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Ablautus arnaudi
Ablautus arnaudi is a small species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, first described by Wilcox in 1966. Adults measure approximately 6–7 millimeters in length. The species exhibits sand-colored cryptic coloration and displays distinctive sexual dimorphism in facial hair coloration. Males possess bright white facial hairs and engage in elaborate courtship displays involving leg-waving and rocking movements. Like all Asilidae, this species is predatory in both adult and larval stages.
Asilidae robber-fly predatory sexual-dimorphism courtship early-spring sand-colored cryptic leafhopper-predator mystax facial-hair-dimorphism extra-oral-digestion venomous sit-and-wait-predator plains-habitat small-size 6-7-mm white-facial-hairs-male gold-facial-hairs-female leg-waving-display rocking-display Wilcox-1966 Ablautus-revision Charlotte-Herbert-Alberts Colorado eastern-plains
Achorotile angulata
Achorotile angulata is a species of planthopper in the family Delphacidae, first described by Beamer in 1954. The genus Achorotile belongs to the subfamily Delphacinae, a group of small, typically grass-feeding planthoppers. Records indicate this species occurs in Colorado, North America. Delphacid planthoppers are characterized by their distinctive facial carinae and reduced wing venation compared to other fulgoroid families.
Delphacidae planthopper Auchenorrhyncha Hemiptera North-America Colorado
Alaudes coloradoensis
Alaudes coloradoensis is a darkling beetle species described in 2018 from Colorado. It belongs to the genus Alaudes in the family Tenebrionidae. The species was erected based on morphological distinctions from congeners. No ecological or behavioral studies have been published.
Tenebrionidae darkling-beetle Colorado 2018-description recently-described-species
Amphitornus
slant-faced grasshoppers
Amphitornus is a genus of slant-faced grasshoppers in the family Acrididae, subfamily Gomphocerinae, tribe Eritettigini. The genus contains at least two described species: Amphitornus coloradus (striped slant-face grasshopper) and Amphitornus durangus. Members of this genus are recognized as economically significant rangeland pests in the western United States, particularly in Wyoming and Colorado. Amphitornus coloradus is specifically noted as one of six major pest species in southeastern Wyoming and is characterized by early-season hatching in mid-spring.
grasshopper slant-faced Gomphocerinae rangeland-pest Wyoming Colorado early-hatching Acrididae Orthoptera
Anthracopteryx
Anthracopteryx is a monobasic genus of click beetles (family Elateridae) endemic to the Front Ranges of Colorado, USA. The genus contains a single species, A. hiemalis, which is notable for its winter activity period—unusual among click beetles. The genus was established by Horn in 1891 and remains poorly represented in collections and online databases.
endemic winter-active monobasic-genus Colorado Front-Ranges rare underdocumented
Anthracopteryx hiemalis
Anthracopteryx hiemalis is a small click beetle (family Elateridae) and the sole species in its monotypic genus. It is notable for winter activity, a rare trait among click beetles. The species has an extremely restricted endemic range in the Front Range of Colorado, USA, spanning from Laramie south to Westcliffe. As of 2017, it was documented in only two observations on iNaturalist and had no prior photographic records on BugGuide.net, indicating it is among the most poorly documented North American elaterids.
endemic winter-active monotypic-genus Colorado rare Elateridae Front-Range
Apantesis favorita
A tiger moth species in the family Erebidae, described by Berthold Neumoegen in 1890. This species was formerly placed in the genus Grammia but was transferred to Apantesis along with related tiger moth genera. It has a restricted distribution in the Great Plains sand dune ecosystems and exhibits a narrow adult flight period in late spring. The species is notable for its specialized habitat association with prairie sand dunes, a rare ecosystem type in North America.
tiger-moth sand-dunes prairie Great-Plains Nebraska Colorado Nevada endemic rare-habitat-specialist
Apodemia mejicanus pueblo
A subspecies of metalmark butterfly in the family Riodinidae, described by Scott in 1998. The subspecies epithet 'pueblo' suggests an association with the Pueblo, Colorado region or nearby areas. As a member of the genus Apodemia, it belongs to a group of small to medium-sized butterflies commonly known as metalmarks for their characteristic metallic spotting patterns.
