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Acantholyda angulata
Acantholyda angulata is a species of sawfly in the family Pamphiliidae. The genus Acantholyda belongs to a group of primitive sawflies characterized by distinctive morphological features. Members of this family are typically associated with coniferous hosts, though specific host records for A. angulata remain limited. The species is known from very few observations, reflecting either genuine rarity or undercollection.
Acanthoscelidius curtus
minute seed weevil
Acanthoscelidius curtus is a small weevil species in the family Curculionidae, first described by Thomas Say in 1832. As a member of the minute seed weevils, it belongs to a group specialized for feeding on seeds. The species has been documented in North America, with confirmed records from Québec, Canada.
Acinaca lurida
Acinaca lurida is a species of planthopper in the family Dictyopharidae, described by Ball and Hartzell in 1922. It belongs to the subfamily Orgeriinae, a group of planthoppers often associated with arid and semi-arid environments. The species is recorded from the southwestern United States, specifically Arizona, California, and New Mexico. Very little is known about its biology or ecology.
Aciurina aplopappi
Aciurina aplopappi is a tephritid fruit fly described by Coquillett in 1894. It is placed in the genus Aciurina, a group of gall-forming or stem-boring flies associated with Asteraceae plants. The species is known from the United States, though detailed biological information remains limited. Only three observations have been recorded on iNaturalist, indicating it is rarely encountered or poorly documented.
Acmaeodera nevadica
Acmaeodera nevadica is a species of metallic wood-boring beetle in the family Buprestidae, described by Barr in 1972. It belongs to the hyperdiverse genus Acmaeodera, which contains approximately 149 species and subspecies in North America. The species is known from the Nearctic region of North America, though specific details regarding its biology, host associations, and precise distribution remain poorly documented in the available literature. Like most members of its genus, it likely exhibits metallic coloration and develops as a larva in woody plant material.
Acmaeodera parkeri
Acmaeodera parkeri is a species of metallic wood-boring beetle in the family Buprestidae, described by Cazier in 1940. The species occurs in Central America and North America, with records from the southwestern United States and Mexico. Adults have been observed visiting flowers of several plant species, including Allionia incarnata (creeping four o'clock), Talinum whitei (White's flameflower), and Evolvulus arizonicus (Arizona blue-eyes).
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jaguarina
Acmaeoderopsis jaguarina is a species of metallic wood-boring beetle in the family Buprestidae, first described by Knull in 1938. It belongs to the genus Acmaeoderopsis, a group of small to medium-sized jewel beetles. The species is known from the Nearctic region of North America. Like other buprestids, it likely exhibits the family's characteristic metallic coloration and association with woody vegetation, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Aconobius densus
Aconobius densus is a species of darkling beetle in the family Tenebrionidae, described by Thomas L. Casey in 1914. It belongs to the genus Aconobius, a small group of tenebrionid beetles. The species is native to western North America. Like other members of its family, it is adapted to arid or semi-arid environments. Published biological information on this species is extremely limited.
Acrias
Acrias is a genus of small parasitoid wasps in the family Eulophidae, first described by Francis Walker in 1847. The genus belongs to the subfamily Entiinae and is part of the diverse chalcidoid wasp radiation. Members of this genus, like other eulophids, are likely parasitoids of other insects, though specific host associations remain poorly documented. The genus is rarely encountered in collections and has received limited taxonomic study.
Acrobasis pallicornella
Acrobasis pallicornella is a species of snout moth in the genus Acrobasis, described by Ragonot in 1887. It belongs to the family Pyralidae, subfamily Phycitinae. The species is known from Texas, with limited available information about its biology and ecology. Like other members of the genus Acrobasis, it likely has a concealed larval lifestyle, though this has not been documented specifically for this species.
Acronicta cryptica
Cryptic Oak Dagger
Acronicta cryptica, commonly known as the Cryptic Oak Dagger, is a species of moth in the family Noctuidae. As a member of the dagger moth genus Acronicta, it shares the characteristic forewing pattern elements typical of this group, though specific details of its biology remain poorly documented. The species epithet 'cryptica' suggests a concealing or camouflaged appearance. Available records are sparse, with limited observational data documenting its occurrence.
Acroplectis haemanthes
Acroplectis haemanthes is a small tortricid moth described by Edward Meyrick in 1927. It occurs in the southwestern United States across six states. Adults are active primarily from spring through early summer, with some records in autumn. The species remains poorly known, with limited biological data beyond basic collection records.
Actenoptera
Actenoptera is a genus of small flies in the family Piophilidae, established by Czerny in 1904. Members of this genus are part of the cheese skipper family, a group known for larval development in protein-rich substrates. The genus appears to be poorly studied, with limited published information on species diversity and biology.
