Punctate Water Weevil
Notiodes punctatus is a species of marsh weevil in the family Erirhinidae, though it has historically been treated as a member of Brachyceridae. The species was described by LeConte in 1876 and is found in North America. Its common name, Punctate Water Weevil, references the punctate (spotted or pitted) surface texture characteristic of the species.
Notiodes robustus is a species of weevil in the family Curculionidae, originally described by Schaeffer in 1908. The species has undergone taxonomic revision, with some sources listing it under the synonym Endalus robustus in the family Brachyceridae, though current consensus places it in Curculionidae. As a member of the genus Notiodes, it belongs to a group of small weevils. Published information on its biology and ecology remains sparse.
Notolomus basalis is a species of true weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae, first described by LeConte in 1876. It is found in North America. As a member of the weevil family, it possesses the characteristic elongated snout (rostrum) typical of Curculionidae. Specific ecological details about this species remain poorly documented in the available literature.
Notomicrus is a genus of small water beetles in the family Noteridae, first described by Sharp in 1882. Species occur in freshwater habitats across the New World, from North America through Central America to South America and the Caribbean. The genus includes at least 13 described species, with several recent descriptions from Guadeloupe and Suriname. Some species exhibit unusual reproductive traits, including suspected obligate parthenogenesis.
Notomicrus sharpi is a small water beetle in the family Noteridae, originally described by Balfour-Browne in 1939. The species is one of four Notomicrus species recorded from Guadeloupe, where it occurs alongside three endemic congeneric species. It is distinguished from these and other New World Notomicrus species primarily by features of the external male genitalia. The species has been documented across the Caribbean, Middle America, and North America.
Monoceros beetles
Notoxinae is a subfamily of beetles in the family Anthicidae, commonly known as monoceros beetles. Members of this group are small, elongate beetles with distinctive antennal morphology. The subfamily was established by Stephens in 1829 and contains multiple genera distributed across various regions. These beetles are part of the diverse Tenebrionoidea superfamily, which includes many fungus-feeding and detritivorous species.
Hooded Antlike Flower Beetles
Notoxus is a large genus of ant-like beetles in the family Anthicidae, comprising approximately 300 species worldwide. Members are commonly known as "Hooded Antlike Flower Beetles" due to their pronounced pronotal hood structure and superficial resemblance to ants. The genus is taxonomically placed in the subfamily Notoxinae. Despite their ant-like appearance, they are beetles with complete metamorphosis. One species, Notoxus monoceros, has documented life cycle data in scientific literature.
Notoxus balteatus is a species of ant-like flower beetle in the family Anthicidae, described by Casey in 1895. The genus Notoxus is characterized by a distinctive elongated snout-like projection (rostrum) extending from the head, a trait that separates these beetles from superficially similar ant-mimicking beetles in other families. Records indicate this species occurs in North America and Middle America. Like other anthicids, adults are likely associated with flowers and vegetation where they feed on pollen and small insects.
Notoxus bifasciatus is a species of monoceros beetle in the family Anthicidae, first described by LeConte in 1847. The species is found in North America, with records from Canada (Manitoba, New Brunswick, Saskatchewan) and the United States. Like other members of the genus Notoxus, it is commonly known as an ant-like flower beetle due to its resemblance to ants.
monoceros beetle
Notoxus calcaratus is a species of monoceros beetle in the family Anthicidae. It is distributed across Central America and North America. The species was described by Horn in 1884. As a member of the genus Notoxus, it possesses the characteristic elongated rostrum with a terminal antenna that defines this group of ant-like beetles.
monoceros beetle
Notoxus conformis is a species of monoceros beetle in the family Anthicidae. It is found in Central America and North America. The species belongs to a genus characterized by a distinctive horn-like projection on the pronotum.
monoceros beetle
Notoxus gelidus is a small ant-like flower beetle in the family Anthicidae, described by Chandler in 1978. The species is known from Central America and North America. Like other members of the genus Notoxus, it possesses a distinctive forward-projecting horn on the pronotum, a characteristic feature of "monoceros beetles."
