crawling water beetle
Haliplus salmo is a species of crawling water beetle in the family Haliplidae, described by Wallis in 1933. The species is currently accepted according to GBIF, though Catalogue of Life lists it as a synonym of Haliplus leechi. It belongs to the subgenus Liaphlus within the genus Haliplus. Distribution records indicate its presence in North America.
Hallomenus scapularis is a species of polypore fungus beetle in the family Tetratomidae, first described by Melsheimer in 1846. It is found in North America, with records from Canada (British Columbia, Nova Scotia, Ontario) and the United States. The species belongs to a small family of beetles associated with fungal habitats.
Halobrecta is a genus of rove beetles (family Staphylinidae, subfamily Aleocharinae) comprising approximately six described species. The genus was established by C.G. Thomson in 1858 and is classified within the tribe Taxicerini. Species in this genus occur in northern Europe, with records from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. The genus name suggests an association with saline or brackish habitats, though specific ecological requirements remain poorly documented.
Halocoryza arenaria is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, subfamily Scaritinae. It was described by Philip Darlington in 1939. The species is brown in coloration and has a broad geographic distribution spanning the Neotropics, Africa, and the Caribbean. It belongs to the tribe Clivinini within the scaritine ground beetles.
ant-loving beetle
Hamotus electrae is a species of ant-loving beetle in the family Staphylinidae, first described by O. Park in 1942. It belongs to the subfamily Pselaphinae, a group of small rove beetles frequently associated with ant colonies. The species is documented from Texas in the United States and Mexico. Like other members of the genus Hamotus, it is presumed to be myrmecophilous, living in association with ants, though specific details of this relationship remain unrecorded in published literature.
Haplandrus fulvipes is a species of darkling beetle in the family Tenebrionidae, first described by Herbst in 1797. It is a small beetle native to eastern North America, with documented occurrence in southeastern Canada. The species is part of the diverse genus Haplandrus, which contains numerous small tenebrionid beetles. Based on iNaturalist records, it appears to be moderately well-observed in its native range.
Haplorhynchites eximius is a species of leaf-rolling weevil in the family Attelabidae, described by Hamilton in 1974. The genus Haplorhynchites comprises leaf-rolling weevils that manipulate plant material to create shelters for their larvae. This species is known from North America. Members of this family are commonly associated with various plants, though specific host associations for H. eximius remain undocumented.
Haplorhynchites pseudomexicanus is a species of leaf-rolling weevil in the family Attelabidae. The genus Haplorhynchites comprises approximately 40 species distributed primarily in the New World, with most species occurring in Central and South America. H. pseudomexicanus was described by Hamilton in 1974 and is currently known from limited collection records. Like other attelabid weevils, members of this genus are associated with various host plants where adults feed on foliage and females prepare leaf rolls or other structures for oviposition.
Haplostethops ellipsoideus is a species of weevil in the family Curculionidae, described by Casey in 1920. It belongs to a genus of small weevils whose members are poorly documented in the literature. The species has been recorded from Ontario, Canada, suggesting a northern distribution within North America. Very few biological details have been published for this species.
Haroldiataenius convexus is a species of aphodiine dung beetle in the family Scarabaeidae. It was described by Robinson in 1940. The species is known from Texas, USA, within the Nearctic region. As a member of the subfamily Aphodiinae, it is associated with dung decomposition, though specific ecological details for this species remain limited.
Medora Harp Ground Beetle
Harpalus erraticus is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, found in North America. It is one of numerous Harpalus species occurring in the United States and Canada. Like other members of the genus, it is a ground-dwelling beetle active in open habitats. The specific epithet "erraticus" suggests variable or wandering habits, though detailed behavioral studies are limited. The species has been documented in agricultural and natural settings, with 252 observations recorded on iNaturalist.
Harpalus katiae is a species of ground beetle in the subfamily Harpalinae, described by F. Battoni in 1985. It belongs to the large genus Harpalus, which contains numerous ground beetle species distributed across multiple continents. As with most members of this genus, it is likely a nocturnal predator inhabiting open, dry habitats, though specific details about its biology remain poorly documented.
