Negastrius choris is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae. The genus Negastrius belongs to the subfamily Negastriinae, a group of small click beetles. This species has been documented through at least one observation on iNaturalist, indicating it is recognized in citizen science databases. Beyond basic taxonomic placement, specific biological details about this species remain poorly documented in accessible literature.
Colonist Click Beetle
Negastrius colon is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae, described by Horn in 1871. It is known from western Canada, specifically Alberta and British Columbia. The common name "Colonist Click Beetle" has been assigned through iNaturalist. As a member of the genus Negastrius, it belongs to a group of small click beetles, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain poorly documented in the scientific literature.
Negastrius rupicola is a click beetle species described by Wells in 1996. It belongs to the family Elateridae, a large group of beetles characterized by their ability to click and jump when threatened. The species is known from British Columbia, Canada. Very little published information exists regarding its biology, ecology, or specific habitat requirements.
Black and White Black Variegated Bruchid
Neltumius arizonensis is a species of leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, specifically placed in the seed beetle subfamily Bruchinae. The species is distributed across Central America and North America. Despite its specific epithet suggesting an Arizona connection, detailed ecological and biological information remains sparse in published literature.
Snakewood Bruchid
Neltumius texanus is a species of leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, found in Central America and North America. It is commonly known as the Snakewood Bruchid. The genus Neltumius was previously placed in the family Bruchidae (seed beetles) before that family was subsumed into Chrysomelidae. The specific epithet "texanus" indicates a connection to Texas, though the precise nature of this association (type locality or broader distribution) is not detailed in available sources. The species is represented by relatively few observations, with only 6 records documented on iNaturalist.
Nemadus triangulum is a small beetle species in the family Leiodidae, commonly known as round fungus beetles. It was described by Jeannel in 1936 and occurs in eastern North America. The species belongs to the subfamily Cholevinae, a group associated with subterranean and cave habitats. Very little is known about its specific biology or ecology.
Nematodes False Click Beetles
Nematodes is a genus of false click beetles in the family Eucnemidae, tribe Nematodini. These beetles are part of the Elateriformia superfamily within the order Coleoptera. The genus name 'Nematodes' has been historically confused with nematode worms (phylum Nematoda), but refers here to a distinct group of insects. Members of this genus are characterized by their placement within the Eucnemidae, a family commonly known as false click beetles due to their resemblance to click beetles (Elateridae) while lacking the prosternal process that enables the clicking mechanism.
Nematodes collaris is a species of beetle in the family Eucnemidae, commonly known as false click beetles. The genus Nematodes is part of the diverse beetle fauna, with species typically characterized by their elongated bodies and association with decaying wood. This species is known from very limited observations, with only two documented records on iNaturalist. Members of Eucnemidae are often found in forested habitats where their larvae develop in dead or decaying wood, contributing to nutrient cycling processes.
Nematodes penetrans is a species of false click beetle in the family Eucnemidae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1852. The genus name 'Nematodes' refers to the thread-like or worm-like appearance of these beetles, not to nematode worms. As a member of the Eucnemidae, it belongs to a group of beetles commonly known as false click beetles, which are distinguished from true click beetles (Elateridae) by their reduced ability to produce the characteristic clicking sound. The species has been documented in eastern Canada and parts of the northeastern United States.
Nematodes rugosipennis is a species of false click beetle in the family Eucnemidae. The genus Nematodes is part of a group of beetles commonly known as false click beetles, which are characterized by their inability to produce the clicking sound that true click beetles (Elateridae) use for righting themselves. Very little specific information is available for this particular species. The family Eucnemidae contains numerous species that are often associated with decaying wood and forest habitats.
Nematodinus lanieri is a species of beetle in the family Eucnemidae, commonly known as false click beetles. The genus Nematodinus is poorly documented in scientific literature, and this species is known from very few observations. Eucnemidae beetles are generally associated with decaying wood in forest habitats. The species name honors an individual, likely a collector or entomologist, but the etymology is not formally documented.