Lepidoptera Riodinidae metalmark butterfly Colorado subspecies Scott-1998
Aristotelia intermediella-group
The Aristotelia intermediella-group comprises tiny twirler moths in the family Gelechiidae. These microlepidoptera are characterized by bold, exotic-looking markings despite their small size. The group contains multiple closely related species that are difficult to distinguish without detailed examination. Members are attracted to ultraviolet light sources at night and have been documented in Colorado and New Mexico.
moths microlepidoptera twirler-moths nocturnal blacklight-attracted Colorado New-Mexico Gelechiidae Aristotelia
Arrhenopeplus brunneus
Bruner slantfaced grasshopper
Arrhenopeplus brunneus is a medium-sized, colorful grasshopper of the slantfaced subfamily Gomphocerinae, widely distributed in the hills and mountains of the northwestern United States. The species inhabits mixedgrass and bunchgrass prairies, mountain meadows, parklands, and alpine tundra at elevations from 1,600 to 11,100 feet. During population irruptions, it becomes a serious pest of mountain and foothill grasslands, capable of causing considerable damage to range grasses. The species exhibits a two-year life cycle in mountain meadows and northern grasslands, with hatching occurring in June and adults appearing in July or August depending on seasonal temperatures.
grasshopper Acrididae Gomphocerinae pest range-pest mountain-meadow mixedgrass-prairie grass-feeder geophilous two-year-life-cycle western-North-America Wyoming Montana Colorado British-Columbia Manitoba North-Dakota
Athysanella occidentalis
Athysanella occidentalis is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Baker in 1898. It belongs to the order Hemiptera, a group of true bugs characterized by piercing-sucking mouthparts. The species has been recorded in western North America including Alberta, Arizona, British Columbia, California, Colorado, and Idaho. As a member of the genus Athysanella, it is part of a diverse group of leafhoppers, though specific biological details for this particular species remain poorly documented in available literature.
leafhopper Cicadellidae Hemiptera western-North-America Athysanella true-bug 1898-description Baker-1898 Alberta Arizona British-Columbia California Colorado Idaho
Blissus occiduus
Western Chinch Bug
Blissus occiduus, the western chinch bug, is a phloem-feeding true bug (Hemiptera: Blissidae) that is a significant pest of warm-season turfgrasses, particularly buffalograss and zoysiagrass. The species exhibits strong host preference hierarchies, with buffalograss being the most preferred host followed by zoysiagrass, though it can survive and reproduce on a broad range of grasses including agronomic crops. Field studies have documented inconsistent control with neonicotinoid insecticides, with thiamethoxam showing particularly rapid degradation in buffalograss tissues compared to imidacloprid and clothianidin.
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Calliopsis zebrata bobbae
A subspecies of mining bee in the family Andrenidae, known from sandy soils in Colorado and adjacent regions. Males are notably larger than typical for the genus Calliopsis and exhibit distinctive flight behavior, hovering persistently over nesting sites. The subspecies was described by Rozen in 1958 and is part of the diverse native bee fauna of western North America.
bee mining-bee Andrenidae Colorado ground-nesting pollinator native-bee
Calosoma simplex
simple beautiful black searcher
Calosoma simplex is a species of ground beetle in the subfamily Carabinae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1878. It belongs to the genus Calosoma, whose members are known for arboreal hunting behaviors and caterpillar predation. The species occurs in southwestern North America, including parts of the United States and Mexico. Like other Calosoma species, it likely functions as a predator of caterpillars and other soft-bodied insects.
ground-beetle Carabidae Calosoma caterpillar-hunter arboreal-predator LeConte-1878 southwestern-North-America Mexico Arizona California Colorado New-Mexico Texas
Camelopsocus hiemalis
Camelopsocus hiemalis is a small, winter-active barklouse (order Psocodea, family Psocidae) described by Mockford in 1984. It belongs to a monobasic genus, meaning it is the sole species in Camelopsocus. The species is endemic to a restricted area of the Front Ranges in Colorado, USA, where it has been observed active during warm winter days. Its specific epithet 'hiemalis' (Latin for 'of winter') reflects this unusual seasonal activity pattern.
winter-active endemic Colorado monotypic-genus rare barklouse Ptyctini Mockford-1984
Carmenta ogalala
Carmenta ogalala is a clearwing moth (family Sesiidae) described by Engelhardt in 1946. The species is known from Colorado in the western United States. Like other members of its genus, it likely exhibits wasp-mimicry through transparent wings and a slender body form. Very few documented observations exist, with only three records reported to iNaturalist.
