Frostia is a genus of soldier beetles in the family Cantharidae. Approximately five species have been described. These beetles belong to the order Coleoptera and are characterized by soft, flexible elytra typical of their family.
Gabrius vindex is a species of rove beetle (family Staphylinidae) described by Smetana in 1995. It belongs to the subfamily Staphylininae, tribe Staphylinini, and subtribe Philonthina. The species is known from parts of North America including Canada and the northern United States. As a member of the large and diverse Staphylinidae family, it likely shares the general characteristics of predatory rove beetles, though specific details of its biology remain poorly documented in the available literature.
Galerita forreri is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It occurs in North America. The genus Galerita comprises relatively large, fast-running ground beetles often recognized by their distinctive body shape and coloration.
Galeruca externa is a species of leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, first described by Thomas Say in 1824. It is native to North America, with confirmed records from Ontario, Canada and the United States. As a member of the genus Galeruca, it belongs to a group of beetles commonly known as toadflax beetles or related leaf-feeding chrysomelids. Very little specific ecological or biological information has been published for this particular species.
Gambrinus confusus is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae. As a member of this family, it possesses the characteristic ability to right itself when overturned by producing an audible clicking sound through a specialized thoracic hinge mechanism. The genus Gambrinus is part of the diverse click beetle fauna, with species typically associated with decaying wood and forest floor habitats. Very little specific biological information has been published for this particular species.
Gray Click Beetle
Gambrinus griseus is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae, commonly known as the Gray Click Beetle. This species is part of a diverse family characterized by their ability to produce an audible clicking sound through a prosternal process that snaps against a mesosternal groove, a mechanism used for righting themselves when overturned. The species has been documented through numerous observations on iNaturalist, indicating it is relatively well-encountered by naturalists.
Olentangy River Beetle
Gambrinus olentangyi is a species of metallic wood-boring beetle in the family Buprestidae. It was described from the Olentangy River region in Ohio and is associated with riparian habitats. The species is rarely encountered in collections and remains poorly known biologically.
Gambrinus pictus is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae. The genus Gambrinus is within the large and diverse family of click beetles, which are characterized by their ability to produce a clicking sound and jump when threatened. Very little specific information is documented about this particular species, which appears to be rarely encountered based on limited observational records.
Gambrinus plebejus is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae. It belongs to the genus Gambrinus, which is part of the diverse and widespread click beetle group characterized by their ability to produce an audible clicking sound. The species has been documented through limited observations, with records available in biodiversity databases.
Gambrinus rufihumeralis is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae. The species epithet "rufihumeralis" refers to reddish coloration on the humeral region (shoulder area) of the elytra. Like other members of the genus Gambrinus, it belongs to a group of click beetles characterized by their ability to right themselves when overturned using a specialized prosternal-mesosternal clicking mechanism. Specific biological details for this species remain poorly documented in available literature.
Gambrinus sinuifrons is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae. The genus Gambrinus is poorly documented in published literature, and this species is known from very few observations. It belongs to a group of beetles characterized by an elongated body form and the ability to produce an audible clicking sound through a prosternal-mesosternal locking mechanism. Available information about this species is extremely limited.
Ganascus ptinoides is a species of ant-like leaf beetle in the family Aderidae. It was described by Schwarz in 1878. The species is known from North America. Members of this family are generally small beetles with a compact body form.
hidden snout weevils
Gasterocercini is a tribe of weevils within the family Curculionidae, commonly referred to as hidden snout weevils. The tribe contains at least four genera—Cophes, Episcirrus, Hohonus, and Rhynchus—with approximately eight described species. These weevils are part of the enormous radiation of snout beetles, though specific biological details for the tribe as a whole remain poorly documented.
Gastrophysa dissimilis is a leaf beetle species in the family Chrysomelidae, first described by Thomas Say in 1824. It is distributed across North America, with confirmed records from Canada including Alberta, Saskatchewan, and the Northwest Territories. The genus Gastrophysa comprises leaf beetles primarily associated with Polygonaceae host plants, though species-specific ecological details for G. dissimilis remain poorly documented.
Genistogethes is a genus of sap beetles in the family Nitidulidae, established in 2009. Members of this genus are small beetles associated with flowers and decaying plant material. The genus is relatively poorly documented with limited published biological information.
Genuchinus is a genus of myrmecophilous scarab beetles comprising approximately 10 described species. These beetles are associated with ant colonies, though specific details of these relationships remain poorly documented. The genus was established by Westwood in 1874 and is classified within the tribe Cremastocheilini, subtribe Cremastocheilina. Most species have been described from Central and South America.
Chestnut-winged Clown Beetle
Geomysaprinus castanipennis is a species of clown beetle in the family Histeridae. It is found in North America, with records from western Canada and the northwestern United States. The species epithet 'castanipennis' refers to the chestnut-colored wing covers. Like other members of its genus, it is likely associated with rodent burrows, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
clown beetle
Geomysaprinus parumpunctatus is a species of clown beetle in the family Histeridae. It was described by J.L. LeConte in 1859. The species has been documented in Kansas, USA, and is known to occur in North America. As a member of Histeridae, it belongs to a family characterized by clubbed antennae and association with decaying organic matter.
clown beetle
Geomysaprinus posthumus is a species of clown beetle in the family Histeridae. The species was described by Marseul in 1855. It occurs in parts of North America and Central America. Like other histerid beetles, it belongs to a group commonly known as clown beetles due to their habit of playing dead when disturbed.