Notoxus haustrus is a species of ant-like flower beetle in the family Anthicidae. Members of the genus Notoxus are characterized by their elongated, narrow prothorax that projects forward into a distinct snout-like structure. The genus is diverse in North America, with many species found in arid and semi-arid regions. Like other anthicids, adults are typically found on flowers, foliage, or ground debris where they feed on pollen and small organic particles.
Notoxus lustrellus is a species of monoceros beetle in the family Anthicidae, described by Casey in 1895. It is one of approximately 300 described species in the genus Notoxus, commonly known as ant-like flower beetles. The species is known from North America. Members of the genus Notoxus are characterized by a distinctive forward-projecting horn on the pronotum, a trait that gives the group its common name 'monoceros beetles.'
Margined Ant-like Flower Beetle
Notoxus marginatus is a species of monoceros beetle in the family Anthicidae. It occurs in Central America and North America, including Alberta, Canada. The species is commonly known as the Margined Ant-like Flower Beetle and is one of approximately 25 documented observations on iNaturalist.
antlike flower beetle, monoceros beetle
Notoxus monodon is a small beetle in the family Anthicidae, commonly called the antlike flower beetle or monoceros beetle. It is one of many species in the genus Notoxus that share a distinctive elongated horn-like projection on the pronotum. The species is documented from North America, where it occurs in association with flowering vegetation. Like other anthicids, it exhibits ant-mimicking body proportions and movements.
Mouse-winged Anthicid
Notoxus murinipennis is a species of monoceros beetle in the family Anthicidae, commonly known as the mouse-winged anthicid. The species occurs across Central America and North America. Members of the genus Notoxus are characterized by a distinctive forward-projecting horn on the pronotum, giving them their common name of monoceros beetles. This species was first described by J.E. LeConte in 1824.
Notoxus nevadensis is a species of monoceros beetle in the family Anthicidae, described by Casey in 1895. The species is found in North America. Very little specific information is available regarding its biology, ecology, or detailed distribution.
monoceros beetle
Notoxus nuperus is a species of monoceros beetle in the family Anthicidae, first described by Horn in 1884. The species is distributed across Central America and North America. Two subspecies are recognized: Notoxus nuperus haustrus Chandler, 1978 and the nominate Notoxus nuperus nuperus Horn, 1884. Members of the genus Notoxus are commonly referred to as ant-like flower beetles due to their morphology and behavior.
Notoxus photus is a species of monoceros beetle in the family Anthicidae, described by Chandler in 1978. It is distributed across Central America and North America. The genus Notoxus is characterized by an elongated, forward-projecting horn on the pronotum, a distinctive feature among anthicid beetles.
monoceros beetle
Notoxus planicornis is a species of antlike flower beetle in the family Anthicidae, commonly referred to as a monoceros beetle. The species was described by LaFerté-Sénectère in 1849. It occurs in the Caribbean and North America, with 16 observations recorded on iNaturalist. Like other members of the genus Notoxus, it likely exhibits the characteristic elevated pronotum that gives these beetles their common name.
Notoxus robustus is a species of ant-like flower beetle (family Anthicidae) described by Casey in 1895. The genus Notoxus is characterized by a distinctive forward-projecting snout or rostrum. Records indicate presence in North America, specifically British Columbia, Canada. The species epithet 'robustus' suggests relatively sturdy or substantial build compared to congeners.
monoceros beetle
Notoxus seminole is a species of ant-like flower beetle in the family Anthicidae, first described by Chandler in 1982. It belongs to the genus Notoxus, commonly known as monoceros beetles. The species is known from North America, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain limited in published literature.
Serrate Ant-like Flower Beetle
Notoxus serratus is a species of monoceros beetle in the family Anthicidae, commonly known as the Serrate Ant-like Flower Beetle. The species is recognized by its distinctive elongated snout bearing a single apical horn, a defining feature of the genus Notoxus. It occurs across North America and Central America.