Actiastes fundatum
Actiastes fundatum is a species of ant-loving beetle in the family Staphylinidae, described by Grigarick & Schuster in 1971. It belongs to the subfamily Pselaphinae, a group of small rove beetles known for their myrmecophilous associations. The species is documented from North America. Very few observations exist, with only two records in iNaturalist.
Adelonia sulcatula
Adelonia sulcatula is a small darkling beetle (family Tenebrionidae) described by Champion in 1885. The species is known from limited specimens and observations in coastal northern South America and Mexico. It belongs to a genus of beetles adapted to arid and semi-arid environments. Available records suggest it is rarely encountered and poorly studied.
Aegialia cartwrighti
Aegialia cartwrighti is a small dung beetle in the subfamily Aegialiinae, described by Stebnicka in 1977. It belongs to a genus associated with sandy coastal and desert habitats. The species is known from limited records in the southeastern United States.
Aerophilus nigripes
Aerophilus nigripes is a species of parasitoid wasp in the family Braconidae. The genus Aerophilus is a small group within the diverse braconid wasps, which are primarily known as parasitoids of other insects. Based on its family placement, this species likely parasitizes larval hosts, though specific host relationships for A. nigripes remain undocumented in available sources. The species epithet 'nigripes' refers to dark or black legs.
Aethes patricia
Aethes patricia is a species of tortricid moth described by Metzler in 2000. It is known from a limited geographic range in the north-central United States, specifically Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio. As a member of the genus Aethes, it belongs to a group of small moths commonly known as tortricid moths or leafroller moths. The species appears to be relatively poorly documented, with only 65 observations recorded on iNaturalist as of the available data.
Aglaonice otignatha
Aglaonice otignatha is a moth species in the family Erebidae, subfamily Hypeninae, described by Hampson in 1924. The genus Aglaonice is small and poorly documented in the literature. Records indicate presence in North America. Available information on its biology, appearance, and ecology is extremely limited.
Agrilus diospyroides
Agrilus diospyroides is a species of metallic wood-boring beetle in the family Buprestidae. It was described by Josef N. Knull in 1942. The species is found in North America. Beyond its taxonomic description and general distribution, specific details regarding its biology, host associations, and morphology remain poorly documented in the available literature.
Agriotes arcanus
Arcane Click Beetle
Agriotes arcanus is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae, first described by W.J. Brown in 1933. The species belongs to a genus containing numerous economically significant agricultural pests, though specific information about this particular species remains limited. It is known from Ontario, Canada, based on available distribution records. Like other members of Elateridae, adults possess the characteristic clicking mechanism that allows them to right themselves when flipped onto their backs.
Airora minuta
Airora minuta is a species of beetle in the family Trogossitidae. The genus Airora belongs to this family of predatory beetles commonly known as bark-gnawing beetles. Very little published information exists regarding this particular species. The family Trogossitidae comprises beetles that are typically found in association with dead or decaying wood, where they prey on other arthropods.
Alaephus
Alaephus is a genus of darkling beetles in the family Tenebrionidae, established by G.H. Horn in 1870. It belongs to the subfamily Pimeliinae and tribe Vacronini. The genus is poorly documented in the literature, with limited information available on its species diversity, biology, and ecology.
Allaporus pulchellus
A spider wasp species in the family Pompilidae, originally described as Planiceps pulchella by Banks in 1910 and later transferred to the genus Allaporus. The genus Allaporus is a small group of pompilid wasps, and A. pulchellus appears to be a rarely encountered species with minimal documented observations.
Allygianus
Allygianus is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae. It was established by Ball in 1936 and belongs to the tribe Athysanini. The genus is poorly documented in scientific literature, with minimal published information on its biology and ecology. Records are sparse, with only a handful of observations documented in biodiversity databases.
Almita portalia
Almita portalia is a small moth in the family Crambidae, first described by Bernard Landry in 1995. The species is known from a very limited geographic range in the southwestern United States, with records only from Arizona and California. It belongs to the genus Almita, a group of crambid moths about which little biological information has been published.
Amara jacobina
Amara jacobina is a ground beetle species in the family Carabidae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1855. It belongs to the large genus Amara, which contains numerous species distributed across North America. Very little specific information has been published about the biology or ecology of this particular species.
Amastris templa
Amastris templa is a treehopper species in the family Membracidae, first described by Ball in 1933. It belongs to the tribe Amastrini within the subfamily Smiliinae. The species is currently accepted in taxonomic databases but remains poorly documented in published literature.
Amaurochrous ovalis
Amaurochrous ovalis is a species of stink bug in the family Pentatomidae, described by Barber & Sailer in 1953. The genus Amaurochrous belongs to the tribe Podopini, a group of pentatomids often associated with ground-dwelling or cryptic habitats. Very little specific information has been published about the biology or ecology of this particular species.
