Creosote-bush-specialist
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Ancylandrena larreae
Creosote Bush Ancylandrena
Ancylandrena larreae, commonly known as the creosote bush ancylandrena, is a species of mining bee in the family Andrenidae. It was first described by Timberlake in 1951 as Megandrena larreae. The species is named for its association with creosote bush (Larrea tridentata), suggesting a specialized host relationship. It occurs in arid regions of North America and Central America.
Clematodes larreae
gray creosotebush grasshopper
Clematodes larreae, commonly known as the gray creosotebush grasshopper, is a North American short-horned grasshopper in the family Acrididae. The species exhibits a documented association with creosote bush (Larrea), from which its specific epithet is derived. Research has identified host plant usage including a newly recorded host in Texas.
Leprus wheelerii
Wheeler's Blue-winged Grasshopper
Leprus wheelerii is a band-winged grasshopper found in the southwestern United States and Mexico. The species exhibits a notable wing color dimorphism: most populations display blue wings, but a yellow-winged morph occurs in Luna County, New Mexico. This grasshopper feeds primarily on creosote bush (Larrea tridentata) and is an important component of Chihuahuan Desert ecosystems, contributing to biomass, soil nutrient cycling, and plant growth stimulation.