handsome fungus beetles
Epipocinae is a subfamily of beetles in the family Endomychidae, commonly known as handsome fungus beetles. It contains at least 4 genera and more than 40 described species. The group was established by Gorham in 1873.
handsome fungus beetle
Epipocus gorhami is a species of handsome fungus beetle described by Strohecker in 1977. The species belongs to the family Endomychidae, a group commonly referred to as handsome fungus beetles due to their often colorful and patterned appearance. It has been recorded in both Central America and North America.
handsome fungus beetle
Epipocus opacus is a species of handsome fungus beetle in the family Endomychidae, first described by Strohecker in 1977. The species is found in both Central America and North America, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain limited in the available literature. Like other members of Endomychidae, it is presumably associated with fungal habitats.
handsome fungus beetle
Epipocus punctatus is a species of handsome fungus beetle in the family Endomychidae. It was described by LeConte in 1854. The species is distributed across Central America and North America. As a member of Endomychidae, it is associated with fungal habitats.
handsome fungus beetle
Epipocus unicolor is a species of handsome fungus beetle in the family Endomychidae. The species was described by Horn in 1870. It is distributed across Central America and North America. The common name "handsome fungus beetle" refers to members of the family Endomychidae, which are associated with fungal habitats.
Spot-necked Bumelia Weevil, hidden snout weevil
Episcirrus brachialis is a species of weevil in the family Curculionidae, described by Kissinger in 1964. It belongs to the group commonly known as hidden snout weevils. The species is native to North America. Little detailed biological information has been published for this species specifically.
Epitrix humeralis is a species of flea beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, first described by Dury in 1906. It is a small leaf beetle distributed across North America, with confirmed records from Ontario, Canada. Like other members of the genus Epitrix, it likely feeds on Solanaceae plants, though specific host associations for this species remain poorly documented. The species is distinguished from congeners by subtle morphological features of the elytra and pronotum.
Western Potato Flea Beetle
Epitrix subcrinita, commonly known as the western potato flea beetle, is a flea beetle species in the family Chrysomelidae. It belongs to the tribe Alticini, characterized by enlarged hind femora adapted for jumping. The species occurs in Central and North America. It is one of approximately 28 Holarctic Epitrix species included in comprehensive taxonomic revisions.
Epuraea alternans is a species of sap beetle in the family Nitidulidae, described by Grouvelle in 1912. The genus Epuraea comprises small beetles commonly associated with fermenting plant materials and fungal substrates. Records indicate presence in North America, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Epuraea alternata is a small sap beetle in the family Nitidulidae, described by Parsons in 1969. The species is known from North America, with records from Vermont and other U.S. states. As a member of Epuraea, it likely shares the genus's association with fermenting plant materials and fungal substrates, though specific ecological details for this species remain poorly documented.
Avaricious Sap Beetle
Epuraea avara is a species of sap-feeding beetle in the family Nitidulidae. It is found in North America. The species is commonly known as the Avaricious Sap Beetle. As a member of the Nitidulidae, it is associated with fermenting plant sap, fruit, and other sugary substances.
Epuraea imperialis is a small beetle species in the family Nitidulidae (sap beetles). The genus Epuraea comprises minute to small beetles typically associated with fermenting plant materials, fungi, and decaying organic matter. This species has been documented in Belgium and the broader European region. Like other nitidulids, it likely plays a role in nutrient cycling through its association with decomposing substrates.
Epuraea papagona is a species of sap beetle in the family Nitidulidae, described by Thomas L. Casey in 1884. The species belongs to a genus of small beetles commonly associated with fermenting plant materials and fungal substrates. It is known from North America and Middle America, though detailed biological studies remain limited.
Epuraea peltoides is a species of sap-feeding beetle in the family Nitidulidae, first described by Horn in 1879. It belongs to a genus of small beetles commonly associated with fermenting plant materials and fungal substrates. The species is known from North America.