Harpalus providens is a species of ground beetle in the subfamily Harpalinae, described by Thomas L. Casey in 1914. As a member of the large genus Harpalus, it belongs to one of the most diverse groups of carabid beetles in North America. The species is known from limited occurrence records in Canada and the United States, with observations documented through citizen science platforms. Like other Harpalus species, it likely occupies open, dry habitats where it functions as an omnivorous ground-dwelling predator and seed-feeder.
Harpalus somnulentus is a ground beetle species in the family Carabidae, subfamily Harpalinae. It was first described by Pierre François Marie Auguste Dejean in 1829. The species belongs to the large genus Harpalus, which contains numerous ground beetle species distributed across North America and other regions. As a member of the Carabidae family, it is a predatory beetle likely active in terrestrial habitats.
Long-toed water beetle
Helichus basalis is a species of long-toed water beetle in the family Dryopidae. It is distributed across North America, with records from Canada (New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Québec) and the United States. As a member of Dryopidae, it is associated with aquatic or semi-aquatic habitats. The species was described by LeConte in 1852.
long-toed water beetle
Helichus striatus is a species of long-toed water beetle in the family Dryopidae. It inhabits cool, flowing water environments where it occurs on debris and beneath rocks. The species has a broad North American distribution spanning from eastern Canada to the Pacific coast. Two subspecies are recognized: Helichus striatus striatus and Helichus striatus foveatus.
long-toed water beetle
Helichus suturalis is a species of long-toed water beetle in the family Dryopidae. It has been recorded from Central America and North America. Like other members of Dryopidae, it is associated with aquatic environments. The species was described by LeConte in 1852.
Helichus triangularis is a species of long-toed water beetle in the family Dryopidae, described by Musgrave in 1935. The genus Helichus comprises aquatic beetles commonly associated with stream and river habitats. Records indicate presence in North America and Middle America, though specific details about this species' biology remain sparse.
false blister beetles
Heliocis is a monotypic genus of false blister beetles (family Oedemeridae) containing a single described species, Heliocis repanda. The genus was established by Arnett in 1951. Members of this genus share the general characteristics of Oedemeridae, including soft, flexible elytra and a tendency toward elongate body forms. The limited species diversity suggests either restricted geographic range or specialized ecological requirements.
flat-horned ground beetle
Helluomorphoides ferrugineus is a species of flat-horned ground beetle in the family Carabidae. The species was originally described as Helluomorpha ferruginea by LeConte in 1853. It is found in North America, with confirmed records from the United States and Mexico. As a member of the subfamily Anthiinae, it belongs to a group of ground beetles commonly referred to as flat-horned ground beetles.
Helluomorphoides praeustus bicolor is a subspecies of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, tribe Helluonini. It is one of two recognized subspecies of H. praeustus, distinguished by its bicolored elytral pattern. The subspecies was described by T.W. Harris in 1828 and occurs in North America, with confirmed records from the United States. Like other members of the genus, it belongs to a group of carabid beetles sometimes referred to as 'bombardier beetles' or 'flanged bombardier beetles' due to defensive chemical capabilities found in related taxa, though specific defensive chemistry for this subspecies has not been documented.
Helluomorphoides texanus is a ground beetle species in the family Carabidae, subfamily Anthiinae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1853. The species is distributed across the southwestern United States and Mexico. Like other members of the tribe Helluonini, it is characterized by an elongated, somewhat flattened body form. Very little specific biological information has been published for this particular species.
Clavate Tortoise Beetle
Helocassis clavata, commonly known as the Clavate Tortoise Beetle, is a species of leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. It belongs to the tortoise beetle subfamily Cassidinae, characterized by a domed, turtle-like carapace formed from modified elytra and pronotum. The species is found in North and Middle America. Like other tortoise beetles, it exhibits distinctive defensive and parental behaviors.
Helochares maculicollis is a species of water scavenger beetle in the family Hydrophilidae. It was described by Mulsant in 1844. The species is found in North America, with distribution records across the eastern and central United States.
Helochares normatus is a species of water scavenger beetle in the family Hydrophilidae, first described by LeConte in 1861. It occurs in western North America and Central America, with records from the southwestern United States through Mexico to Costa Rica. Like other members of the genus, it is associated with aquatic or semi-aquatic habitats. The species is documented through limited but geographically dispersed observations.
Helochares punctatus is a water scavenger beetle in the family Hydrophilidae, subfamily Acidocerinae. The species is native to the western Palearctic, with records from western Europe (Spain to Denmark), Morocco, and Iran. In the 2020s, it was documented as introduced and established in southwestern British Columbia, Canada, representing a notable range expansion.
