A leaf beetle species in the family Chrysomelidae, described by Jacoby in 1884. The species occurs in North and Middle America, with 9 observations recorded on iNaturalist. Very little is known about its biology, ecology, or specific habitat requirements. The genus Hemiphrynus is not well-studied, and no detailed species-level information has been published for H. intermedius.
Hemirhipini is a tribe of click beetles (family Elateridae) within the subfamily Agrypninae, established by Candèze in 1857. Members of this tribe are characterized by specific morphological features of the prosternal process and elytral structure that distinguish them from related elaterid groups. The tribe contains multiple genera distributed across various regions, with substantial observational records indicating ecological diversity.
Heptispa brevicornis is a species of leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. The genus Heptispa is part of the diverse leaf beetle fauna, though specific ecological and biological details for H. brevicornis remain poorly documented. The species epithet 'brevicornis' refers to short antennae.
Hesperobaenus is a genus of small beetles in the family Monotomidae, first described by LeConte in 1861. The genus contains ten recognized species distributed primarily in North America. These beetles are part of a family historically associated with fungal and decaying wood habitats.
flower weevil
Hesperobaris suavis is a species of flower weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae, described by Thomas Lincoln Casey in 1892. It is known from North America. As a member of the flower weevil group, it is likely associated with flowering plants, though specific biological details remain poorly documented. The genus Hesperobaris is a small group within the diverse weevil family.
Hesperophanini is a tribe of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) in the subfamily Cerambycinae, established by Étienne Mulsant in 1839. The tribe comprises multiple genera of wood-boring beetles, with over 9,500 observations recorded on iNaturalist. Members share morphological characteristics typical of cerambycine beetles, including elongated bodies and antennae that are often notably long.
Hesperorhipis mirabilis albopennis is a subspecies of jewel beetle in the tribe Xenorhipidini, characterized by highly abbreviated elytra and sexually dimorphic antennae. Males possess extended flabellate antennae with olfactory sensillae, while females have unmodified serrate antennae. The subspecies was described by Knull in 1951 and occurs in western North America.
riffle beetle
Heterelmis glabra is a species of riffle beetle in the family Elmidae, found in Central America and North America. The largest known populations occur in springs associated with the upper Devils River in south-central Texas. As a spring-adapted organism, it has life-history patterns requiring surface habitat components, making it vulnerable to changes in spring flow. The species has been studied using N-mixture models to assess abundance and distribution across spring sources.
riffle beetle
Heterelmis obesa is a species of riffle beetle in the family Elmidae, first described by Sharp in 1882. It is one of the most widely distributed species in the genus Heterelmis, occurring across Central America, North America, and South America. The species is recognized as having two subspecies: Heterelmis obesa obesa and Heterelmis obesa plana Hinton, 1936. Like other elmid beetles, it is adapted to aquatic environments with flowing water.
Heterelmis simplex is a species of riffle beetle (family Elmidae) described by Sharp in 1882. As a member of the genus Heterelmis, it shares characteristics with other riffle beetles including an aquatic lifestyle and dependence on well-oxygenated water. The species has been recorded in the Caribbean, Middle America, and South America. Unlike the well-studied endangered congener Heterelmis comalensis from Texas, detailed biological information for H. simplex appears limited in published sources.
Heterhelus is a genus of short-winged flower beetles in the family Kateretidae, containing at least four described species. The genus was established by Jacquelin du Val in 1858. Species in this genus are found in Europe and North America, with distribution records from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and the United States.
Heteroborips is a genus of weevils in the family Curculionidae, established by Edmund Reitter in 1913. The genus belongs to the hyperdiverse beetle order Coleoptera. Records indicate presence in Sweden and the northeastern United States, though the genus remains poorly documented in scientific literature.
Variegated Mud-loving Beetles
Heteroceridae, commonly known as variegated mud-loving beetles, are a family of small, dorsoventrally depressed beetles inhabiting shorelines worldwide. Approximately 250 species are recognized globally, with highest diversity in tropical and subtropical regions. The family exhibits remarkable phenotypic uniformity in external morphology, making species identification difficult without examination of male genitalia. These beetles construct shallow tunnels in damp soils and have been documented on every continent except Antarctica.
