Luperosoma parallelum is a small leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, measuring 4.3–5.2 mm as an adult. The species is characterized by a reddish brown head and dark elytra with pale margins. It is known from a limited distribution in the south-central United States.
Lupinocolus is a genus of broad-nosed weevils (subfamily Entiminae) in the family Curculionidae. The genus was established by Van Dyke in 1936 and contains at least one described species, L. blaisdelli. Like other entimine weevils, members of this genus possess a short, broad rostrum and geniculate (elbowed) antennae. The genus name suggests an association with lupine plants (genus Lupinus), though this host relationship requires confirmation.
travertine beetle
Lutrochus laticeps is a species of travertine beetle in the family Lutrochidae, first described by Casey in 1893. It was rediscovered in Kansas, USA, representing a significant range extension. The species is associated with freshwater stream habitats in eastern North America.
travertine beetle
Lutrochus luteus is a species of travertine beetle in the family Lutrochidae, first described by LeConte in 1852. It is found in North America. The species belongs to a small family of aquatic beetles commonly known as travertine beetles, which are associated with freshwater habitats.
net-winged beetles
Lycidae is a cosmopolitan family of beetles commonly known as net-winged beetles. Adults are typically elongated, 10–15 mm in length, with brick-red or black-and-orange coloration and long, serrated antennae. The family is notable for its distinctive reticulated wing venation, chemical defenses against predators, and participation in extensive Müllerian mimicry complexes with other beetles and even moths. Several lineages exhibit neoteny, with females retaining larval morphology into adulthood.
handsome fungus beetle
Lycoperdina ferruginea is a species of handsome fungus beetle in the family Endomychidae. It is found in North America. The species was first described by J.E. LeConte in 1824. As a member of Endomychidae, it is associated with fungal habitats.
Lycostomus fulvellus is a species of handsome fungus beetle in the family Endomychidae. This small beetle is associated with fungal substrates and is part of a genus containing approximately 20 described species distributed primarily in tropical and subtropical regions. The species was described based on morphological characteristics typical of the genus, including compact body form and pubescent elytra.
Lycostomus sagittatus is a species of net-winged beetle (family Lycidae) in the order Coleoptera. As a member of the Lycidae, it belongs to a family characterized by soft bodies, elytra with distinctive net-like venation patterns, and often bright aposematic coloration. The species is known from extremely limited occurrence records, with only two observations documented in iNaturalist.
Lycostomus simulans is a species of firefly in the family Lampyridae. It belongs to the genus Lycostomus, which comprises bioluminescent beetles found in North America. The specific epithet 'simulans' suggests a resemblance to other species, though the exact nature of this similarity is not detailed in available sources. Like other fireflies, this species likely produces light through chemical bioluminescence, though specific behavioral or ecological details for this particular species are not well documented.
Powderpost beetles, Powder-post beetles
Lyctinae (powderpost beetles) is a subfamily of approximately 70 species of woodboring beetles within the family Bostrichidae. Members are distinguished by their reduced prothorax, which leaves the head more visible than in most woodboring beetles, and by antennal clubs with two segments. The subfamily includes three tribes—Lyctini, Trogoxylini, and Cephalotomini (the latter now synonymized with Trogoxylini)—and occurs worldwide. Some genera exhibit unusual ecological strategies, including the use of galleries created by other beetles rather than excavating their own.
powder-post beetle
Lyctus opaculus is a powder-post beetle in the family Bostrichidae. It occurs in North America, with records from Canada (Ontario and Québec) and the United States. The species belongs to a genus whose members are known for infesting seasoned hardwoods.
net-winged beetles
Lygistopterus is a genus of net-winged beetles (family Lycidae) comprising approximately 11 described species. The genus exhibits the characteristic aposematic coloration typical of Lycidae, with bright orange and black patterns advertising chemical defenses. Species occur across North America and Europe, including an Italian endemic, L. anorachilus. Members of this genus are distinguished from related lycid genera by specific morphological features of the head, prothorax, and male genitalia.