Helophorus grandis is a species of water scavenger beetle in the family Helophoridae. It has a broad geographic distribution spanning Africa, Europe, Northern Asia (excluding China), and North America. The species has been introduced to parts of Canada and the United States. It is an aquatic beetle inhabiting standing water habitats.
Helophorus tuberculatus is a Holarctic species of water scavenger beetle in the family Helophoridae. It is distributed across northern Europe, Russia, northern Asia, and North America. The species inhabits aquatic environments and is part of a genus known for species-specific pronotal granulation that aids identification. Like other Helophorus species, it is presumed to have terrestrial predaceous larvae.
Helops angustus is a species of darkling beetle in the family Tenebrionidae, first described by LeConte in 1859. Darkling beetles in this genus are characterized by elongated, somewhat flattened bodies and antennae with bead-like segments. Members of Helops are typically found in arid and semi-arid habitats of western North America. The genus is distinguished from similar tenebrionid genera by its relatively slender form and antennal structure.
Helops arizonensis is a darkling beetle (family Tenebrionidae) described by George Henry Horn in 1874. The species epithet reflects its association with Arizona. As a member of the genus Helops, it belongs to a group of darkling beetles that can be distinguished from superficially similar ground beetles (Carabidae) by concealed mandibles and bead-like antennae, though some Helops species exhibit ground beetle-like antennae. The genus Helops is noted for species with elongated antennae segments that approach the filiform appearance of carabids, making identification more challenging than with typical darkling beetles.
Helops bachei is a darkling beetle in the family Tenebrionidae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1861. The genus Helops contains species that can be challenging to distinguish from ground beetles (Carabidae) due to some shared morphological features. Like other Helops species, H. bachei possesses antennae with segments longer than wide, resembling the filamentous antennae of ground beetles rather than the bead-like antennae typical of many darkling beetles. However, it can be identified as a tenebrionid by its concealed mandibles. The species is native to North America.
Helops callosus is a darkling beetle in the family Tenebrionidae, described by Casey in 1890. The genus Helops belongs to a group of darkling beetles that can be challenging to distinguish from ground beetles (Carabidae) without close examination. Members of this genus exhibit some characteristics that blur typical distinctions between carabids and tenebrionids, such as antennae structure that resembles ground beetles while retaining concealed mandibles typical of darkling beetles.
Helops discipulus is a species of darkling beetle in the family Tenebrionidae, described by Casey in 1891. As a member of the genus Helops, it belongs to the tribe Helopini within the subfamily Tenebrioninae. The genus Helops is primarily distributed in North America. Darkling beetles in this genus are typically found in terrestrial habitats and are characterized by their concealed mandibles and bead-like antennae segments, distinguishing them from predatory ground beetles.
Helops farctus is a species of darkling beetle in the family Tenebrionidae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1858. As a member of this family, it belongs to a group of beetles characterized by hardened forewings and typically detritivorous or herbivorous feeding habits. The genus Helops is part of the diverse tenebrionid fauna of North America.
Helops fresnoensis is a darkling beetle in the family Tenebrionidae, described by Blaisdell in 1931. The species epithet indicates a type locality in Fresno, California. As a member of the genus Helops, it belongs to a group of darkling beetles that can be distinguished from ground beetles by concealed mandibles and bead-like antennae segments, though some Helops species have antennae that approach the filiform condition seen in Carabidae.
Helops impolitus is a darkling beetle species in the family Tenebrionidae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1866. As a member of the genus Helops, it belongs to a group of beetles that can be challenging to distinguish from ground beetles (Carabidae) due to superficial similarities. The genus Helops includes species that may exhibit atypical morphological traits for darkling beetles, such as antennae that resemble those of ground beetles.
Helops opacus is a species of darkling beetle in the family Tenebrionidae, described by LeConte in 1859. Like other members of the genus Helops, it belongs to a group of darkling beetles that are not part of the well-known Eleodes genus but share the family characteristics of concealed mandibles and bead-like antennae segments. The genus Helops is relatively obscure compared to the more frequently encountered darkling beetles, and specific ecological details for H. opacus remain poorly documented in the available literature.