Geomysaprinus xerobatis is a species of clown beetle in the family Histeridae. It belongs to the genus Geomysaprinus, a group specialized for association with fossorial mammals. The species epithet "xerobatis" references its documented association with desert-dwelling pocket gophers.
Geopsammodius fuscus is a species of dung beetle in the family Scarabaeidae, described by Skelley in 2006. It belongs to the subfamily Aphodiinae and tribe Psammodiini, a group commonly known as psammophilic or sand-dwelling dung beetles. The species is known from limited records in Florida, USA.
Atlantic dune tiny sand-loving scarab
Geopsammodius hydropicus is a small dung beetle species in the subfamily Aphodiinae, commonly known as the Atlantic dune tiny sand-loving scarab. The species is associated with sandy coastal habitats in the southeastern United States. It belongs to a genus whose members are specialized for life in sandy substrates.
relictual tiny sand-loving scarab
Geopsammodius relictillus is a small aphodiine dung beetle in the family Scarabaeidae, described from Florida in 1991. The species epithet "relictillus" refers to its relictual status, suggesting it may represent a remnant population of a formerly more widespread group. It belongs to the tribe Psammodiini, whose members are commonly known as sand-loving scarabs due to their association with sandy habitats.
Georissus pusillus is a small beetle species in the family Georissidae, commonly known as minute mud-loving beetles. The species occurs in North America with records from Canada and the United States. Members of this genus are typically associated with moist, muddy habitats. Limited observational data exists for this species.
Geostiba is a genus of rove beetles (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae) in the subfamily Aleocharinae, tribe Geostibini. The genus contains over 250 described species distributed across Europe, Asia, North America, and Australia. Many species are placed in subgenera including Sibiota, Tropogastrosipalia, Sipalotricha, and Typhlusida. Species are predominantly found in temperate regions, with significant diversity in the Caucasus, Mediterranean, and Appalachian Mountains. Several species have been documented as predators of tick nymphs in soil ecosystems.
Blackburn's earth-boring beetle
Geotrupes blackburnii blackburnii is a subspecies of earth-boring scarab beetle in the family Geotrupidae. It is a medium-sized beetle with entirely black coloration and a nearly impunctate pronotum, distinguishing it from the closely related G. splendidus. Adults are most commonly encountered in fall, particularly on mild days, and are frequently found on or near animal dung in high-quality woodland habitats. The species has a broad distribution across eastern North America.
Earth-boring beetles, Earth-boring dung beetles, Dor beetles
Geotrupidae is a family of beetles in the order Coleoptera, commonly called earth-boring dung beetles or dor beetles. Adults excavate burrows in soil to lay eggs, typically provisioning nests with leaf litter (often moldy) rather than dung, though some species are coprophagous. The family contains over 600 species in about 30 genera across two subfamilies: Geotrupinae and Taurocerastinae. Formerly classified as a subfamily of Scarabaeidae, Geotrupidae was elevated to family status based on phylogenetic evidence. Some species communicate via stridulation, and burrows can exceed 2 meters in depth.
Geraeus patagoniensis is a species of weevil in the family Curculionidae, one of the most diverse families of beetles. The genus Geraeus comprises small, compact weevils distributed primarily in the Americas. This species is distinguished by its specific epithet referencing Patagonia, indicating a southern South American distribution. Based on genus-level characteristics, members of Geraeus possess a rounded body form and relatively short rostrum compared to many other weevils.
flower weevil
Geraeus picumnus is a species of flower weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae, described by Champion in 1908. The species is provisionally accepted taxonomically and has been documented through 261 iNaturalist observations. It belongs to a genus of weevils associated with flowers and vegetation.
pill scarab beetle
Germarostes globosus is a species of pill scarab beetle in the family Hybosoridae. It was originally described as Trox globosus by Thomas Say in 1835. The species has been recorded across a broad geographic range spanning the Nearctic and Neotropical regions, from the United States through Mexico to Central and South America.
Gerstaeckeria knullorum is a species of hidden snout weevil described by Sleeper in 1954. It belongs to the family Curculionidae, the largest family of beetles. The species is known from North America, though specific details about its biology remain poorly documented.