Heterocerus pallidus is a species of small, elongated beetle in the family Heteroceridae, commonly known as variegated mud-loving beetles. The species was described by Thomas Say in 1823. Members of this family are typically associated with moist, muddy habitats near water bodies. Heterocerus pallidus is one of approximately 250 species in the genus Heterocerus, which has a cosmopolitan distribution with highest diversity in tropical and subtropical regions.
Parrot Mud-loving Beetle
Heterocerus parrotus, commonly known as the Parrot Mud-loving Beetle, is a species of beetle in the family Heteroceridae. Members of this family are small, elongate beetles strongly associated with muddy or silty substrates near water. The species is poorly documented, with only three observations recorded on iNaturalist.
Heterocerus sandersoni is a species of variegated mud-loving beetle in the family Heteroceridae, described by Pacheco in 1964. Members of this genus are associated with riparian and wetland habitats. This species is poorly documented in scientific literature, with limited published information on its biology and ecology. Observations on iNaturalist suggest it occurs in North America.
Rusty Riffle Beetle, rusty elmid
Hexacylloepus ferrugineus, commonly known as the rusty riffle beetle or rusty elmid, is a species of riffle beetle in the family Elmidae. It is found in Central America and North America. The species was first described by Horn in 1870. Riffle beetles in this family are typically associated with aquatic habitats, particularly flowing water environments.
Hilarocassis is a genus of tortoise beetles and hispines in the leaf beetle family Chrysomelidae. It contains approximately 10 described species distributed primarily in the Neotropical region. The genus was established by Spaeth in 1913 and belongs to the subfamily Cassidinae, tribe Mesomphaliini. Species in this genus exhibit the characteristic tortoise beetle body form with a broad, flattened shape and expanded elytral margins.
Himatolabus is a genus of leaf-rolling weevils in the family Attelabidae, established by Jekel in 1860. The genus contains approximately 16 described species. As attelabid weevils, members of this genus are associated with leaf-rolling or leaf-folding behaviors, though specific biological details for most species remain poorly documented.
clown beetles
Hippeutister is a genus of clown beetles (family Histeridae) containing six described species. The genus was established by Reichensperger in 1935 and is classified within the subfamily Haeteriinae. Species in this genus are found in North and South America, with two species (H. californicus and H. solisi) described from California in 2008. Members of this genus, like other Haeteriinae, are likely associated with social insects.
Hippeutister californicus is a species of clown beetle in the family Histeridae, described by Caterino & Tishechkin in 2008. It is native to California and has been documented in association with ant colonies of Solenopsis amblychila, suggesting a myrmecophilous lifestyle. As a member of the subfamily Haeteriinae, it belongs to a group known for specialized relationships with ants.
Casey's lady beetle, Casey's ladybird
Hippodamia caseyi, commonly known as Casey's lady beetle, is a small lady beetle species in the family Coccinellidae. Adults measure 4.80–6.70 mm in length. The species is native to western North America, with confirmed records from British Columbia, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Alberta. The pronotum sometimes displays pale spots. Like other members of the genus Hippodamia, it is likely a predator of small insects such as aphids, though specific ecological studies for this species are limited.
Leconte's lady beetle, glacial lady beetle (Leconte's form)
Hippodamia glacialis lecontei is a subspecies of lady beetle (family Coccinellidae) native to North America. It belongs to a genus widely recognized for its role as aphid predators in agricultural and natural ecosystems. The subspecies epithet 'lecontei' honors the American entomologist John Lawrence LeConte. Like other Hippodamia species, it is a generalist predator, though specific ecological studies on this subspecies are limited compared to the well-studied convergent lady beetle (Hippodamia convergens).
A genus of flea beetles in the family Chrysomelidae containing three described species distributed across the Nearctic and Palaearctic regions. The genus was established by Foudras in 1859. American specimens were historically misidentified as the Eurasian species H. adonidis until taxonomic revision established H. americana as a distinct species based on aedeagus morphology.