Epuraea populi is a species of sap-feeding beetle in the family Nitidulidae, described by Dodge in 1939. It is native to North America and belongs to a genus of small beetles commonly associated with fermenting or decaying plant materials. The species epithet "populi" suggests a possible association with Populus (poplar) species, though this relationship has not been explicitly documented in available sources.
Rufous Sap Beetle
Epuraea rufa is a species of sap-feeding beetle in the family Nitidulidae. It is known from North America, with records from Canada (New Brunswick, Ontario, Québec) and the United States. The species is associated with fermenting sap and decaying plant matter.
clown beetle
Eremosaprinus falli is a species of clown beetle in the family Histeridae, first described by Ross in 1939. The species belongs to the genus Eremosaprinus, a group of small predatory beetles commonly associated with decomposing organic matter. It occurs in North America, with records from California (USA) and Baja California (Mexico).
Erepsocassis rubella is a species of tortoise beetle (family Chrysomelidae, subfamily Cassidinae) described by Boheman in 1862. As a member of the Cassidini tribe, it possesses the characteristic domed body shape that provides protection by allowing the beetle to clamp tightly against leaf surfaces. The species is poorly documented in scientific literature, with minimal published information on its biology and ecology. It belongs to a genus containing few described species, most of which are associated with Neotropical and Nearctic regions.
Kneecap Rove Beetle
Erichsonius patella, commonly known as the Kneecap Rove Beetle, is a species of rove beetle in the family Staphylinidae. It is a member of the large and diverse genus Erichsonius within the tribe Erichsoniina. The species was first described by George Henry Horn in 1884. Like other rove beetles, it exhibits the characteristic abbreviated elytra that expose most of the abdomen.
broad-nosed weevils
Ericydeus is a genus of broad-nosed weevils (Curculionidae: Entiminae: Naupactini) containing 16 described species distributed from the United States through Central America to Argentina. The genus was revised in 1995, revealing distinct biogeographic patterns: South American species form one clade and Central/North American species form another, with character evolution following a southern-to-northern direction. Species exhibit varied coloration including metallic green, coppery, and punctate patterns.
Ericydeus placidus is a species of broad-nosed weevil in the family Curculionidae. It belongs to the tribe Naupactini, a group of New World weevils. The species was described by Horn in 1876 and is currently accepted as valid. Very little specific information has been published about its biology or ecology.
Eronyxa pallida is a species of beetle in the family Lophocateridae (formerly placed in Trogossitidae), described by Motschulsky in 1863. It belongs to a family of predatory beetles commonly known as bark-gnawing beetles. The species has been documented in western North America, with confirmed records from British Columbia, Canada.
Eros is a genus of net-winged beetles in the family Lycidae, established by Newman in 1838. The genus contains at least three described species. Net-winged beetles are characterized by soft, flexible elytra with a distinctive net-like pattern of raised veins. Members of this genus are found in the Neotropical region, with distribution records from Colombia.
net-winged beetle
Eros humeralis is a species of net-winged beetle in the family Lycidae, native to eastern North America. The species is characterized by its soft, flexible elytra with a distinctive reticulate (net-like) venation pattern typical of the family. It is one of several species in the genus Eros found in North America.
Pleasing Fungus Beetles
Erotylidae, commonly known as pleasing fungus beetles, is a family of beetles in the superfamily Erotyloidea containing over 100 genera. The family includes six tribes (Tritomini, Dacnini, Megalodacnini, Erotylini, Cryptophilini, and Languriini) and ten subfamilies. Members feed on plant and fungal matter; some species serve as important pollinators of ancient cycads, while a few are significant agricultural pests. The oldest known fossil is from Early Cretaceous (Barremian) Lebanese amber.
pleasing fungus beetles
Erotylinae is a subfamily of pleasing fungus beetles in the family Erotylidae. Members are typically small to medium-sized beetles with compact, often brightly colored bodies. The subfamily is characterized by the presence of exocrine compound glands across all examined genera, with the highest diversity in Megalodacne (up to 9 pairs). These glands are likely involved in chemical defense and possibly pheromone production. The group exhibits diverse morphological forms across approximately 27+ genera including Triplax, Dacne, Megalodacne, and Iphiclus.