Sesiidae clearwing-moth Nearctic Colorado Engelhardt-1946
Carmenta querci
Carmenta querci is a clearwing moth in the family Sesiidae, described by Henry Edwards in 1882. The species is known from the southwestern United States, specifically Colorado and Arizona. Larvae develop within galls on oaks, with documented associations to Quercus arizonica and Quercus oblongifolia. As a member of the Carmenta genus, it exhibits the transparent wings and wasp-mimicking appearance typical of sesiid moths.
Sesiidae clearwing-moth oak-gall Quercus Arizona Colorado Nearctic
Catocala ilia-umbrosa
Ilia Underwing, Ilia Underwing Moth
Catocala ilia-umbrosa is a large underwing moth in the genus Catocala, family Erebidae. Like other underwing moths, it conceals brightly patterned hindwings beneath cryptic forewings at rest. The species has been documented at moth-lighting events in Colorado, including at Bear Creek Nature Center in July 2018. Adults are attracted to ultraviolet lights.
underwing-moth Erebidae Catocala Colorado nocturnal UV-light-attraction National-Moth-Week
Cercyonis meadii alamosa
Cercyonis meadii alamosa is a subspecies of the Mead's satyr butterfly (Cercyonis meadii), a member of the brush-footed butterfly family Nymphalidae. The species C. meadii is considered endangered in Missouri, where the nominate subspecies occurs. The subspecies epithet "alamosa" suggests an association with the Alamosa region of Colorado, though specific distinguishing characteristics from other subspecies remain undocumented in available sources. Like other Cercyonis species, adults are likely active during late summer.
endangered-species satyr-butterfly Nymphalidae North-America Colorado
Ceropales pacifica
Ceropales pacifica is a spider wasp (family Pompilidae) described by Townes in 1957. In Colorado Springs, it has been observed as a potential model for Müllerian or Batesian mimicry, with the ichneumon wasp Ceratogastra ornata showing striking similarities in coloration and pattern. As a member of the genus Ceropales, it belongs to a group of spider wasps known for their distinctive morphology and behavior.
spider-wasp mimicry Hymenoptera Pompilidae North-America Colorado
Chionodes aristella
Chionodes aristella is a gelechiid moth described by Busck in 1903. It is distinguished by striking forewing coloration featuring deep purplish black with two prominent canary-yellow longitudinal streaks. The species has a restricted known distribution in the southwestern United States.
Gelechiidae moth North-America Arizona Colorado yellow-and-black-pattern
Circotettix carlinianus
Carlinian Snapper, Snapper Grasshopper
Circotettix carlinianus, commonly known as the carlinian snapper or snapper grasshopper, is a band-winged grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is characterized by its noisy flight and dark or black hindwings. The species is more frequently heard than seen due to its secretive nature. It occurs throughout grassland habitats in Wyoming and broader North America.
grasshopper band-winged acrididae orthoptera north-america wyoming colorado grassland auditory secretive
Clastoptera distincta
Dwarf Mistletoe Spittlebug
Clastoptera distincta is a species of spittlebug in the family Clastopteridae, described by Doering in 1929. It is known by the common name "Dwarf Mistletoe Spittlebug," indicating an association with dwarf mistletoe plants. The species occurs in the southwestern United States, with documented records from Arizona, Colorado, and New Mexico. Like other members of Clastopteridae, the nymphs produce spittle masses for protection.
spittlebug Auchenorrhyncha Cercopoidea Clastopteridae Dwarf-Mistletoe-Spittlebug Arizona Colorado New-Mexico southwestern-United-States 1929 Doering
Clastoptera tricincta
Clastoptera tricincta is a species of spittlebug in the family Clastopteridae, described by Doering in 1929. It belongs to a genus whose common name refers to the frothy 'spittle' produced by nymphs as a protective mechanism. Like other members of Clastopteridae, adults are typically small, compact insects with distinctive color patterns. The specific epithet 'tricincta' likely refers to three bands or stripes on the body, a common naming convention in the genus.
spittlebug Cercopoidea Auchenorrhyncha Hemiptera North-America Colorado
Clypastraea sp-one
minute hooded beetle, minute fungus beetle
Clypastraea sp-one is a minute beetle in the family Corylophidae, measuring approximately 2 millimeters in length. It belongs to a genus typically associated with fungi and mold in rotting wood and under bark on dead trees. The beetle was discovered in a residential Colorado Springs neighborhood, crawling on the base of a utility box beneath a cottonwood tree. This record represents a notable discovery of a poorly known group of beetles in an urban setting.