Nematoplus is a genus of false longhorn beetles in the family Stenotrachelidae, established by J.L. LeConte in 1855. The genus is classified within the subfamily Nematoplinae and contains at least three described species: N. collaris (LeConte, 1855), N. konoi, and N. yamato. Members of this genus are part of the small family Stenotrachelidae, which is placed in the superfamily Tenebrionoidea.
Nematoplus collaris is a species of false longhorn beetle in the family Stenotrachelidae. It is known from eastern North America, with records from New Brunswick, Ontario, and Québec in Canada. The species was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1855. Very little published information exists regarding its biology, habitat preferences, or ecology.
Eastern Black-headed Nemognatha
Nemognatha nemorensis is a blister beetle in the family Meloidae, commonly known as the Eastern Black-headed Nemognatha. It is found in North America, with distribution records from Canada (Ontario, Québec) and the United States (Vermont and broader eastern regions). The species belongs to a genus whose larvae are known to develop in the nests of solitary bees, though specific life history details for this species are limited in available sources.
Nemotarsus elegans is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1853. It belongs to the subfamily Lebiinae and tribe Cyclosomini. The species is known from North America, with occurrence records from the United States. Like other members of Carabidae, it is a predatory beetle.
Nemotarsus rhombifer is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, first described by Henry Walter Bates in 1883. It belongs to the subfamily Lebiinae and tribe Cyclosomini. The species has been recorded from Guatemala, Mexico, and the United States, spanning parts of Central and North America.
flower longhorn beetle
Neoalosterna capitata is a species of flower longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae. It is found in eastern North America, with records from Canada including New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Québec. The species was originally described by Newman in 1841 under the basionym Allosterna capitata. As a member of the subfamily Lepturinae, adults are likely associated with flowers, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Neobagous texanus is a species of weevil in the family Curculionidae, subfamily Bagoinae. The genus Neobagous belongs to a group of aquatic or semi-aquatic weevils commonly associated with wetland habitats. This species is named for Texas, indicating its described type locality or primary distribution center. Members of this genus are typically small, elongate weevils with adaptations for life in moist environments.
Neobaphion is a genus of darkling beetles (Tenebrionidae) established by Blaisdell in 1925. The genus is native to the Nearctic region and contains relatively few described species. As a member of the Tenebrionidae family, it belongs to one of the largest families of beetles, characterized by their generally cryptic habits and association with arid or semi-arid environments. The genus remains poorly studied, with limited published information on its biology and ecology.
Neobeyeria arizonensis is a species of rove beetle (family Staphylinidae) described in 1987 from Arizona. It belongs to the tribe Crematoxenini within the subfamily Aleocharinae, a diverse group of small to medium-sized beetles characterized by their shortened elytra that leave much of the abdomen exposed. As a member of this tribe, it is likely associated with termite colonies, though specific host relationships for this species remain undocumented.
Neobidessus pullus is a small predaceous diving beetle in the family Dytiscidae. The species occurs across North America and extends into the Neotropics. Two subspecies are recognized: the nominate N. p. pullus and N. p. floridanus described from Florida. As a member of the tribe Bidessini, it inhabits aquatic environments where it functions as an active predator.
Neobisnius is a genus of large rove beetles in the family Staphylinidae, established by Ganglbauer in 1895. The genus contains at least 39 recognized species in the New World, with additional species known from the Palearctic region. Species-level taxonomy has been extensively revised, with numerous synonymies resolved and subspecies recognized in some taxa.
A rove beetle in the family Staphylinidae, recognized as a valid species with *alternans* (Sharp) synonymized under it. Part of a genus revision that established species boundaries through morphological analysis of adult males.
Neoclypeodytes leachi is a species of predaceous diving beetle in the family Dytiscidae, first described by Leech in 1948. It belongs to the genus Neoclypeodytes, a group of small diving beetles within the tribe Bidessini. The species is known from North America, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain limited in published literature.
