handsome fungus beetles
Mycetina is a genus of handsome fungus beetles in the family Endomychidae, established by Mulsant in 1846. The genus comprises approximately 11 described species distributed across the Northern Hemisphere, with records from Europe, North America, and the Eastern Palearctic. Members are associated with fungal habitats and serve as hosts for phoretic mites.
handsome fungus beetle
Mycetina hornii is a species of handsome fungus beetle in the family Endomychidae, first described by Crotch in 1873. It is recorded from North America, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain limited in published literature. The genus Mycetina belongs to a group of beetles commonly associated with fungal habitats.
comb-clawed beetles
Mycetochara is a genus of comb-clawed beetles in the family Tenebrionidae, containing at least 30 described species. The genus is classified in the subfamily Alleculinae and is distributed across Europe, Russia, and parts of North America. Recent taxonomic revisions have clarified species boundaries in European Russia and the Russian Caucasus, describing new species and resolving synonymies.
Mycetochara bicolor is a species of darkling beetle in the family Tenebrionidae, described by Couper in 1865. It is known from eastern Canada, with records from New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Quebec. As a member of the Tenebrionidae, it belongs to a large family of beetles commonly associated with decaying plant matter and fungi.
Hairy Fungus Beetles
Mycetophagidae, commonly known as hairy fungus beetles, is a family of small beetles in the superfamily Tenebrionoidea. The family comprises approximately 200 species across 18 genera worldwide. Species range from 1.0 to 6.5 mm in length. Both larvae and adults inhabit decaying leaf litter, fungi, and subcortical environments, with most species feeding on fungi.
hairy fungus beetle
Mycetophagus distinctus is a species of hairy fungus beetle in the family Mycetophagidae, described by Hatch in 1962. As a member of this family, it is associated with fungal habitats, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented. The species is known from North America, with records from Canada (Alberta, British Columbia) and the United States.
hairy fungus beetle
Mycetophagus melsheimeri is a species of hairy fungus beetle described by LeConte in 1856. It belongs to the family Mycetophagidae, a group of beetles associated with fungal habitats. The species is known from North America, with records primarily from the United States. Limited observational data exist, with only seven records documented on iNaturalist.
hairy fungus beetle
Mycetophagus obsoletus is a species of hairy fungus beetle in the family Mycetophagidae, described by Melsheimer in 1844. The species is known from North America, with records from the United States. As a member of the Mycetophagidae, it is associated with fungal habitats.
Mycetophagus pini is a species of hairy fungus beetle in the family Mycetophagidae, described by Ziegler in 1845. The genus Mycetophagus comprises beetles associated with fungal growth on decaying wood. Records indicate this species occurs in North America, specifically the United States. As with other members of its family, it likely inhabits environments where fungi colonize dead or dying wood.
Mychocerinus is a small genus of beetles in the family Murmidiidae, established by Ślipiński in 1990. The genus contains two described species: Mychocerinus arizonensis from Arizona and Mychocerinus depressus described by LeConte in 1866. Murmidiidae beetles are small, often found in association with fungi or decaying plant matter. The genus appears to have limited documentation with few observational records.
Mychocerinus depressus is a small beetle species in the family Murmidiidae, first described by LeConte in 1866. The species is found in North America, with confirmed records from Ontario, Canada. Murmidiidae is a small family of beetles within the order Coleoptera, and members of this family are generally associated with decaying plant material and fungi. Very little is known about the specific biology or ecology of M. depressus beyond its basic taxonomic placement and geographic distribution.
minute bark beetles
Mychocerus is a genus of minute bark beetles in the family Cerylonidae, established by Erichson in 1845. The genus contains at least two described species: M. discretus (Casey, 1890) and M. striatus (Sen Gupta & Crowson, 1973). These beetles are small, inconspicuous insects associated with dead or decaying wood.
Mychocerus striatus is a minute bark beetle in the family Cerylonidae, a group of small predatory beetles associated with dead and decaying wood. The species was described by Sen Gupta and Crowson in 1973 and is known from North America. Cerylonidae beetles are typically found in forested habitats where they inhabit the subcortical zone of dead trees.