Amblyctis praeses
Beech False Darkling Beetle
Amblyctis praeses is a small false darkling beetle in the family Melandryidae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1879. It is known from eastern Canada, specifically Ontario and Québec. The species has received limited scientific attention, with minimal published information on its biology and ecology.
Ameletus velox
Ameletus velox is a North American mayfly species described by Dodds in 1923. It belongs to the family Ameletidae, a group of predatory mayflies known for their distinctive larval morphology and behavior. The species is part of the Nearctic fauna with documented presence in North America. As with other Ameletus species, it likely inhabits cool freshwater streams, though specific ecological details for this species remain limited in available literature.
Ammosphex solonus
Ammosphex solonus is a species of spider wasp in the family Pompilidae. The genus Ammosphex was established to accommodate species formerly placed in related genera such as Pompilus. Very few observations of this species exist in scientific databases.
Amorophaga cryptophori
Amorophaga cryptophori is a species of clothes moth in the family Tineidae, first described by Clarke in 1940. It belongs to a genus characterized by distinctive morphological features related to the phallus structure. The species has been recorded from Idaho, USA. Like other tineid moths, it likely has larvae that feed on keratinous materials, though specific life history details remain poorly documented.
Ampedus miniipennis
Small Click Beetle
Ampedus miniipennis is a small click beetle in the family Elateridae, first described by LeConte in 1853. It is found across northern and eastern Canada, from Alberta to Newfoundland and Labrador, extending into the Northwest Territories. The species is rarely encountered, with very few documented observations.
Ampedus xanthomus
Ampedus xanthomus is a click beetle in the family Elateridae. The species is known from a small number of observations, indicating it is either rare, poorly sampled, or restricted in range. As a member of the genus Ampedus, it possesses the characteristic click mechanism for righting itself when overturned. The specific epithet 'xanthomus' refers to yellow coloration, likely of body parts. Detailed biological information remains limited due to its rarity in collections and observations.
Amphipogon hyperboreus
Amphipogon hyperboreus is a small fly in the family Piophilidae, originally described as Ambopogon hyperboreus by Greene in 1919. The genus Amphipogon belongs to the cheese skipper family, though specific ecological details for this species remain poorly documented. It is known from a small number of observations and appears to have a northern distribution pattern suggested by its specific epithet 'hyperboreus' (meaning 'beyond the north').
Anacochylidia maderana
Anacochylidia maderana is a species of tortricid moth described from southern Arizona in 2019. It is known from two localities in the Madrean sky island region: Palmerlee in Cochise County and Madera Canyon in Santa Cruz County. The species name references Madera Canyon, one of its collection sites. Available specimens indicate adult activity in September. The early stages and larval host plants remain unknown.
Anarta oaklandiae
Oakland's Cutworm Moth, Oakland's Dart
Anarta oaklandiae is a noctuid moth species described by James Halliday McDunnough in 1937. Originally placed in the genus Scotogramma, it was later transferred to Anarta. The species is assigned Hodges number 10234 in the North American moth numbering system. Very few observations exist, with only one documented record on iNaturalist.
Andrena canadensis
Canada miner bee, Canada andrena, Canadian Mining Bee
Andrena canadensis is a solitary mining bee in the family Andrenidae, native to North America. Like other Andrena species, it nests in the ground and is active in spring. The species is poorly documented in scientific literature, with most information inferred from genus-level traits.
Andrena cleodora melanodora
Andrena cleodora melanodora is a subspecies of mining bee in the family Andrenidae, described by Cockerell in 1932. As a member of the large genus Andrena, it is a solitary, ground-nesting bee. The subspecies is part of the nominate species Andrena cleodora, which belongs to a diverse group of early-spring flying bees that nest in soil and provision their larvae with pollen. No specific ecological studies or detailed biological observations have been published for this particular subspecies.
Andrena obscuripennis
Dark-winged Miner Bee
Andrena obscuripennis is a solitary mining bee in the family Andrenidae, known as the Dark-winged Miner Bee. The species is native to eastern North America with a documented range spanning the southeastern United States and southern Ontario, Canada. Very little is known about its biology or life history. A single individual was collected within 0.5 m of the ground in a Georgia study on bee flight heights, suggesting low foraging or nesting activity.
Andrena principalis
Andrena principalis is a species of mining bee in the family Andrenidae, described by LaBerge in 1986. It belongs to a large genus of solitary, ground-nesting bees that are important pollinators in temperate regions. The species is distributed across Central America and North America. Like other Andrena species, it is presumed to nest in burrows excavated in soil and to provision its larvae with pollen and nectar, though specific biological details for this species remain poorly documented.
Andrena pruni
Cherry Mining Bee, cherry miner
Andrena pruni is a solitary mining bee in the family Andrenidae, native to North America. It is commonly known as the Cherry Mining Bee or cherry miner. Like other members of the genus Andrena, it nests in the ground and is an important pollinator. The specific epithet 'pruni' suggests a likely association with Prunus (cherry/plum) species as a pollen or nectar source, though this relationship requires confirmation.