Neoclypeodytes ornatellus is a small diving beetle (Coleoptera: Dytiscidae) in the tribe Bidessini. The species was described by Fall in 1917 and is part of a western North American genus characterized by distinctive elytral maculation patterns. A lectotype was designated for this species in a 2001 revision of the genus.
Neoclypeodytes plicipennis is a predaceous diving beetle in the family Dytiscidae, first described by Crotch in 1873. It belongs to a western North American and northern Central American genus characterized by a distinctive pattern of two maculae on each elytron. A lectotype was designated for this species during the 2001 revision of the genus.
Neoclypeodytes roughleyi is a species of small diving beetle described by K.B. Miller in 2001 during a comprehensive revision of the genus Neoclypeodytes. It is one of eleven new species described in that revision, which recognized 25 valid species in this western North American and northern Central American genus. The genus is characterized by a distinctive pattern of two maculae on each elytron, the only known synapomorphy supporting its monophyly. As a member of the Bidessini tribe within Hydroporinae, it belongs to a group of small, often overlooked aquatic beetles.
Neoclytus interruptus is a species of longhorned beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1873. Like other members of the genus Neoclytus, it likely exhibits wasp-mimic coloration with contrasting light and dark markings. The species is recorded from North America, though specific details about its biology and host associations remain poorly documented compared to better-known congeners such as N. caprea and N. acuminatus.
Neoclytus modestus is a species of longhorned beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Fall in 1907. It belongs to the tribe Clytini, a group known for wasp-mimicking species with rapid, jerky movements. The species is poorly documented in the literature compared to congeners such as N. caprea and N. acuminatus. Its distribution includes parts of North America, though specific details remain limited.
Neoclytus tenuiscriptus is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Fall in 1907. It belongs to the genus Neoclytus, a group of wasp-mimicking beetles found in North America. The species is documented from Mexico and the United States, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain limited in available sources. Like other members of its genus, it likely exhibits wasp-like coloration and rapid movement as defensive adaptations.
Neoclytus torquatus is a species of longhorn beetle (family Cerambycidae) in the tribe Clytini. It was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1873. Like other members of the genus Neoclytus, it is likely a wasp mimic with rapid, darting movements that enhance its resemblance to stinging insects. The species is distributed in North America, with records from the United States and Mexico.
Rio Bravo Longhorn
Neocompsa bravo is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described in 2020. It belongs to the tribe Tropidini within the subfamily Cerambycinae. The species is known from the United States, with GBIF distribution records indicating occurrence in the US. It is commonly referred to as the Rio Bravo Longhorn.
Neocompsa mexicana is a species of longhorn beetle (family Cerambycidae) described by Thomson in 1865. It belongs to the subfamily Cerambycinae and tribe Tropidini. The species is distributed in Middle America and North America, with records from Costa Rica and Guatemala.
Neocrepidodera robusta is a species of flea beetle in the leaf beetle family Chrysomelidae. It was described by LeConte in 1874. The species is known from North America, with records from western and central Canadian provinces including Alberta, British Columbia, and Manitoba. As a member of the subfamily Alticinae, it possesses the enlarged hind femora characteristic of flea beetles, enabling jumping locomotion.
Neoerethistes is a genus of true weevils in the family Curculionidae containing more than 30 described species. The genus was renamed from Erethistes in 1982 to avoid homonymy with a genus of South Asian river catfishes. The sole North American representative north of Mexico is N. arizonicus, which occurs in the southwestern United States.
Neofidia cana is a species of leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. The genus Neofidia was established relatively recently, with species transferred from related genera based on morphological and phylogenetic studies. This species is part of a group of Neotropical leaf beetles. Records of this species remain sparse, with limited observational data available.
Neogalerucella lineola is a species of leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. The species is currently classified under the genus Neogalerucella, though it was historically placed in Galerucella. It belongs to a group of beetles commonly known as leaf beetles, which are primarily herbivorous and often associated with specific host plants. The taxonomic status of this species as a synonym of Galerucella lineola indicates ongoing revisions in the classification of this genus group.