Mycotrogus angustus is a species of darkling beetle in the family Tenebrionidae, described by Horn in 1870. The genus Mycotrogus belongs to a diverse family of beetles commonly known for their association with arid environments and detritivorous feeding habits. Very little specific information has been published about this particular species.
Sandhills Earth-boring Scarab Beetle
Mycotrupes retusus is a species of earth-boring scarab beetle in the family Geotrupidae. It is endemic to the sandhills region of the southeastern United States, specifically North Carolina and South Carolina. The species is poorly known, with only eight documented observations on iNaturalist and minimal published biological information. As a member of the Geotrupidae, it likely exhibits fossorial behavior typical of the family.
Palm and Flower Beetles
Mycteridae is a small family of tenebrionoid beetles comprising approximately 30 genera and 160 species distributed worldwide. The family includes three subfamilies—Mycterinae, Hemipeplinae, and Eurypinae (= Lacconotinae)—which exhibit extreme morphological diversity that complicates family-level diagnosis of adults. Species occur across temperate and tropical regions of both hemispheres, with about 20 species in Australia and representatives of three genera (*Mycterus*, *Hemipeplus*, *Lacconotus*) in North America. The family has been recently referred to as "palm and flower beetles" by some authors.
palm and flower beetles
Mycterus is a genus of beetles in the family Mycteridae, commonly referred to as palm and flower beetles. The genus contains approximately seven described species distributed in North America. Species in this genus are associated with palms and flowers, though specific ecological relationships remain incompletely documented. The genus was established by Clairville in 1798.
Mycterus canescens is a species of beetle in the family Mycteridae, first described by Horn in 1879. It is found in North America. The genus Mycterus belongs to a small family of beetles whose members are generally associated with decaying plant material and fungi. Beyond basic taxonomic placement and geographic distribution, specific biological details for this species remain poorly documented in accessible literature.
Mycterus marmoratus is a species of beetle in the family Mycteridae, described by Pollock in 1993. The genus Mycterus belongs to a small family of beetles with limited documentation in available sources. No specific ecological or behavioral information for this species has been located in the provided context. The species epithet 'marmoratus' (marbled) may refer to coloration pattern, though this is not confirmed.
Myochrous magnus is a species of leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, first described by American entomologist Charles Frederic August Schaeffer in 1904. The species occurs in Central America and North America. As a member of the genus Myochrous, it belongs to a group of leaf beetles whose biology and ecology remain poorly documented in the scientific literature.
Myoplatypus flavicornis is a species of weevil in the family Curculionidae, first described by Fabricius in 1777. The species was originally placed in the genus Bostrichus and has also been referred to under the genus Brachyelatus. It belongs to the large and diverse group of true weevils characterized by their elongated snouts.
Myrmechixenus is a genus of darkling beetles in the family Tenebrionidae, subfamily Diaperinae. The genus contains two recognized species: M. lathridioides and M. picinus. Members of this genus are small beetles associated with ant colonies.
Myrmechixenus lathridioides is a small beetle in the family Tenebrionidae, described by Crotch in 1873. The genus name derives from Greek roots meaning 'ant guest,' indicating an association with ant colonies. It belongs to the subfamily Lagriinae, a group of darkling beetles with diverse ecological habits. The species epithet references a superficial resemblance to beetles in the family Lathridiidae (plaster beetles).
Myrmetini is a tribe of clown beetles (Histeridae) within the subfamily Saprininae, established by Portevin in 1929. The tribe is currently treated as a synonym in modern classifications, with its constituent genera generally reassigned to other tribes, particularly Saprinini. Members of this group were historically associated with ant colonies (myrmecophily), a trait reflected in the tribe's name derived from Greek 'myrmex' (ant). The taxonomic status reflects ongoing revisionary work in Histeridae systematics.
antlike weevil
Myrmex basalis is a species of antlike weevil in the family Curculionidae. The species was described by Schaeffer in 1907 and is currently classified under the genus Myrmex, though it was previously placed in Otidocephalus. Very little is known about its biology or distribution beyond basic taxonomic records.