Gerstaeckeria nobilis is a species of hidden snout weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae, first described by Pierce in 1912. The species belongs to the genus Gerstaeckeria, a group of weevils characterized by their concealed rostrum. It is distributed in North America. Published information regarding its biology, ecology, and specific habitat requirements remains limited.
hidden snout weevil
Gerstaeckeria porosa is a species of hidden snout weevil described by Pierce in 1912. It belongs to the family Curculionidae, one of the largest families of beetles. The species is known from North America, though specific details about its biology remain sparse.
hidden snout weevil
Gerstaeckeria unicolor is a species of weevil in the family Curculionidae, described by Fisher in 1928. It belongs to the genus Gerstaeckeria, commonly known as hidden snout weevils. The species is provisionally accepted in taxonomic databases and has been recorded from North America.
pea and bean weevils, seed beetles
Gibbobruchus is a genus of seed beetles in the subfamily Bruchinae (Chrysomelidae), first described by Pic in 1913. The genus contains approximately seven described species distributed in the Americas. Members are primarily associated with seeds of Bauhinia (Fabaceae) and related genera in the tribe Cercideae. The genus has been subject to recent taxonomic revision, with new species described from the Amazon basin and phylogenetic analyses supporting monophyly and distinct species groups.
false soldier beetles
Ginglymocladus is a genus of false soldier beetles in the family Omethidae, established by Van Dyke in 1918. The genus contains at least two described species: G. discoidea and G. luteicollis. Members of this family are commonly referred to as false soldier beetles due to their resemblance to soldier beetles (Cantharidae), though they belong to a distinct lineage. The family Omethidae is relatively small and poorly studied, with limited ecological and behavioral documentation.
false soldier beetle
Ginglymocladus luteicollis is a species of false soldier beetle in the family Omethidae. It was described by Van Dyke in 1918. The species is known from North America. Members of the family Omethidae are small to medium beetles often associated with decaying wood or fungal habitats.
Glipostenoda ambusta is a species of tumbling flower beetle in the family Mordellidae. It was first described by LeConte in 1862. The species occurs in North America with records from Canada including British Columbia, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia. Like other members of Mordellidae, adults are likely associated with flowers where they feed on pollen.
Glischrochilus confluentus is a sap-feeding beetle in the family Nitidulidae, first described by Thomas Say in 1823. It belongs to a genus commonly known as picnic beetles, which are attracted to fermenting plant fluids. The species is distributed across North America, with confirmed records from multiple Canadian provinces.
Glischrochilus obtusus is a sap-feeding beetle in the family Nitidulidae, a group commonly known as sap beetles. The species occurs in North America. Members of the genus Glischrochilus are typically associated with fermenting plant sap, decaying fruits, and fungal fruiting bodies.
Glischrochilus siepmanni is a sap-feeding beetle in the family Nitidulidae. It belongs to a genus commonly known as picnic beetles, though specific behavioral details for this species remain limited. It has been documented across multiple Canadian provinces and is presumed present throughout North America.
Gloeosoma hesperum is a minute beetle species in the family Corylophidae, a group commonly known as minute fungus beetles. First described by Casey in 1900, this species belongs to a genus characterized by extremely small body size and association with fungal substrates. The family Corylophidae is among the smallest beetles in North America, with most species measuring less than 2 mm in length. Records indicate presence in Nova Scotia, Canada, though detailed biological information remains sparse due to the cryptic habits and diminutive size of these insects.
Gloeosoma truncatus is a minute beetle in the family Corylophidae, commonly known as minute fungus beetles. The species was described by LeConte in 1852. Members of this family are typically associated with fungal growth and decaying organic matter. The genus Gloeosoma is characterized by its small size and distinctive body form among Corylophidae.
Glyphonyx is a genus of click beetles (family Elateridae) containing at least 50 described species. These beetles possess the characteristic clicking mechanism of their family, used to right themselves when overturned. The genus was established by Candèze in 1863 and is widely distributed across North America. Species identification within Glyphonyx generally requires examination of subtle morphological features.
Glyphonyx championi is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae. The genus Glyphonyx comprises small to medium-sized click beetles characterized by their ability to produce an audible clicking sound through a prosternal process that snaps into a mesosternal groove, allowing them to right themselves when flipped onto their backs. Species within this genus are typically associated with soil and decaying organic matter in various terrestrial habitats.
Glyphonyx ferruginosus is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae. Very little published information exists specifically for this species. The specific epithet "ferruginosus" (rust-colored) suggests reddish-brown coloration, a trait common among many Glyphonyx species. The genus Glyphonyx comprises small to medium-sized click beetles primarily distributed in North America.
Glyphonyx nanus is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae. The specific epithet 'nanus' is Latin for 'dwarf', suggesting small size relative to congeners. Very little published information exists about this species beyond its taxonomic classification. The genus Glyphonyx contains multiple species of click beetles distributed across various regions, with most species being poorly studied in terms of their biology and ecology.
Glyphonyx quietus is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae. Members of this genus are characterized by their elongated bodies and the distinctive clicking mechanism used for righting themselves when overturned. The species is recognized within the diverse North American elaterid fauna, though specific ecological details remain limited in published literature.
Glyphonyx testaceus is a click beetle (family Elateridae) native to North America. It belongs to the tribe Ctenicerini within the subfamily Dendrometrinae. The species was described by Melsheimer in 1845 and is recorded from Ontario, Canada. Like other click beetles, it possesses the family-characteristic prosternal process that enables the "clicking" escape mechanism.
Glyptina atriventris is a species of flea beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, first described by Horn in 1889. The species is distributed across Central and North America, with records from Alberta, Canada. Like other flea beetles, it possesses enlarged hind femora adapted for jumping. The genus Glyptina is part of the subfamily Alticinae, one of the largest subfamilies of leaf beetles.