Eschatomoxys andrewsi is a darkling beetle (family Tenebrionidae) described by Aalbu & Thomas in 2008. The genus Eschatomoxys belongs to the diverse beetle family Tenebrionidae, commonly known as darkling beetles, which are primarily detritivores and scavengers. This species is known from extremely limited occurrence records, with only a single observation documented on iNaturalist.
Eschatomoxys pholeter is a species of darkling beetle described in 2008. It belongs to the family Tenebrionidae, a large group of beetles commonly associated with arid and semi-arid environments. The species epithet "pholeter" (Greek for "cave dweller") suggests a possible association with subterranean or cave habitats. As a recently described species with no iNaturalist observations, its biology and distribution remain poorly documented.
Essostrutha laeta is a longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Newman in 1840. It belongs to the subfamily Lamiinae and tribe Hemilophini. The species is known from a transcontinental range spanning Guatemala, Mexico, and the United States.
Esthesopus is a genus of click beetles (Elateridae) in the subfamily Cardiophorinae. Members of this genus possess the characteristic click mechanism of elaterids, allowing them to right themselves when overturned. The genus was established by Eschscholtz in 1829 and is classified within the diverse Elateroidea superfamily. Species within Esthesopus share the general morphology of Cardiophorinae, including elongated bodies and often patterned elytra.
Esthesopus atripennis is a click beetle species in the family Elateridae. The genus Esthesopus is a small group within the click beetles, characterized by particular morphological features of the antennae and pronotum. This species is known from a limited number of observations and museum specimens.
Etorofus propinquus is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, subfamily Lepturinae. It was described by Bland in 1865. The species belongs to the tribe Lepturini, a group commonly known as flower longhorns due to their frequent association with flowers where they feed on pollen and nectar. As with many Lepturinae, adults are likely diurnal and active during the flowering season of their host plants.
A subfamily of rove beetles (Staphylinidae) containing six tribes. Members are distinguished by slender antennae with two or three apical antennomeres forming a loose club, and tarsal segmentation of 4-4-4 or 5-5-5 (5-5-4 in some exotic genera). Five genera and 22 species are recorded from North America. The genus Octavius, primarily distributed in the Afrotropical region, has been subject to recent taxonomic revision in South Africa.
Euaesthetus similis is a rove beetle species in the family Staphylinidae, first described by Casey in 1884. It belongs to the subfamily Euaesthetinae, a group of small staphylinids often associated with forest litter and soil habitats. The species has a broad transcontinental distribution across North America, with records from Canada through the United States to Mexico.
water penny beetle
Eubrianax edwardsii is a species of water penny beetle in the family Psephenidae, found in North America. Water penny beetles are aquatic insects with flattened, disc-shaped larvae that cling to rocks in streams and rivers. The family Psephenidae is a small group of beetles specialized for life in flowing freshwater habitats.
hidden snout weevils
Eubulus is a genus of hidden snout weevils in the family Curculionidae, established by Kirsch in 1870. The genus contains at least 200 described species. These beetles are characterized by a concealed rostrum that is not visible from above, a trait that distinguishes them from many other weevil genera.
hidden snout weevil
Eubulus parochus is a species of hidden snout weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae, first described by Herbst in 1797. It belongs to the genus Eubulus, a group of small weevils characterized by their concealed snout structure. The species is documented from eastern Canada with specific records from New Brunswick, Ontario, and Québec. Published observations of this species remain limited.