Andrena robertsonii
Robertson's Miner Bee
Andrena robertsonii, commonly known as Robertson's Miner Bee, is a solitary ground-nesting bee in the family Andrenidae. The species occurs in North America, with confirmed records from Vermont and broader distribution across the continent. Like other Andrena species, it is a fossorial bee that excavates tunnels in soil for nesting. As a member of the large mining bee genus Andrena, it contributes to spring pollination, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Andrena transnigra
Black-banded Mining Bee, Black-banded Miner Bee
Andrena transnigra is a species of mining bee in the family Andrenidae, commonly known as the Black-banded Mining Bee. It is a solitary, ground-nesting bee native to North America. As a member of the genus Andrena, it shares the typical characteristics of mining bees, including fossorial nesting habits and solitary lifestyle without colonial social structure.
Aneurus minutus
Aneurus minutus is a species of flat bug in the family Aradidae, described by Bergroth in 1886. It belongs to the order Hemiptera, characterized by their flattened body form adapted for living under bark. The species has been recorded from the Caribbean and North America according to GBIF distribution data. Very little specific information is available about this particular species in the provided sources.
Anisotria
Anisotria is a genus of beetles in the family Pyrochroidae, established by Young in 1984. The genus has a doubtful taxonomic status according to GBIF, and its placement within Pyrochroidae may require further verification. No observations of this genus have been recorded on iNaturalist. The family Pyrochroidae comprises fire-colored beetles, though specific traits of Anisotria remain poorly documented in accessible literature.
Anomala oblivia
pine chafer
Anomala oblivia, commonly known as the pine chafer, is a species of shining leaf chafer in the family Scarabaeidae. It was described by Horn in 1884. The species is currently recognized as a synonym of Paranomala oblivia in some taxonomic databases. Very little specific information is available about its biology or ecology.
Anoplocurius altus
Anoplocurius altus is a species of longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae) described by Knull in 1942. It belongs to the tribe Elaphidiini within the subfamily Cerambycinae. The species is native to North America, with confirmed records from the United States. Very little is known about its biology, ecology, or specific habitat requirements.
Antepirrhoe atrifasciata
Antepirrhoe atrifasciata is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae, subfamily Larentiinae. Originally described as Eustroma atrifasciata by Hulst in 1888, the species has since been transferred to the genus Antepirrhoe. Like other members of this genus, it is a relatively small moth with limited published information regarding its biology and distribution.
Anthonomus morulus
Anthonomus morulus is a species of weevil in the family Curculionidae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1876. It belongs to the large genus Anthonomus, which contains numerous species associated with various host plants. The species is recorded from North America, though detailed biological information remains limited. As with many Anthonomus species, it is likely associated with specific plant hosts, but these relationships have not been well documented.
Anthophora mortuaria
Anthophora mortuaria is a solitary digger bee in the family Apidae, described by Timberlake in 1937. As a member of the genus Anthophora, it shares characteristics with other digger bees that nest in soil or sandy substrates. The species is accepted in taxonomic databases but has minimal published biological information available. Its specific epithet "mortuaria" (Latin for "of the dead" or "funeral") suggests possible association with particular habitats or behaviors, though this has not been documented in accessible literature.
Anthrax nigriventris
Anthrax nigriventris is a species of bee fly (family Bombyliidae) described by Marston in 1970. The species is characterized by its dark ventral coloration, as indicated by the specific epithet 'nigriventris' (meaning 'black-bellied'). Like other members of the genus Anthrax, it is presumed to be a parasitoid of ground-nesting insects, though specific host records for this species have not been documented. The species occurs in arid and semi-arid regions of the southwestern United States, Mexico, and Cuba.
Anticlea switzeraria
Anticlea switzeraria is a species of moth in the family Geometridae, subfamily Larentiinae. It was described by Wright in 1916. The species is poorly documented in scientific literature, with minimal published information on its biology and ecology. It belongs to a genus of small to medium-sized geometrid moths primarily found in northern regions.
Anurapteryx crenulata
Crenulatewinged Grasshopper
Anurapteryx crenulata is a moth species in the family Sematuridae, originally described from North America. The species was previously classified under the grasshopper genus Cordillacris as C. crenulata, but has since been reclassified to the moth genus Anurapteryx. Very little biological information is available for this species under its current taxonomic placement. Most detailed ecological and behavioral data in the literature refers to the species under its former grasshopper classification.
Aoplus thujarum
Aoplus thujarum is a species of ichneumon wasp described by Heinrich in 1961. It belongs to the large parasitoid wasp family Ichneumonidae. The species name "thujarum" suggests an association with Thuja (arborvitae or cedar) trees, likely indicating host plant or habitat specificity. Very few observations of this species have been documented, with only one record in iNaturalist.