Notoxus sparsus is a species of ant-like flower beetle in the family Anthicidae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1859. Members of the genus Notoxus are characterized by a distinctive elongated rostrum with antennal insertions located near its tip, a trait that separates them from superficially similar ant-like beetles in other families. The species occurs in North America and Middle America, though specific details about its biology remain poorly documented. Like other anthicids, adults are likely active on the ground surface or in low vegetation.
monoceros beetle
Notoxus subtilis is a species of monoceros beetle in the family Anthicidae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1852. The species belongs to a distinctive genus characterized by an elongated, forward-projecting process on the pronotum resembling a horn. It is distributed across North America with confirmed records from Canadian provinces including Alberta, Manitoba, and Ontario.
Novelsis picta is a species of carpet beetle in the family Dermestidae, first described by Casey in 1900. The species is known from North America, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain poorly documented. Like other dermestid beetles, it likely shares general characteristics of the family, including a compact body form and association with organic materials.
plate-thigh beetle
Nycteus oviformis is a species of plate-thigh beetle in the family Eucinetidae. It occurs in North America, with records from Canada including Manitoba, New Brunswick, and Québec. The species is characterized by an egg-shaped (oviform) body, reflecting its species epithet. As a member of Eucinetidae, it belongs to a small family of beetles with distinctive plate-like hind femora.
Punctured Plate-thigh Beetle
Nycteus punctulatus is a species of plate-thigh beetle in the family Eucinetidae, a small family of beetles characterized by their unique plate-like hind femora. The species occurs in North America, with documented records across western and central Canada including Alberta, British Columbia, and Manitoba. It is one of the few species in the genus Nycteus, which belongs to a group of beetles with poorly understood biology.
Nyholmia confusa is a species of marsh beetle in the family Scirtidae. The species was originally described by Brown in 1930 under the genus Cyphon as Cyphon confusus, and has since been reclassified under the genus Nyholmia. It is known from eastern North America, with records from Canada including New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, and Ontario. Like other members of Scirtidae, this species is associated with moist or aquatic environments.
Nyssonotus seriatus is a species of true weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae. It was described by Thomas L. Casey in 1892. The species is known from North America. Very little detailed biological information has been published for this species.
Ochthephilus columbiensis is a species of spiny-legged rove beetle in the family Staphylinidae. It was described by Hatch in 1957. The species is distributed across western North America, including the Pacific Northwest, Rocky Mountains, and adjacent Canadian provinces.
Ochthephilus planus is a rove beetle in the family Staphylinidae, subfamily Oxytelinae. This small beetle is distributed across northern North America, with records from Canada (including Alberta, British Columbia, Newfoundland, Ontario, Quebec, and Yukon) and the United States (including Alaska, California, Colorado, Maine, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Tennessee, Vermont, Washington, and Wyoming), as well as the Russian Far East. The species was first described by J.L. LeConte in 1861 based on specimens from North America. Like other members of the Oxytelinae, it is associated with moist habitats and organic matter decomposition.
Octinodes amplicollis is a species of jewel beetle in the family Buprestidae. The species has been documented in the southwestern United States, with confirmed observations in Arizona. Adults have been collected from flowers of Isocoma tenuisecta and other yellow composite flowers in late summer. The species belongs to a genus of small to medium-sized buprestid beetles.
Octinodes schaumi is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae. The genus Octinodes is a small group within the click beetles, characterized by distinctive morphological features. This species is known from very few records and remains poorly documented in scientific literature.