Coleoptera Corylophidae minute-beetle fungivore urban-wildlife Colorado
Comantella fallei
Comantella fallei is a small to medium-sized robber fly (10-15 mm) found in California and Colorado. Adults are active in early spring and late fall, an unusual seasonal pattern for Asilidae. The species is distinguished by a humpbacked profile, a slender spur on the front tibia, and a distinctive "Mohawk" mane of hairs on the thorax. One observation documents predation on a small wolf spider (Pardosa).
robber-fly Asilidae predator spring fall California Colorado ground-dwelling spider-predator humpbacked Mohawk-mane early-season late-season
Cryptocheilus attenuatum
Cryptocheilus attenuatum is a species of spider wasp in the family Pompilidae, described by Banks in 1933. Like other members of its genus, it is a solitary wasp that hunts spiders to provision nests for its larvae. The species has been documented visiting flowers for nectar, particularly at blooming saltcedar (Tamarix) trees in Colorado. Observations suggest males may establish territories around nectar sources to encounter females.
Pompilidae spider-wasp solitary-wasp Colorado Tamarix nectar-feeding aculeate
Cryptocheilus idoneum idoneum
Cryptocheilus idoneum idoneum is a subspecies of spider wasp in the family Pompilidae. It was described by Banks in 1910. Like other members of the genus Cryptocheilus, it is presumed to be a spider-hunting wasp that provisions nests with paralyzed spiders for its larvae. Observations of the species have been documented in Colorado, where individuals were recorded visiting flowering saltcedar trees for nectar.
Hymenoptera Pompilidae spider-wasp Colorado saltcedar nectar-feeding
Cryptocheilus pallidipenne
Cryptocheilus pallidipenne is a species of spider wasp in the family Pompilidae, described by Nathan Banks in 1911. The specific epithet "pallidipenne" refers to pale wings. Like other members of its genus, this species is a solitary wasp that hunts spiders to provision nests for its larvae. It has been documented in Colorado and is attracted to flowering saltcedar (Tamarix) for nectar.
spider-wasp Pompilidae solitary-wasp nectar-feeder Colorado western-North-America
Cryptocheilus terminatus subopacus
Cryptocheilus terminatus subopacus is a subspecies of spider wasp in the family Pompilidae. It has been documented in Colorado Springs, Colorado, where individuals were observed visiting flowers of an invasive Saltcedar (Tamarix sp.) tree for nectar. Like other members of the genus Cryptocheilus, it is presumed to hunt spiders as prey for its larvae, though specific prey records for this subspecies are not documented in the provided sources. The subspecies designation indicates geographic variation in coloration or morphology from the nominate form.
Pompilidae spider-wasp Colorado nectar-feeding Tamarix invasive-plant-association
Cryptocheilus terminatus terminatus
Cryptocheilus terminatus terminatus is a subspecies of spider wasp in the family Pompilidae. The genus Cryptocheilus is known for hunting spiders to provision nests for their larvae. This subspecies was described by Thomas Say in 1828. It is currently treated as a synonym of Cryptocheilus terminatum terminatum in some taxonomic databases. Records indicate it has been observed in North America, specifically in association with flowering saltcedar (Tamarix) in Colorado.
spider-wasp Pompilidae Hymenoptera North-America Colorado nectar-feeding saltcedar-associate synonym
Ctenucha cressonana
Cresson's ctenucha
Ctenucha cressonana, commonly known as Cresson's ctenucha, is a moth in the family Erebidae, subfamily Arctiinae. The species was described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1863. It is a member of the genus Ctenucha, a group of tiger moths known for their wasp-mimicking appearance and diurnal activity. The species occurs in the Rocky Mountains of the southwestern United States. Adults have been observed laying eggs on grass blades, though the specific host plant for larval development remains unknown.