Lygistopterus dimidiatus is a species of net-winged beetle in the family Lycidae. The genus Lygistopterus is characterized by soft-bodied beetles with distinctive net-veined elytra. The specific epithet 'dimidiatus' suggests a divided or half-patterned coloration, which is typical of many lycid species that exhibit aposematic (warning) coloration. Like other members of Lycidae, this species likely produces defensive compounds that make it unpalatable to predators.
Lygistopterus fervens is a species of net-winged beetle in the family Lycidae. The species belongs to a genus characterized by soft-bodied beetles with distinctive net-veined elytra. Net-winged beetles (Lycidae) are known for their aposematic coloration, typically orange and black, which advertises their chemical defenses to predators. The specific epithet 'fervens' suggests a connection to heat or intensity, though the etymological basis is not documented in available sources. The species has been documented through limited observations on iNaturalist.
Lygistopterus perfacetus is a species of net-winged beetle in the family Lycidae. Members of this genus are characterized by their soft, flexible elytra and often bright coloration. The species is known from the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. Like other lycids, adults are typically found in association with flowers or vegetation and are thought to be mimics of other chemically defended insects.
Lygistopterus slevini is a species of net-winged beetle in the family Lycidae. As with other lycids, adults are likely to exhibit aposematic coloration warning of chemical defenses. The species is documented from the southwestern United States, with records from Arizona and New Mexico. Observations suggest activity in late spring to early summer, consistent with the phenology of related net-winged beetles in arid regions.
Lyreus alleni is a species of cylindrical bark beetle in the family Zopheridae. It was described by Ivie and Slipinski in 2001. The species is known from North America.
Lystronychus championi is a species of darkling beetle in the family Tenebrionidae, described by George Henry Horn in 1894. As a member of this diverse beetle family, it belongs to a group known for their adaptation to arid environments and nocturnal habits. The species epithet honors an individual named Champion, likely the collector or another person significant to its discovery. Very little specific biological information is available for this particular species.
Lystronychus piliferus is a species of darkling beetle (family Tenebrionidae) described by Champion in 1888. It is one of approximately 20 species in the genus Lystronychus, a group of tenebrionids found in the Americas. The species has been documented in Colombia and Mexico based on specimen records. Like other members of Tenebrionidae, it is adapted to arid or semi-arid environments, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Lystronychus scapularis is a species of darkling beetle in the family Tenebrionidae, described by Champion in 1888. It belongs to a diverse family of beetles commonly found in arid and semi-arid environments. The genus Lystronychus is part of the tenebrionid radiation in North America, with this species recorded from Mexico.
Lytta funerea is a species of blister beetle in the family Meloidae, first described by Fall in 1901. It belongs to the subgenus Paralytta within the genus Lytta. The species is known from North America, with museum records indicating specimens have been collected in the southwestern United States. As a member of Meloidae, it possesses the family-characteristic chemical defense system involving cantharidin, a blistering compound. The specific epithet "funerea" suggests a dark or somber coloration typical of many Paralytta species.
antlike flower beetle
Macratria brunnea is a species of antlike flower beetle in the family Anthicidae. It is found in Central America and North America. The species was described by Casey in 1895.
antlike flower beetle
Macratria confusa is a species of antlike flower beetle in the family Anthicidae, described by LeConte in 1855. It is found in North America, with recorded observations in Ontario and Québec, Canada. The genus Macratria belongs to the subfamily Macratriinae, a group of small beetles characterized by their ant-like appearance.
antlike flower beetles
Macratriinae is a subfamily of antlike flower beetles (family Anthicidae) established by LeConte in 1862. The subfamily contains at least two genera: Macratria Newman, 1838 and Thambospasta Werner, 1974. Species diversity is concentrated in tropical regions, with significant representation in the Papuan Region, Wallacea, and the Americas. Recent taxonomic work has substantially expanded the known species count, with over 30 described species recognized.