Apallates coxendix
A small grass fly in the family Chloropidae, originally described as Oscinis coxendix by Fitch in 1856 and later transferred to the genus Apallates. The genus Apallates is a small group within the Oscinellinae, and species-level biology remains poorly documented. The specific epithet 'coxendix' refers to the coxal region of the leg. Known from very few observations.
Aphalara persicaria
Aphalara persicaria is a species of psyllid (jumping plant louse) in the family Aphalaridae, first described by Caldwell in 1937. The species epithet "persicaria" suggests a possible association with plants in the genus Persicaria (knotweeds), though specific host relationships remain undocumented. It belongs to a genus of small, sap-feeding insects that are poorly studied in North America. Records indicate presence in Cuba and Ohio, USA.
Aphelia
Aphelia is a genus name with multiple unrelated applications across biological and non-biological domains. In zoology, Aphelia is a genus of tortricid moths (family Tortricidae, order Lepidoptera). In botany, Aphelia is a genus of monocot plants in the family Restionaceae (order Poales), with authority R.Br., 1810. The name also appears in astronomy as the plural of aphelion, referring to the points in solar orbits most distant from the Sun. This record addresses the biological taxa only; the astronomical usage is nomenclaturally coincidental.
Aphis pawneepae
Aphis pawneepae is a species of aphid in the family Aphididae, described by Hottes in 1934. The species is currently accepted in taxonomic databases, though some sources list it as a synonym. Very little is known about its biology, ecology, or distribution. Records indicate it has been observed at least 18 times on iNaturalist, but detailed studies of its morphology, host associations, and life history appear to be lacking in the available literature.
Aphis pulchella
Aphis pulchella is a species of aphid in the family Aphididae, described by Hottes and Frison in 1931. It belongs to the large genus Aphis, which contains numerous economically important plant-feeding species. Very little specific information has been published about this particular species, and it appears to be rarely encountered or studied compared to more prominent congeners such as the soybean aphid (Aphis glycines) or oleander aphid (Aphis nerii).
Aphis saniculae
Aphis saniculae is a species of aphid in the family Aphididae, first described by Williams in 1911. The specific epithet 'saniculae' suggests an association with plants in the genus Sanicula (Apiaceae). Like other members of the genus Aphis, it is presumed to be a phloem-feeding insect. Very few observations of this species have been recorded, with only 7 documented observations on iNaturalist, indicating it is either rare, underreported, or restricted in distribution.
Aphricus luteipennis
Aphricus luteipennis is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae. The species is known from a single iNaturalist observation, indicating it is either rare, poorly documented, or restricted in distribution. Click beetles are characterized by their ability to right themselves using a prosternal spine that fits into a mesosternal groove, producing an audible click. The specific epithet 'luteipennis' refers to yellowish wing covers.
Apinocis validulus
Apinocis validulus is a species of weevil in the family Curculionidae. The genus Apinocis includes species associated with grasses, with the sugarcane rootstock weevil (Apinocis deplanatus) being a documented pest of sorghum in Texas. Specific information about A. validulus is extremely limited in available sources.
Apiocera chrysolasia
Apiocera chrysolasia is a species of flower-loving fly described by Cazier in 1982. It belongs to the family Apioceridae, a small group of brachyceran flies commonly known as apiocerid flies or sometimes 'flower-loving flies' due to their association with floral resources. The species epithet 'chrysolasia' derives from Greek roots suggesting golden or woolly appearance. Like other members of its family, it is likely associated with arid or semi-arid environments in western North America, though specific details remain poorly documented.
Aplastus cylindricus
Aplastus cylindricus is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae. The genus Aplastus is a poorly documented group within the diverse click beetle fauna. Very few observations of this species exist in public databases. Its biology and ecology remain largely unknown.
Aporinellus yucatanensis
A species of spider wasp in the family Pompilidae, described from the Yucatán Peninsula of Mexico in 1893. As a member of Aporinellus, it is presumed to be a solitary wasp that hunts spiders as prey for its larvae, though specific biological details remain undocumented. The species is known from very few records, with minimal observational data available.
Apotropina hirta
Apotropina hirta is a species of frit fly in the family Chloropidae, first described by Loew in 1863. It belongs to the subfamily Siphonellopsinae, a group of small flies often associated with grasses and other herbaceous vegetation. The genus Apotropina contains relatively few described species, and A. hirta appears to be among the more rarely encountered members based on limited observational records. Like other chloropids, adults are typically small and inconspicuous, with larvae that develop in plant tissues.
Aprosthema brunniventre
Aprosthema brunniventre is a species of sawfly in the family Argidae. Members of this genus are characterized by their distinctive morphology within the family. The species name 'brunniventre' refers to the brownish coloration of the abdomen. Like other Argidae, it belongs to a family of herbivorous sawflies whose larvae feed on various plant species.