Erebidae Arctiinae Ctenucha Rocky-Mountains Colorado New-Mexico diurnal-moth wasp-mimic tiger-moth
Cyrtopogon albifacies
Cyrtopogon albifacies is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, described by Johnson in 1942. The specific epithet "albifacies" refers to the white face, a distinctive morphological feature. As a member of the genus Cyrtopogon, it shares the general robber fly habit of being an aerial predator of other insects. The species has been documented in Colorado, including during bioblitz surveys at Blodgett Peak Open Space.
robber-fly Asilidae Colorado montane predator bioblitz
Cyrtopogon callipedilus
Cyrtopogon callipedilus is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, described by Loew in 1874. As a member of the genus Cyrtopogon, it belongs to a group of predatory flies characterized by their distinctive hunting behavior and morphology. The species has been documented in the western United States, with observations recorded in Colorado. Like other robber flies, it is presumed to be an aerial predator of other insects.
Asilidae robber-fly predatory Diptera North-America Colorado
Cyrtopogon dasyllis
Cyrtopogon dasyllis is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, first described by Samuel Wendell Williston in 1893. The genus Cyrtopogon comprises predatory flies that hunt other insects in flight. Like other Asilidae, this species likely exhibits the characteristic behavior of perching on vegetation and ambushing prey. Specific details about its ecology and distribution remain poorly documented in published literature.
robber-fly asilidae predatory-fly North-America Colorado
Cyrtopogon glarealis
Cyrtopogon glarealis is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, described by Melander in 1923. The genus Cyrtopogon comprises predatory flies known for their distinctive courtship behaviors and agile flight. As with other asilids, this species likely hunts other insects in flight. Records indicate it has been documented in western North America, including Colorado.
robber-fly asilidae predatory-fly diptera western-north-america colorado
Cyrtopogon sansoni
Cyrtopogon sansoni is a species of robber fly (family Asilidae) described by Curran in 1923. The genus Cyrtopogon comprises medium-sized predatory flies typically found in arid and semi-arid regions of North America. Like other asilids, C. sansoni is presumed to be an active aerial predator of other insects. Specific details of its biology remain poorly documented in published literature.
robber-fly asilid predatory-fly western-North-America Colorado bioblitz-record
Cyrtopogon varans
Golden-tailed Bandit
Cyrtopogon varans is a species of robber fly (family Asilidae) described by Curran in 1923. It is known from limited observations in western North America. The species belongs to a genus of predatory flies characterized by hunting from perches. Common name 'Golden-tailed Bandit' refers to distinctive coloration features.
robber-fly Asilidae Diptera predatory-fly Colorado western-North-America
Daihinibaenetes giganteus
Giant Sand Treader Camel Cricket, Giant Sand-treader Cricket
Daihinibaenetes giganteus, commonly known as the giant sand-treader cricket or giant sand treader camel cricket, is a species of camel cricket in the family Rhaphidophoridae. First described by Tinkham in 1962, this species is found in North America, with distribution records specifically from Colorado. As a member of the camel cricket group, it is adapted to arid environments and exhibits the characteristic morphology of sand-treading species.
camel-cricket sand-treader Orthoptera Rhaphidophoridae North-America Colorado arid-habitat
Daihiniella
Daihiniella is a monotypic genus of sand-treader crickets in the family Rhaphidophoridae, containing a single described species, D. bellicosa. The genus was established by Hubbell in 1936 and belongs to the tribe Daihiniini within the subfamily Ceuthophilinae. Sand-treader crickets are specialized for life in sandy environments, with morphological adaptations for burrowing and moving through loose substrates.
monotypic sand-treader-cricket Rhaphidophoridae Daihiniini Colorado
Dichrooscytus cuneatus
Dichrooscytus cuneatus is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, described by Knight in 1968. It belongs to the large and diverse family of mirid bugs, which are primarily phytophagous insects found across various habitats. The species is known from limited records in Colorado, USA, with very few documented observations.