Macrelmis texana is a species of riffle beetle in the family Elmidae, described by Schaeffer in 1911. It belongs to a genus of aquatic beetles adapted to living in fast-flowing water. The species has been recorded from both Central America and North America.
Macreurops is a genus of beetles in the family Monotomidae, established by Casey in 1916. The genus is monotypic, containing only the single species Macreurops longicollis. Monotomidae, commonly known as root-eating beetles, are a small family of polyphagan beetles. Information on Macreurops beyond its taxonomic status is extremely limited.
Macrolygistopterus ignitus is a species of net-winged beetle in the family Lycidae. Members of this genus are characterized by their soft, flexible elytra with distinctive reticulate venation patterns. The species epithet "ignitus" suggests a fiery or reddish coloration, though specific color patterns for this species are not well documented. Only three observations are recorded on iNaturalist, indicating this species is rarely encountered or poorly documented.
Macronaemia is a genus of lady beetles (family Coccinellidae) containing three described species. The genus was established by Casey in 1899 and was long considered monotypic until additional species were recognized. It belongs to the diverse lady beetle radiation but remains relatively poorly documented compared to more familiar genera such as Coccinella or Harmonia.
riffle beetles
Macronychini is a tribe of riffle beetles within the family Elmidae, first described by Gistel in 1848. The tribe comprises more than 20 genera and over 80 described species. Members of this tribe are aquatic beetles associated with running water habitats. The tribe is taxonomically well-established but individual species continue to be described, particularly from underexplored regions such as China.
Macropogon is a genus of soft-bodied plant beetles in the family Artematopodidae, established by Victor Motschulsky in 1845. The genus contains at least three accepted species, with additional species listed in some sources. Members are classified within the superfamily Elateroidea and are characterized by their soft body structure relative to other beetles.
Pitchblack Soft-bodied Beetle
Macropogon piceus is a soft-bodied plant beetle in the family Artematopodidae, first described by LeConte in 1861. It occurs in North America with records from western and central Canadian provinces including Alberta, British Columbia, and Manitoba. The species is notable for its specific larval association with Paraleucobryum longifolium moss. As a member of the small family Artematopodidae, it represents one of relatively few documented species in this group of soft-bodied beetles.
Macropogon sequoiae is a species of soft-bodied plant beetle in the family Artematopodidae. It was described by Hopping in 1936. The species is known from North America. Members of this family are generally associated with vegetation and are considered rare and poorly studied.
Driftwood Weevil
Macrorhyncolus littoralis, commonly known as the driftwood weevil, is a species of true weevil in the family Curculionidae. The species is currently considered a synonym of Eutornus littoralis according to GBIF records. It has been documented in the conterminous 48 United States. The common name suggests an association with driftwood habitats, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Macrorrhyncha coxalis is a species of metallic wood-boring beetle in the family Buprestidae. The species belongs to a genus within the diverse buprestid fauna, though specific details about its biology and distribution remain poorly documented in available literature. Like other members of Buprestidae, it likely develops in woody plants, with larvae boring through cambium and sapwood. The genus Macrorrhyncha is not among the better-studied buprestid genera, and most information about this species would require examination of primary taxonomic literature or museum specimens.
wedge-shaped beetle
Macrosiagon dimidiata is a species of wedge-shaped beetle in the family Ripiphoridae, found in North America. Members of this family are characterized by their unusual body shape and parasitic or hypermetamorphic life histories. The species name 'dimidiata' refers to a divided or halved color pattern, though specific details of this marking are not well documented in accessible literature.
Madoniella is a genus of checkered beetles in the family Cleridae, established by Maurice Pic in 1935. The genus comprises approximately 11 described species distributed primarily in North America, with most species described in the early 20th century and two additional species described by Opitz in 2010 and 2011. Species in this genus are part of the diverse Cleridae family, commonly known as checkered beetles due to their often striking color patterns. The genus name honors the Italian entomologist Pietro Magistretti, whose nickname was 'Madoni'.
checkered beetle
Madoniella dislocata is a species of checkered beetle in the family Cleridae, first described by Thomas Say in 1825. It is native to North America, with confirmed records from Canada including Manitoba, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia. Like other members of Cleridae, it is predatory. The species has been documented through 137 iNaturalist observations.