antlike weevil
Myrmex scrobicollis is a species of antlike weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae. The genus Myrmex comprises weevils with elongated, ant-mimicking body forms. This species occurs in North America. The common name "antlike weevil" refers to morphological resemblance to ants, though the specific adaptive significance of this mimicry in M. scrobicollis has not been documented.
antlike weevil
Myrmex subglaber is a species of ant-mimicking weevil in the family Curculionidae. The species was originally described by Schaeffer in 1907 under the genus Otidocephalus, and is currently classified under Myrmex. Like other members of this genus, it exhibits morphological adaptations resembling ants, a form of protective mimicry common in this weevil lineage. The species is native to North America.
Mystonectes titulus is a species of diving beetle in the family Dytiscidae, subfamily Hydroporinae. It is a small predatory aquatic beetle inhabiting freshwater environments. The species was described by Leech in 1945 and is known from North America.
Minute Bog and Skiff Beetles
Myxophaga is a small suborder of Coleoptera comprising approximately 65 described species across four extant families: Lepiceridae, Hydroscaphidae, Sphaeriusidae, and Torridincolidae. These beetles are among the smallest in the order, ranging from small to minute in size. All members are aquatic or semiaquatic, with many species inhabiting hygropetric environments—thin water films on rock surfaces in running water. The suborder is characterized by distinctive morphological features including clubbed antennae with fewer than nine segments, open mesocoxal cavities, and apically rolled hind wings in resting position.
Streaked Lady Beetle
Myzia pullata, commonly known as the streaked lady beetle, is a species of lady beetle in the family Coccinellidae. It is native to North America with a broad geographic range extending from Labrador to South Carolina and westward to Alberta and Colorado. Adults are relatively large for the family, measuring 6.5–8 mm in length, and display distinctive pale brownish-yellow coloration with dark brown markings on the pronotum.
Nalassus californicus is a species of darkling beetle in the family Tenebrionidae, first described by Mannerheim in 1843. The species epithet reflects its association with California. As a member of this large beetle family, it likely inhabits dry, terrestrial environments typical of many tenebrionids. Very few observations of this species have been recorded, with only two documented observations in iNaturalist as of the knowledge cutoff.
Namunaria pacifica is a species of cylindrical bark beetle in the family Zopheridae, first described by Horn in 1878. It is one of approximately 20 species in the genus Namunaria, which belongs to the tribe Synchitini. The species is found in western North America, with records from British Columbia, Canada. Like other members of its genus, it is associated with dead wood habitats.
Nanobius is a genus of rove beetles (family Staphylinidae) in the subfamily Pseudopsinae, described by Herman in 1977. Members of this genus are small beetles characterized by reduced elytra that leave most of the abdomen exposed, a defining trait of the family. The genus is part of the diverse staphylinid radiation, though specific ecological and biological details remain poorly documented in available literature.
Flower Bud Weevil
Nanophyes marmoratus is a small weevil in the family Brentidae, commonly known as the Flower Bud Weevil. It is native to Europe and has been introduced to North America. The species is associated with flower buds of its host plants, though specific host relationships require further documentation. It is one of approximately 180 species in the genus Nanophyes, a group of minute weevils typically under 5 mm in length.
Nanops is a genus of weevils in the family Curculionidae, established by W.G. Dietz in 1891. It belongs to the superfamily Curculionoidea within the suborder Polyphaga. The genus is poorly documented in public sources, with minimal information available regarding its constituent species, ecology, or morphology.
Narberdia aridulus is a species of true weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae, described by Burke in 1976. It belongs to a genus within the diverse weevil family, which is one of the largest families of beetles. The species is known to occur in North America. Available information on this species is limited, with only one observation recorded on iNaturalist.
lined flat bark beetle
Narthecius grandiceps is a species of lined flat bark beetle in the family Laemophloeidae. It was described by LeConte in 1863. The species is found in North America and is part of a family whose members are commonly known as flat bark beetles due to their characteristic flattened body form that allows them to inhabit spaces under bark.