Aptenopedes rufovittata
Aptenopedes rufovittata is a species of grasshopper in the family Acrididae, described by Scudder in 1878. It belongs to the subfamily Melanoplinae, a diverse group commonly known as spur-throated grasshoppers. The species has been documented in scattered locations across the southeastern and western United States. Despite its long taxonomic history, detailed biological information remains limited.
Argoporis alutacea
Argoporis alutacea is a species of darkling beetle in the family Tenebrionidae, described by Casey in 1890. The genus Argoporis is part of a diverse group of beetles commonly found in arid and semi-arid environments. Very little specific biological information has been published for this species. Records indicate a distribution in Mexico.
Ariotus quercicola
Ariotus quercicola is a species of ant-like leaf beetle in the family Aderidae, described by Schwarz in 1878. It is a small beetle with a distribution in North America. Members of this genus and family are characterized by their compact, ant-like appearance and association with decaying plant matter. The specific epithet "quercicola" suggests an association with oak (Quercus) habitats.
Arivaca ostreella
Arivaca ostreella is a small snout moth species described by Émile Louis Ragonot in 1887. It occurs in the southwestern United States, specifically from southern Arizona through New Mexico to Texas. Adults are active in July and have a wingspan of approximately 25 mm. The species belongs to the subfamily Phycitinae within the family Pyralidae.
Aroga camptogramma
Aroga camptogramma is a small moth in the family Gelechiidae. It is known from limited records in the southwestern United States. The species has a wingspan of 8–9 mm. Published information on its biology and ecology remains sparse.
Arthroceras pollinosum
Arthroceras pollinosum is a species of snipe fly in the family Rhagionidae, first described by Samuel Wendell Williston in 1886. It belongs to the subfamily Arthrocerinae, a group characterized by distinctive antennal modifications. The species is known from very few observations, with only five records documented on iNaturalist as of the available data. Its specific epithet 'pollinosum' likely refers to a pollinose (dusty or pollen-covered) appearance, a common trait in this genus.
Ashmeadiella bucconis denticulata
Western Big-Cheeked Angled-Mason
Ashmeadiella bucconis denticulata is a subspecies of mason bee in the family Megachilidae. It is one of several subspecies within the Ashmeadiella bucconis species complex. The subspecies was originally described by Cresson in 1878 under the genus Heriades. Very few observations exist in citizen science databases, suggesting it may be uncommon or underreported.
Astiphromma splenium
Astiphromma splenium is a species of ichneumon wasp in the family Ichneumonidae, first described by John Curtis in 1833. The genus Astiphromma is small and poorly documented in the literature, with limited biological information available for most species. Records indicate this species occurs in Canada, with observations from Alberta and British Columbia. Like other ichneumonid wasps, it is presumed to be a parasitoid, though specific host associations remain undocumented.
Asyndetus appendiculatus
Asyndetus appendiculatus is a species of long-legged fly in the family Dolichopodidae, described by Loew in 1869. Members of this genus are generally small to medium-sized predatory flies with elongated legs. The specific epithet appendiculatus refers to small appendage-like structures, though the precise morphological basis for this name has not been detailed in readily accessible literature. The species is rarely reported, with minimal observational data available.
Ataxia falli
Ataxia falli is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Stephan von Breuning in 1960. It is known from the United States, though specific details about its biology, host plants, and habitat preferences remain poorly documented. The genus Ataxia contains species associated with herbaceous plants, particularly in the family Asteraceae, but direct observations for A. falli are lacking.
Atemelia casimiroae
Atemelia casimiroae is a species of moth in the family Praydidae, described in 2019 by Sohn and Epstein. It belongs to the genus Atemelia, a small group of yponomeutoid moths. The species is known from very few observations, reflecting either rarity or limited survey effort. As a recently described taxon, its biology remains poorly documented.
Atrusca carolina
Atrusca carolina is a species of gall wasp in the family Cynipidae. Like other members of the genus Atrusca, this species induces galls on oak leaves. The genus is known for producing colorful and structurally distinctive galls on Quercus species. Specific details about A. carolina's biology, host associations, and distribution remain poorly documented in available literature.
Attalus oregonensis
Attalus oregonensis is a species of soft-winged flower beetle (family Melyridae) in the order Coleoptera. The species epithet suggests an association with Oregon, though detailed geographic and ecological information is sparse. The genus Attalus comprises numerous species, many of which are found in western North America. Like other melyrids, members of this genus are typically associated with flowers and vegetation where they feed on pollen, nectar, and small arthropods.
Auchmobius
Auchmobius is a genus of darkling beetles in the family Tenebrionidae, subfamily Pimeliinae, and tribe Edrotini. It was established by John Lawrence LeConte in 1851. The genus belongs to a group of beetles commonly associated with arid and semi-arid environments. Species within Auchmobius are poorly documented in scientific literature, with limited published information on their biology and ecology.