V-marked Lady Beetle
Neoharmonia venusta venusta is a subspecies of lady beetle in the family Coccinellidae. The nominate subspecies is characterized by distinctive coloration including a metallic blue elytra with an orange or reddish pronotum, creating a striking V-shaped or contrasting pattern. It occurs in North America, with records spanning multiple regions. Like other lady beetles, it is a predator of soft-bodied insects. The species has been documented through citizen science platforms and appears to be encountered regularly enough to have accumulated several hundred observations.
Neohedobia is a monotypic genus of beetles in the family Ptinidae, containing a single described species, N. texana. The genus was established by Fisher in 1919. Members of Ptinidae are commonly known as death-watch beetles or spider beetles.
Neohedobia texana is a small beetle species in the family Ptinidae (formerly placed in Anobiidae), described by Fisher in 1919. The genus Neohedobia is part of the diverse group of anobiid beetles commonly known as deathwatch beetles or furniture beetles. Very little published information exists on the natural history of this particular species, which appears to be rarely collected and poorly represented in entomological collections.
Neohypdonus musculus is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae. It was described by Eschscholtz in 1822. The species is known from northwestern North America, with confirmed records from British Columbia, Canada and Alaska, United States. As a member of the click beetle family, it possesses the characteristic body plan and clicking mechanism used for righting itself when overturned.
Obscure Rove Beetle
Neohypnus obscurus is a rove beetle (family Staphylinidae) in the tribe Xantholinini. It is broadly distributed across North America, with records from most Canadian provinces and many U.S. states. The species was described by Erichson in 1839. Very few biological observations have been published for this species.
Neolema cordata is a species of leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, first described by White in 1993. It is native to North America, with confirmed records from Ontario, Canada. As a member of the leaf beetle family, it likely feeds on plant material, though specific host associations remain undocumented. The genus Neolema is relatively small and understudied compared to related genera.
Neolema dorsalis is a species of leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. It has a broad geographic distribution spanning the Caribbean, Central America, North America, and South America. The species was originally described as Crioceris dorsalis by Olivier in 1791. It belongs to a genus of leaf beetles, with over 1,000 iNaturalist observations documenting its presence across its range.
Neolitochrus is a genus of beetles in the family Phalacridae, established by Gimmel in 2013. The genus belongs to the order Coleoptera and is currently classified with a doubtful taxonomic status in some databases. It is represented by a small number of observations, with 52 records documented on iNaturalist. Little is known about the specific biology or ecology of this genus.
Neolitochrus pulchellus is a species of beetle in the family Phalacridae, a group commonly known as shining flower beetles. The genus Neolitochrus is part of this small family of beetles that are typically associated with flowers and fungal spores. As with many phalacrid beetles, this species is likely small and compact with a shiny, rounded body form characteristic of the family.
Neolycus fernandezi is a species of net-winged beetle in the family Lycidae. Members of this genus are characterized by their distinctive elytral venation and soft, flexible bodies. The species was described from the Juan Fernández Islands off the coast of Chile, representing an insular endemic with restricted geographic distribution. Like other lycids, adults are likely diurnal and visually conspicuous.
Neomida is a genus of darkling beetles (family Tenebrionidae) containing approximately 18 described species. The genus was established by Latreille in 1829. At least one species, Neomida bicornis, has been documented in residential areas in the central United States, where adults are attracted to artificial light sources at night.
clown beetles
Neopachylopus is a genus of clown beetles in the family Histeridae, established by Reichardt in 1926. The genus contains six described species distributed across multiple continents. Species in this genus are part of the diverse saprinine lineage of histerid beetles, which are generally associated with decomposing organic matter.
clown beetle
Neopachylopus sulcifrons is a species of clown beetle in the family Histeridae. It is found in Central America and North America. The species was originally described by Mannerheim in 1843 and has been recorded from Canada (British Columbia), the United States (California, Oregon, Washington, and South Dakota), and Mexico. Some taxonomic authorities consider this species a synonym of Hypocaccus sulcifrons.