Horsetail Flea Beetle
A small flea beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, first described by W.J. Brown in 1942. The species is endemic to North America with confirmed records from western Canadian provinces including Alberta, British Columbia, and Manitoba. As a member of the genus Hippuriphila, it is associated with horsetail plants (Equisetum), though specific host relationships for this species remain poorly documented. The common name reflects this presumed ecological association.
Hirsutotriplax mcclevei is a species of pleasing fungus beetle (family Erotylidae) described by Skelley in 1993. The genus Hirsutotriplax is distinguished by dense setation, and this species is one of several North American members of the group. It belongs to a family whose larvae and adults are primarily associated with fungal substrates. The species is known from North America, with records from the southwestern United States.
clown beetle
Hister comes is a species of clown beetle in the family Histeridae, first described by Lewis in 1888. It is found in Central America and North America, with records from the southwestern United States (Arizona, New Mexico, Texas) and Mexico. As a member of Histeridae, it belongs to a family of predaceous beetles commonly associated with carrion and decomposing organic matter.
clown beetle
Hister curtatus is a species of clown beetle in the family Histeridae, a group characterized by their shiny metallic appearance and flattened legs. The species is known from North America, with records from both the United States and Canada. Like other hister beetles, it is presumed to be predaceous, though specific ecological details for this species remain poorly documented. It was first described by J.E. LeConte in 1844.
clown beetle
Hister defectus is a species of clown beetle in the family Histeridae, described by J.E. LeConte in 1860. It is distributed across much of eastern and central North America, with records from Canada and the United States. Like other members of Histeridae, it is likely predaceous, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
clown beetle
Hister humilis is a species of clown beetle in the family Histeridae, described by Fall in 1910. It is distributed across Central America and North America, with records from the southwestern United States (Arizona), Mexico, Guatemala, and Costa Rica. As a member of the genus Hister, it belongs to a diverse group of predatory beetles commonly associated with decomposing organic matter.
clown beetle
Hister indistinctus is a species of clown beetle in the family Histeridae, first described by Thomas Say in 1825. It is found in North America, with distribution records spanning much of the eastern and central United States. As a member of the Histeridae, it likely exhibits the family's characteristic predatory behavior, though specific ecological details for this species remain poorly documented. The species name 'indistinctus' suggests it may be challenging to distinguish from related species.
clown beetle
Hister lucanus is a species of clown beetle in the family Histeridae, described by Horn in 1873. It is distributed across parts of North America and Central America. Like other members of its family, it possesses the characteristic flattened legs that give clown beetles their common name.
clown beetle
Hister militaris is a species of clown beetle (family Histeridae) described by Horn in 1870. It belongs to the genus Hister, one of the most species-rich genera in the family. The species occurs in western North America, with records from British Columbia south through the western United States to California and Arizona. Like other hister beetles, it is likely predaceous, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
clown beetle
Hister sarcinatus is a species of clown beetle in the family Histeridae, first described by Lewis in 1898. The species belongs to the genus Hister, one of the most diverse genera within this family of predatory beetles. It is distributed across parts of North America and Central America. Like other hister beetles, it is likely predatory, though specific ecological details for this species remain poorly documented.
clown beetle
Hister servus is a species of clown beetle in the family Histeridae, characterized by its compact, shiny black body typical of the genus. It belongs to the H. servus species group, a Neotropical radiation centered in Mexico and Central America with some lineages extending into the southeastern United States. The species has been documented across a broad geographic range spanning the Caribbean, Central America, and North America.
clown beetles
Histerini is a tribe of clown beetles (Histeridae) comprising at least 540 described species. Members are primarily associated with decomposing organic matter, particularly dung, where they function as predators. The tribe includes genera such as Hister, Margarinotus, and Atholus. Several species have experienced population declines in parts of their range due to agricultural intensification.
fruit and flower chafers
Hologymnetis is a genus of fruit and flower chafers in the scarab beetle family Scarabaeidae, comprising approximately eight described species. The genus was established by Martinez in 1949 and is classified within the subfamily Cetoniinae and tribe Gymnetini. Species in this genus are distributed in the Neotropical region.
clown beetle
Hololepta minuta is a species of clown beetle (family Histeridae) first described by Erichson in 1834. It belongs to the genus Hololepta, a group characterized by their flattened, compact bodies adapted for living in tight spaces. The species has a broad distribution across the Americas, ranging from the southern United States through Central America and into South America, including Caribbean islands.