Aulogymnus
Aulogymnus is a genus of chalcidoid wasps in the family Eulophidae, first described by Förster in 1851. Members of this genus are small parasitoid wasps, part of a diverse family that primarily parasitizes other insects. The genus has been recorded from Europe and Asia. Specific biological details for the genus as a whole remain poorly documented in accessible literature.
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Bagisara brouana is a noctuid moth described by A.D.C. Ferguson in 1997. It is known from only two US states—Louisiana and Mississippi—representing one of the most geographically restricted species in the genus. Its extremely limited range has been hypothesized to reflect specialized larval host plant associations, potentially to a single plant genus or species with similarly restricted distribution. The species belongs to the subfamily Bagisarinae, a small New World group whose biology remains poorly documented.
Bagous pusillus
Bagous pusillus is a species of true weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae, described by LeConte in 1876. It is a small weevil species found in North America. The genus Bagous comprises aquatic and semi-aquatic weevils often associated with wetland habitats, though specific ecological details for this species remain poorly documented.
Barilepton
flower weevils
Barilepton is a genus of weevils in the family Curculionidae, established by John Lawrence LeConte in 1876. The genus contains approximately 13 described species, commonly referred to as flower weevils. Members of this genus are part of the diverse and economically significant weevil family, though specific biological details for the genus remain poorly documented. The genus is represented by very few observation records, suggesting it may be rarely encountered, understudied, or restricted to specific habitats.
Basilodes straminea
Basilodes straminea is a moth species in the family Noctuidae, described by Poole in 1995. It belongs to the subfamily Stiriinae, a group of owlet moths characterized by distinctive morphological features. The species is known from North America, though detailed biological information remains limited due to its rarity in collections and observations.
Bathyphantes weyeri
Wide Shield Sheetweaver
Bathyphantes weyeri is a species of sheetweb spider in the family Linyphiidae, first described by Emerton in 1875. It belongs to a genus of small spiders that construct flat, horizontal sheet webs often accompanied by a dome-shaped retreat. The species is known from the United States, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain poorly documented. Like other linyphiids, it is presumed to be a small-bodied spider that occupies ground-level or low vegetation habitats.
Beameromyia bifida
Notch-tailed Pixie
Beameromyia bifida is a species of robber fly (family Asilidae) first described by Hardy in 1942 under the basionym Leptogaster bifidus. It is commonly known as the Notch-tailed Pixie. The species belongs to the genus Beameromyia, a group of small, delicate robber flies sometimes referred to as 'pixies' due to their diminutive size and agile flight. As with other Asilidae, it is a predatory fly, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Belladonna barryi
Belladonna barryi is a species of rove beetle in the family Staphylinidae. The genus name 'Belladonna' references the toxic nightshade plant, though this does not necessarily indicate a biological association. The species epithet 'barryi' likely honors an individual, following common taxonomic practice. Very little is known about this species beyond its taxonomic placement.
Bembidion aratum
Bembidion aratum is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, described by LeConte in 1852. It is distributed across North America, with confirmed records from the United States, Mexico, and Honduras. Like other members of the genus Bembidion, it is a small predatory beetle typically associated with riparian or moist habitats. The species is rarely encountered, with only six observations documented on iNaturalist.
Bembidion grandiceps
Bembidion grandiceps is a small ground beetle in the family Carabidae, first described by Hayward in 1897. The species is known from very few observations—only three records are documented in iNaturalist—suggesting it is either genuinely rare or under-collected. Its specific epithet "grandiceps" (meaning "large-headed") likely refers to a morphological feature distinguishing it from congeners. The species occurs in the United States, though detailed ecological and biological information remains scarce.
Bembidion nevadense
Bembidion nevadense is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It is a small predatory beetle native to western North America. The species has been documented in British Columbia, Canada, with very few observation records available. Like other Bembidion species, it belongs to a large and diverse genus of ground beetles commonly found in riparian and moist habitats.
Bembidion palosverdes
Palos Verdes Minute Intertidal Beetle
Bembidion palosverdes is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, described by Kavanaugh & Erwin in 1992. It is endemic to the Palos Verdes area of California, USA. The species is known as the Palos Verdes Minute Intertidal Beetle, reflecting its apparent association with intertidal or coastal habitats. Like other members of the genus Bembidion, it is presumed to be a small predatory beetle, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Bembidion robusticolle
Bembidion robusticolle is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, described by Hayward in 1897. Records indicate presence in the United States, specifically Vermont, though observational data is extremely sparse with no confirmed iNaturalist observations. The species belongs to the large genus Bembidion, which comprises numerous small carabid beetles often associated with riparian and moist habitats. Available information about this species is limited due to its rarity and lack of recent documentation.