Naupactus pallidus is a species of broad-nosed weevil in the family Curculionidae, subfamily Entiminae. It belongs to the diverse Neotropical genus Naupactus, commonly known as white-fringed weevils. Species in this genus are characterized by their elongated bodies, distinct rostrums, and often pale or whitish markings on the elytra. Many Naupactus species have become agricultural pests, with some introduced to North America.
Naupactus peregrinus is a species of broad-nosed weevil in the family Curculionidae, subfamily Entiminae. It belongs to the large Neotropical genus Naupactus, commonly known as "white-fringed weevils." The species has been recorded from the southeastern United States (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida) and parts of South America (Chaco, Entre Ríos in Argentina). Like other members of its genus, it is likely associated with vegetation and may have been introduced to some regions, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Nausibius clavicornis is a cosmopolitan silvanid flat bark beetle known primarily as a pest of stored sugar products. It is frequently recorded from sugar commodities and has been most commonly collected from sugar in Trinidad, where it appears restricted to this substrate. Under laboratory conditions, development from egg to adult averages 30 days. The species exhibits relatively high fecundity and adult longevity, with females living up to 163 days and producing an average of 275 eggs. However, it is unlikely to multiply rapidly in raw or unrefined sugar, and any deterioration it causes in stored products is minor compared to other factors.
silvanid flat bark beetle
Nausibius repandus is a species of silvanid flat bark beetle in the family Silvanidae, first described by LeConte in 1866. It is found in North America. The species belongs to a genus of beetles commonly associated with stored products and decaying plant material. Very few specific details about its biology or ecology have been documented in the available literature.
Neapion frosti is a species of straight-snouted weevil in the family Brentidae, originally described as Apion frosti by Kissinger in 1968 and later transferred to the genus Neapion. It is a small beetle known from eastern Canada, with records from New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Quebec. The genus Neapion contains species associated with various host plants, though specific ecological details for N. frosti remain poorly documented.
Nebria arkansana edwardsi is a subspecies of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, described by Kavanaugh in 1979. As a member of the genus Nebria, it belongs to a group of beetles commonly associated with riparian and moist forest habitats. The subspecies designation indicates geographic variation within the broader N. arkansana species complex.
A subspecies of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, originally described from western North America. As a member of the subgenus Boreonebria, it belongs to a lineage of cold-adapted carabid beetles typically associated with montane and boreal environments. The subspecific designation indicates geographic or morphological variation within the broader species N. crassicornis.
frigid gazelle beetle
Nebria frigida is a ground beetle species in the subfamily Nebriinae, described by R.F. Sahlberg in 1844. It exhibits a Holarctic distribution spanning the Palearctic and Nearctic realms. Adults are nocturnal and carnivorous. The species inhabits cold-temperate and boreal regions, with populations established across northern Eurasia and western North America.
Nebrioporus is a genus of diving beetles (Dytiscidae) established by Régimbart in 1906. The genus has been divided into eight species-groups based on morphological character analysis, replacing historical subgeneric divisions. It contains numerous species distributed across Europe, North Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, with the N. depressus-group being the most speciose.
Nebrioporus depressus is a predaceous diving beetle (Coleoptera: Dytiscidae) first described by Fabricius in 1775. It belongs to the N. depressus-group, the most speciose species-group within the genus Nebrioporus. The species is distributed across the Holarctic region, occurring in Europe, Northern Asia (excluding China), and North America. As a member of Dytiscidae, it is adapted to aquatic habitats where it functions as an active predator.
Nebrioporus rotundatus is a species of diving beetle in the family Dytiscidae, occurring in North America. It belongs to a genus of small predaceous diving beetles commonly found in freshwater habitats. The species was described by LeConte in 1863 and is currently accepted as valid.
Nectoporus crassulus is a species of predaceous diving beetle (family Dytiscidae) described by Fall in 1923. It belongs to the subfamily Hydroporinae, a diverse group of small to medium-sized diving beetles. The genus Nectoporus is part of the subtribe Deronectina, which contains species primarily associated with freshwater habitats.