Miridae plant-bug Colorado North-America
Diguetia canities
desert bush spider
Diguetia canities, commonly known as the desert bush spider, is a species of coneweb spider in the family Diguetidae. It is the most widely distributed species in its genus, occurring across desert and semidesert habitats from California to Oklahoma and Texas. The spider constructs a distinctive dome-shaped sheet web with a tubular retreat, often placed in bushes or cacti less than 60 cm above ground. It produces a potent insect-selective venom peptide called Dc1a.
spider desert-fauna web-building haplogyne coneweb-spider arachnid venomous insect-predator North-America desert-bush-spider Diguetidae sheet-web tubular-retreat prickly-pear-cactus California Texas Oklahoma Arizona New-Mexico Utah Colorado Mexico semidesert Dc1a-toxin insect-selective-venom cockroach-toxin
Diplocolenus evansi
Diplocolenus evansi is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae. It was described by Ashmead in 1904. The species is placed in the tribe Paralimnini and has been recorded from Alaska, Alberta, British Columbia, Colorado, and Chita (Russia). Available records indicate extremely limited documentation, with only two observations reported on iNaturalist.
leafhopper Cicadellidae Deltocephalinae Paralimnini Palearctic Nearctic Alaska Alberta British-Columbia Colorado Chita rarely-recorded data-deficient
Diplotaxis subangulata
Diplotaxis subangulata is a small scarab beetle in the family Scarabaeidae, subfamily Melolonthinae, described by LeConte in 1856. The genus Diplotaxis comprises small chafers, and this species occurs across western North America from British Columbia to Baja California, with records throughout the southwestern United States. Adults have been observed congregating on low vegetation, apparently to intercept pheromone trails in search of mates. The species is attracted to lights at night.
scarabaeidae melolonthinae chafer western-north-america nocturnal light-attracted pheromone-congregating diplotaxis leconte-1856 scarab-beetle small-chafer nearctic neotropical baja-california british-columbia new-mexico texas arizona california oregon washington utah colorado idaho kansas mexico canada usa
Ecdytolopha coloradana
Ecdytolopha coloradana is a tortricid moth species described from Colorado in 2001. It belongs to the subfamily Olethreutinae, a group of small to medium-sized moths commonly known as tortrix moths or leafroller moths. The genus Ecdytolopha contains species whose larvae often develop in plant tissues, including fruits and stems. This species is known from relatively few observations, reflecting either restricted distribution or limited survey effort.
Tortricidae Olethreutinae North-America Colorado recently-described
Empis geneatis
dance fly
Empis geneatis is a species of dance fly in the family Empididae, first described by Melander in 1902. It belongs to the subgenus Enolempis within the genus Empis. Males of this species exhibit distinctive leg modifications: an opposing pair of large teeth on each side of the "knee" joint on the hind leg, a character absent in females. The species is part of a diverse group of predatory flies known for their elaborate courtship behaviors.
Empididae dance-fly Enolempis male-dimorphism leg-modification North-America Colorado
Epiblema rudei
Epiblema rudei is a species of tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae, subfamily Olethreutinae, described by Powell in 1975. It belongs to the genus Epiblema, a group of small moths commonly known as tortricid or leafroller moths. The species is known from a limited number of observations, with records primarily from western North America. As with many Epiblema species, detailed biological information remains sparse.
Tortricidae Olethreutinae Eucosmini Lepidoptera leafroller-moth tortricid-moth North-America Colorado
Eristalis fratercula
Eristalis fratercula is a species of drone fly in the family Syrphidae, described by McNeill. It belongs to a genus of hoverflies known for Batesian mimicry of bees and wasps. The species is listed in grasshopper survey records from Colorado and Wyoming, suggesting it occurs in western North American grasslands. Like other Eristalis species, adults are likely pollinators and larvae develop in aquatic or semi-aquatic organic-rich habitats.
drone-fly hoverfly syrphid bee-mimic western-North-America Colorado Wyoming pollinator aquatic-larvae
Eucerceris rubripes
Eucerceris rubripes is a species of weevil wasp in the family Crabronidae, tribe Cercerini. The genus Eucerceris was subject to extensive taxonomic revision by George R. Ferguson, who specialized in Cerceris and related genera. Like other cercerine wasps, females provision nests with weevils (Curculionidae) as food for their larvae. The species has been recorded visiting flowering saltcedar (Tamarix) for nectar in Colorado.
weevil-wasp Cercerini Crabronidae solitary-wasp predatory-wasp Colorado saltcedar Tamarix George-R.-Ferguson taxonomy
Eucyrtopogon diversipilosis
Eucyrtopogon diversipilosis is a species of robber fly (Asilidae) described by Curran in 1923. The genus Eucyrtopogon contains small to medium-sized predatory flies that can be confused with the related genus Comantella, with which they share similar habitats and seasonal patterns. Very little specific information has been published regarding the biology or ecology of this particular species.
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