Eucaerus varicornis is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1853. It belongs to the tribe Lachnophorini within the subfamily Lebiinae. The species is known from North America, with records from the United States. Like other members of the genus Eucaerus, it is likely associated with ground-dwelling habitats, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
earth-boring scarab beetles
Eucanthus is a genus of earth-boring scarab beetles comprising approximately eight described species. These beetles belong to the family Bolboceratidae (formerly placed in Geotrupidae), a group characterized by fossorial (burrowing) habits. The genus was taxonomically revised by Henry F. Howden in 1955 as part of a comprehensive treatment of North American Geotrupinae. Species are distributed across North America, with representatives occurring from the United States through Mexico and into South America.
Eucanthus impressus is a species of earth-boring scarab beetle in the family Geotrupidae, subfamily Bolboceratinae. It was described by Henry Howden in 1964 and is distributed across much of North America, with records from the United States and northern Mexico. The species belongs to a group of beetles commonly known as earth-boring scarabs due to their fossorial habits.
death-watch beetles
Euceratocerini is a tribe of beetles within the family Ptinidae, commonly known as death-watch beetles. The tribe comprises at least 4 genera and approximately 18 described species. Members are xylophagous wood-boring beetles. The tribe includes the genera Actenobius, Ctenobium, Euceratocerus, and Xeranobium.
death-watch beetles
Euceratocerus is a genus of death-watch beetles first described by LeConte in 1874. The genus comprises four described species distributed in North America. These beetles belong to the family Ptinidae (formerly treated as Anobiidae), a group known for wood-boring larvae. The genus name reflects their membership among beetles that produce distinctive tapping sounds.
Eucheila boyeri is a ground beetle species in the family Carabidae, distributed across the Caribbean, Central America, North America, and South America. The species was described by Solier in 1835. It belongs to the genus Eucheila, a group of carabid beetles with limited published biological documentation. Available records indicate presence in Brazil, Colombia, USA, Venezuela, and Caribbean regions.
Eucicones marginalis is a species of cylindrical bark beetle in the family Zopheridae, described by Melsheimer in 1846. The genus Eucicones belongs to the subfamily Colydiinae, a group commonly known as cylindrical bark beetles due to their elongated, parallel-sided body form. Members of this family are primarily associated with dead and decaying wood, where they feed on fungi or are predatory on other wood-inhabiting insects. The species is documented from North America, with records from Ontario, Canada.
Blood-tipped Eucinetus
Eucinetus haemorrhoidalis is a species of plate-thigh beetle in the family Eucinetidae. It has a Holarctic distribution, occurring across northern regions of both the Old and New Worlds. North American populations were previously recognized as a separate species, Eucinetus terminalis, but are now synonymized under this name. The species belongs to a small family of beetles characterized by their distinctive plate-like hind femora.
plate-thigh beetle
Eucinetus morio is a species of plate-thigh beetle in the family Eucinetidae. The species was described by LeConte in 1853. It occurs in North America with documented records from eastern Canada including New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Ontario.
plate-thigh beetle
Eucinetus strigosus is a species of plate-thigh beetle in the family Eucinetidae, first described by LeConte in 1875. Members of this family are small, fungus-associated beetles characterized by their distinctive plate-like hind femora. The species is known from North America, though detailed biological information remains limited.
Eucnemis americanus is a click beetle species in the family Elateridae. The genus Eucnemis belongs to the tribe Eucnemini, a group of click beetles often associated with decaying wood and forest habitats. Members of this genus are typically small to medium-sized beetles with characteristic elytral sculpturing. The species epithet "americanus" indicates a North American distribution.
Euconnus montanus is a species of minute rove beetle in the family Staphylinidae, subfamily Scydmaeninae. The species was described in 2021 by Stephan & O'Keefe. Scydmaenine beetles are commonly known as ant-like stone beetles due to their small size and compact body form. Members of the genus Euconnus are among the smallest beetles, typically measuring less than 2 mm in length.
Euconnus pecki is a species of ant-like stone beetle (family Staphylinidae, subfamily Scydmaeninae) described in 2021 by Stephan and Chandler. It belongs to a large genus of minute beetles characterized by compact bodies and reduced wing venation. The species is known from scattered localities in the south-central United States.