Odacanthini is a tribe of ground beetles in the family Carabidae, comprising more than 40 genera and over 680 described species. The tribe exhibits broad geographic distribution across tropical and subtropical regions including the Americas, Africa, Asia, and the Pacific. Several genera within Odacanthini, such as Colliuris, Ophionea, and Dobodura, have been subject to recent taxonomic revision due to their morphological diversity and complex species boundaries.
flower weevils
Odontocorynus is a genus of flower weevils in the family Curculionidae, tribe Madarini. The genus was established by C.J. Schoenherr in 1844 and contains at least 80 described species, though species-level taxonomy remains incompletely resolved. Members are associated with flowers and are distributed primarily in the Americas. The genus is taxonomically placed within the subfamily Curculioninae.
flower weevil
Odontocorynus larvatus is a species of flower weevil in the family Curculionidae, first described by G.C. Champion in 1908. The species is known from North America and belongs to a genus associated with flowers and seed heads. Like other members of Curculionidae, it possesses the characteristic elongated rostrum (snout) typical of weevils. The species has been documented through a modest number of observations, suggesting it may be locally distributed or under-recorded.
Daisy Flower Weevil
A small flower-feeding weevil, 3–5 mm in length, with brown or black coloration. The species is distinguished by a rostrum that curves heavily at the base but becomes nearly straight near the apex. Adults are active during the growing season and feed on flowers of several plant families.
Odontopsammodius is a genus of aphodiine dung beetles in the family Scarabaeidae, established by Gordon and Pittino in 1992. The genus comprises approximately 12 described species. These beetles belong to the tribe Psammodiini, a group associated with sandy habitats. The genus is distributed in the Neotropical region.
Odontota signaticollis is a leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, known from Honduras and central Mexico. The species has been documented from Mexico City, Durango, and Puebla. Its biology and ecology remain poorly studied compared to congeners such as the locust leafminer.
Oecotheini is a tribe of rove beetles (Staphylinidae) within the subfamily Staphylininae. Members of this tribe are characterized by specific morphological features related to their mouthparts and body structure. The tribe includes the genus Oecothea, which contains species adapted to particular ecological niches. Oecotheini represents a relatively small and specialized lineage within the diverse rove beetle fauna.
Oenopion is a genus of darkling beetles (family Tenebrionidae) described by Champion in 1885. The genus is distributed in the Nearctic and Neotropical regions. As with many tenebrionid genera, detailed biological information remains limited in published literature.
Oenopion zopheroides is a species of darkling beetle in the family Tenebrionidae, first described by Horn in 1874. The species is endemic to Mexico and belongs to a genus of relatively obscure beetles with limited published documentation. Available records indicate it is a rarely collected species with few observations in natural history databases.
Olibroporus is a genus of small beetles in the family Phalacridae, established by Casey in 1889. The genus contains multiple species, including the widespread Olibroporus punctatus. Phalacridae beetles are generally associated with fungal environments. Taxonomic revision of the genus has been undertaken to clarify species boundaries and diagnostic characters.
A small beetle in the family Phalacridae, Olibroporus punctatus was described by Casey and has been subject to taxonomic revision to clarify its distinction from related genera. The species has a documented widespread distribution, though specific biological details remain poorly known in the accessible literature.
Olibrus vittatus is a species of beetle in the family Phalacridae, a group commonly known as shining flower beetles. The species was described by LeConte in 1868. Phalacridae are small beetles often associated with flowers and decaying plant matter, though specific ecological details for O. vittatus remain poorly documented.
flower weevil
Oligolochus ornatus is a species of flower weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae. It was described by Casey in 1920 and is currently classified under the genus Oligolochus, though some taxonomic databases list it as a synonym of Anacentrus ornatus. As a member of the Curculionidae, it possesses the characteristic elongated snout (rostrum) typical of weevils. Very little specific biological information is available for this species.
death-watch beetles
Oligomerus is a genus of death-watch beetles in the family Ptinidae, containing approximately 18 described species. These wood-boring beetles are known for their association with timber and wooden structures, where their larvae create distinctive exit holes. The genus was established by Redtenbacher in 1849. Species in this genus are primarily distributed in Europe, with records from Norway and Sweden documented in biodiversity databases.
Olisthaerus is a genus of rove beetles in the family Staphylinidae, classified in the subfamily Olisthaerinae. The genus was established by Dejean in 1833 and includes at least two recognized species: O. megacephalus and O. substriatus. These beetles are found in Europe and North America. The genus is characterized by distinct morphological features that set it apart from other staphylinid genera.