Helops perforatus is a species of darkling beetle in the family Tenebrionidae, described by Horn in 1880. The genus Helops belongs to a group of darkling beetles that can be challenging to distinguish from ground beetles (Carabidae) due to convergent morphological traits. Like other members of its family, it is likely associated with decomposing organic matter and aridland ecosystems, though specific natural history details for this species remain poorly documented.
Helops rufipes is a darkling beetle in the family Tenebrionidae, first described by LeConte in 1851. The species epithet "rufipes" refers to its reddish legs. As a member of the genus Helops, it belongs to a group of darkling beetles that can be challenging to distinguish from ground beetles (Carabidae) due to superficial similarities. The genus Helops includes species that exhibit antennae resembling those of ground beetles, with segments longer than wide, unlike the bead-like antennae typical of many other darkling beetles.
Helops rugicollis is a darkling beetle in the family Tenebrionidae, described by LeConte in 1866. The genus Helops includes species with elongated bodies and antennae that can resemble ground beetles, requiring careful examination for proper identification. This species is part of a diverse group of tenebrionids found in various habitats across North America.
Helops stenotrichoides is a species of darkling beetle in the family Tenebrionidae, described by Blaisdell in 1895. It belongs to the genus Helops, which comprises darkling beetles found primarily in western North America. Like other members of its family, it is likely associated with decomposing plant matter and detritus in arid or semi-arid environments. The species name suggests a resemblance to or relationship with another taxon bearing the name 'stenotrichus'.
Helops tumescens is a species of darkling beetle in the family Tenebrionidae, first described by LeConte in 1866. The genus Helops is part of a diverse family of beetles commonly found in arid and semi-arid environments. Darkling beetles in this family are generally characterized by their robust exoskeletons and slow, deliberate movement.
Hemicrepidius falli is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae. Click beetles are characterized by their ability to right themselves when flipped onto their backs using a specialized prosternal process that engages with a mesosternal groove, producing an audible clicking sound. The genus Hemicrepidius contains multiple species distributed across various regions. Very few specific details are documented for H. falli itself.
Hemicrepidius montanus is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae, first described by Lane in 1965. The species is known from British Columbia, Canada. As a member of the click beetle family, it possesses the characteristic ability to right itself when overturned using a prosternal spine and mesosternal groove mechanism.
Hemicrepidius simplex is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae, first described by LeConte in 1876. The species is known from western Canada, with records from Alberta and British Columbia. As a member of the click beetle family, it possesses the characteristic prosternal process that fits into a mesosternal groove, enabling the jumping mechanism for which the group is named.
Hemiglyptus basalis is a species of leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, native to North America. The species was first described by Crotch in 1874. As a member of the leaf beetle family, it is likely associated with herbaceous vegetation, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented. The genus Hemiglyptus is a small group within the diverse Chrysomelidae, with limited published information on its biology.
Hemiopsida is a genus of beetles in the family Eucnemidae, established by MacLeay in 1873. The genus is classified as doubtful in GBIF, indicating taxonomic uncertainty regarding its validity or circumscription. Eucnemidae, commonly known as false click beetles, are a family of elateroid beetles characterized by larvae that develop in decaying wood. Hemiopsida has minimal documentation in major biodiversity databases, with only 13 observations recorded on iNaturalist.
Hemiosus exilis is a species of water scavenger beetle in the family Hydrophilidae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1852. It belongs to the tribe Berosini within the subfamily Hydrophilinae. The species has been recorded from the southwestern United States (Arizona and Texas) and Mexico. As a member of the genus Hemiosus, it is associated with aquatic or semi-aquatic habitats, though specific ecological details for this species remain poorly documented in available literature.
Hemipeplus chaos is a beetle species in the family Mycteridae, described in 1985 by entomologist Michael C. Thomas. The species name refers to the taxonomic confusion surrounding its identification—specimens had been previously misidentified as females of the related species Hemipeplus marginipennis. It is found in Central and North America, where it shelters between unopened fronds of Sabal palmetto palms without causing feeding damage to the plant.
Hemiphrynus is a genus of flea beetles (family Chrysomelidae) comprising 8 described species distributed across the Nearctic and Neotropical regions. The genus was established by Horn in 1889. Species within this genus exhibit the characteristic enlarged hind femora that enable flea beetles to jump when disturbed.