clown beetle
Hololepta populnea is a species of clown beetle in the family Histeridae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1851. The species is distributed across southwestern United States and Mexico, extending into Central America. As a member of the genus Hololepta, it exhibits the characteristic flattened body form adapted for life under bark and in tight spaces. The specific epithet 'populnea' suggests an association with Populus (poplar/cottonwood) trees, though this host relationship requires confirmation.
clown beetle
Hololepta quadridentata is a species of clown beetle in the family Histeridae, characterized by its flattened body form typical of the genus. It is widely distributed across the Americas, from the southern United States through Central America and into South America. The species has also been introduced to Spain. Like other members of Histeridae, it is associated with decaying organic matter.
handsome fungus beetle
Holoparamecus pacificus is a species of handsome fungus beetle in the family Endomychidae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1863. The species is recorded from North America. Members of the genus Holoparamecus are small beetles associated with fungal habitats. Beyond its taxonomic placement and geographic distribution, specific ecological and biological details for this species remain poorly documented in the scientific literature.
polypore fungus beetles
Holostrophus is a genus of small beetles in the family Tetratomidae, commonly known as polypore fungus beetles. The genus contains seventeen described species distributed across North America and Asia. These beetles are closely associated with bracket fungi (polypores) on decaying wood. The genus was established by G.H. Horn in 1888.
Homaeotarsus badius is a rove beetle (family Staphylinidae) described by Gravenhorst in 1802. It is recorded from eastern North America, with distribution records spanning Canada (Ontario, Quebec) and the eastern and central United States. As a member of the subfamily Paederinae, it belongs to a diverse group of predatory beetles commonly found in soil and leaf litter habitats.
A rove beetle (family Staphylinidae) described by LeConte in 1878. The species epithet 'floridanus' indicates a primary association with Florida, though records extend to Maryland and New Jersey. As a member of subfamily Paederinae, it belongs to a diverse group of rove beetles characterized by relatively short elytra and flexible abdomens.
Homaeotarsus strenuus is a species of rove beetle (Staphylinidae: Paederinae) described by Casey in 1905. The species is known from scattered records across the central and eastern United States. As a member of the Paederinae, it belongs to a diverse subfamily of rove beetles, many of which are associated with moist habitats and decaying organic matter. Very little specific biological information has been published for this particular species.
Homalota is a genus of rove beetles established by Mannerheim in 1830. The genus contains more than 80 described species and is classified within the tribe Homalotini of the subfamily Aleocharinae. Members of this genus share the characteristic short elytra and exposed abdominal segments typical of Staphylinidae. The genus has been documented in northern European countries including Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
leaf-rolling weevils
Homoeolabus is a genus of leaf-rolling weevils in the beetle family Attelabidae, established by Jekel in 1860. The genus contains at least two described species: Homoeolabus analis and Homoeolabus similis. Members of this genus are known for their distinctive nidification behavior involving the rolling of leaves to create protective structures for their eggs and larvae.
Hoplia hirta is a scarab beetle species in the family Scarabaeidae, described by LeConte in 1880. It is distributed in the western United States, with records from California, Nevada, and Oregon. Like other members of the genus Hoplia, it is likely associated with flowering plants as an adult, though specific ecological details for this species remain poorly documented. The species name 'hirta' refers to hairy or bristly characteristics, presumably of the adult beetle's body surface.
Hoppingiana is a genus of soft-bodied beetles in the family Melyridae, established by Blaisdell in 1924. The genus is poorly documented in scientific literature, with only 11 observations recorded on iNaturalist as of the available data. Like other melyrid beetles, members of this genus likely exhibit the characteristic soft elytra and flexible body form typical of the family. The genus name honors an entomologist, following the common practice of patronymic nomenclature in coleopteran taxonomy.
Horistonotus obtusus is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae. As a member of this family, it possesses the characteristic clicking mechanism formed by a prosternal spine and mesosternal groove that allows the beetle to right itself when overturned. The genus Horistonotus is part of the diverse elaterid fauna of North America.