Wedge-shaped bark weevil
Magdalis alutacea is a species of bark weevil in the family Curculionidae, commonly known as the wedge-shaped bark weevil. It occurs across North America including Canada and the United States. The species was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1878. It belongs to the genus Magdalis, a group of weevils associated with woody plants.
Red Elm Bark Weevil
Magdalis armicollis is a bark weevil in the family Curculionidae, commonly known as the red elm bark weevil. The species is strongly associated with elm trees (Ulmus), with larvae developing within wood and adults feeding on foliage. It occurs across eastern and central North America. The common name refers to its association with red elm (Ulmus rubra).
wedge-shaped bark weevil
Magdalis austera is a species of bark weevil described by Fall in 1913. It belongs to the genus Magdalis, a group of wedge-shaped weevils associated with woody plants. The species is known from North America, with confirmed records from the northeastern United States including Vermont. Two subspecies are recognized: M. a. austera and M. a. substriga.
Magdalis barbicornis is a species of wedge-shaped bark weevil in the family Curculionidae. It is a small beetle associated with woody plants. The species was described by Latreille in 1804 and occurs in North America. Like other members of the genus Magdalis, it is likely associated with coniferous or deciduous trees, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
wedge-shaped bark weevil
Magdalis cuneiformis is a species of bark weevil in the family Curculionidae. The species was described by George Henry Horn in 1873. It is known from North America, with records from British Columbia, Canada. The specific epithet "cuneiformis" refers to its wedge-shaped appearance.
wedge-shaped bark weevil
Magdalis gentilis is a species of wedge-shaped bark weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae. It is found in North America, with records from Canada (Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia) and the United States. The species was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1876. As a member of the genus Magdalis, it is associated with woody plants, though specific host associations for this species remain poorly documented.
Magdalis lecontei superba is a subspecies of weevil in the family Curculionidae. The genus Magdalis comprises bark and ambrosia beetles, with species typically associated with woody plants. The subspecific epithet 'superba' suggests this form may exhibit distinctive morphological features compared to the nominate subspecies. However, specific information regarding this particular subspecies is extremely limited in available literature.
wedge-shaped bark weevil
Magdalis olyra is a species of weevil in the family Curculionidae, commonly referred to as a wedge-shaped bark weevil. The species was described by Herbst in 1797. It belongs to the genus Magdalis, a group of bark-associated weevils. Observations are sparse, with limited documentation of its biology.
Soft-winged flower beetles
Malachiina is a subtribe of soft-winged flower beetles within the family Melyridae. Members are small, often brightly colored beetles frequently found on flowers and vegetation. The subtribe contains numerous genera and species distributed across multiple continents. They are distinguished within Malachiini by specific morphological characteristics of the male genitalia and other structural features.
Malachiini is a large tribe of soft-winged flower beetles in the family Melyridae, containing approximately 15 genera and at least 70 described species. Members of this tribe are characterized by their soft, flexible elytra and frequent association with flowers. The tribe was established by Fleming in 1821 and has a broad distribution with notable diversity in the Mediterranean region.
Malachius macer is a species of soft-winged flower beetle in the family Melyridae. Described by Horn in 1874, this species belongs to a genus commonly associated with flowers and vegetation. Like other malachiine beetles, adults likely feed on pollen and small insects. The species is recorded from British Columbia, Canada, though detailed biological information remains scarce.
Malachius mirandus is a species of soft-winged flower beetle in the family Melyridae. It was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1859. The species is known from the Pacific Northwest of North America. As a member of Malachiinae, it likely shares the general habitus of related soft-winged flower beetles, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.