of flea beetles. The specific epithet "pensylvanica" refers to Pennsylvania, though this likely reflects the type locality rather than an exclusive distribution.
Tall Flea Beetle
Disonycha procera is a species of flea beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, commonly known as the Tall Flea Beetle. It is distributed across North America and Central America, with records from the United States, Canada (Alberta), and Middle America. As a member of the flea beetle group, it possesses enlarged hind femora adapted for jumping. The species is part of the diverse genus Disonycha, which includes numerous North American species associated with various host plants.
Texas Thin-lined Yellow Disonycha
Disonycha stenosticha is a species of flea beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, first described by Schaeffer in 1931. It belongs to the large genus Disonycha, which contains numerous North American flea beetle species. The common name "Texas Thin-lined Yellow Disonycha" suggests a distinctive color pattern and geographic association with Texas.
Disonycha tenuicornis is a flea beetle species in the family Chrysomelidae, first described by Horn in 1889. As a member of the tribe Alticini, it possesses the enlarged hind femora characteristic of flea beetles, enabling jumping locomotion. The species occurs in both Central America and North America. Specific ecological details remain poorly documented in the scientific literature.
Irridescent Cactus Flea Beetle
Disonycha varicornis is a species of flea beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. It occurs in Central America and North America. The species is commonly known as the Irridescent Cactus Flea Beetle. Like other members of the genus Disonycha, it is associated with host plants in the cactus family (Cactaceae).
Distigmoptera apicalis is a species of flea beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. Described by Blake in 1943, it occurs in North America, with confirmed records from Ontario, Canada. The species belongs to the genus Distigmoptera, a group of small leaf beetles characterized by enlarged hind femora adapted for jumping. As a member of the subfamily Alticinae, it shares the general flea beetle body plan but specific diagnostic features for this species remain poorly documented in accessible literature.
Distigmoptera borealis is a flea beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, described by Blake in 1943. It is found in northern North America, with records from Alberta, British Columbia, and Manitoba in Canada. Very little is known about its biology, ecology, or appearance beyond basic taxonomic placement.
glowworm beetles
Distremocephalus is a genus of glowworm beetles in the family Phengodidae, established by Wittmer in 1976. The genus comprises approximately 11 described species distributed across North America, primarily in the southwestern United States and Mexico. Members are bioluminescent beetles commonly known as glowworms, with most species described by Zaragoza in 1986.
glowworm beetle
Distremocephalus californicus is a species of glowworm beetle in the family Phengodidae, first described by Van Dyke in 1918. It is one of approximately 30 species in the genus Distremocephalus, which is restricted to the Western Hemisphere. The species occurs in both Central America and North America.
Ditemnus bidentatus is a species of soldier beetle in the family Cantharidae, first described by Thomas Say in 1825. The species is documented from eastern North America, with confirmed records from Québec, Canada. Like other Cantharidae, it likely inhabits vegetation in forested or edge habitats where adults are active during warmer months. The genus Ditemnus is a small group within the soldier beetles, and D. bidentatus represents one of the few described species in this genus.
Pale-sutured Tropical Soldier Beetle
Ditemnus freemani is a species of soldier beetle in the family Cantharidae. The common name "Pale-sutured Tropical Soldier Beetle" refers to a distinctive pale line along the elytral suture. Like other cantharids, it has soft, flexible elytra. The species is known from a limited number of observations, primarily in tropical regions.