Bembidion sulcipenne hyperboroides
Bembidion sulcipenne hyperboroides is a subspecies of ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It was described by Carl H. Lindroth in 1963. The subspecies belongs to the species Bembidion sulcipenne, which is part of the subgenus Plataphus within the genus Bembidion. Very few observations exist for this taxon, with only two records documented on iNaturalist.
Bembidion vile
Bembidion vile is a small ground beetle in the family Carabidae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1852. It belongs to the diverse genus Bembidion, which comprises hundreds of species of small carabid beetles found across the Northern Hemisphere. The species has been documented in North America with records from both the United States and Canada. Like other members of its genus, it is likely associated with moist or riparian habitats, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Bembidion wickhami
A small ground beetle in the family Carabidae, first described by Hayward in 1897. The species is poorly documented, with only three observations recorded on iNaturalist and minimal published ecological information. It belongs to the large genus Bembidion, which contains numerous species of riparian and wetland-associated beetles.
Bethylus amoenus
Bethylus amoenus is a species of wasp in the family Bethylidae, a group of parasitoid wasps commonly known as flat wasps. The genus Bethylus is part of the chrysidoid wasp lineage within Hymenoptera. Species in this genus are typically small, compact wasps with reduced wing venation and are known to parasitize the larvae of various insects, particularly beetles. The specific epithet "amoenus" (Latin for "pleasant" or "delightful") suggests this species may have been named for its attractive appearance, though this interpretation is speculative without access to the original description. Very few observations of this species exist in public databases.
Bisulcopsallus fulvipunctatus
Bisulcopsallus fulvipunctatus is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, described by Knight in 1964. It belongs to the genus Bisulcopsallus, a group of small predatory or phytophagous true bugs within the suborder Heteroptera. The species is known from Arizona, USA. Like other mirids, it possesses piercing-sucking mouthparts characteristic of the family. Published biological and ecological information for this species is extremely limited.
Blepharepium sonorensis
Sonora Hanging Thief
Blepharepium sonorensis is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, commonly known as the Sonora Hanging Thief. It was described by Papavero & Bernardi in 1973. The species belongs to the genus Blepharepium, which is characterized by distinctive predatory behaviors typical of robber flies. As with other Asilidae, this species is likely an aerial predator of other insects. Very few observations of this species have been recorded, with only 3 documented observations in iNaturalist as of the available data.
Bombus cockerelli
Cockerell's Bumble Bee, Cockerell's Bumblebee
Bombus cockerelli is a bumble bee species with the smallest known range of any bumble bee species worldwide, restricted to high-elevation localities in the White Mountains of New Mexico. First described in 1913 from six specimens, it remained unobserved between 1956 and 2011. Fewer than 30 specimens have ever been collected. The species was once considered a potential subspecies, but fresh specimens now allow for genetic analysis to resolve its taxonomic status. Its entire range falls within protected U.S. National Forest and tribal lands.
Bombus natvigi
High Arctic Bumble Bee
Bombus natvigi is a cuckoo bumble bee endemic to the Nearctic Arctic, recognized as a distinct species from Bombus hyperboreus in 2015 based on genetic analysis. It is a brood parasite that invades colonies of Bombus polaris, using pheromones to manipulate host workers into rearing its offspring. The species is currently listed as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List, reflecting limited knowledge of its population status and ecology. Its taxonomic status remains debated, with some subsequent studies treating it as a subspecies of B. hyperboreus.
Bombylius pygmaeus
Pygmy Bee Fly
Bombylius pygmaeus is a small species of bee fly in the family Bombyliidae, commonly known as the Pygmy Bee Fly. The species was described by Fabricius in 1781 and is currently recognized as a valid species. It is reported from North America (Canada and the United States) and also from China, though details of its biology remain poorly documented. As a member of the genus Bombylius, it likely shares the general life history pattern of parasitism on solitary bee larvae, but specific host associations have not been established.
Brachyserphus abruptus
Brachyserphus abruptus is a species of parasitoid wasp in the family Proctotrupidae, a group of small wasps that attack beetle larvae. The genus Brachyserphus is distinguished by reduced wing venation and compact body form. Very few observations of this species exist, reflecting its cryptic habits and likely specialized ecological requirements.
Bradycellus nigerrimus Lindroth, 1968
Prairie Black Harp Ground Beetle
Bradycellus nigerrimus is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, first described by Lindroth in 1968. It occurs in North America, with records from both Canada and the United States. The species is known by the common name Prairie Black Harp Ground Beetle. Very few observations exist in public databases, with only three records documented on iNaturalist.
Brumoides septentrionis hogei
Brumoides septentrionis hogei is a subspecies of lady beetle (Coccinellidae) described by Gorham in 1894. It belongs to the genus Brumoides, a group of small, elongate lady beetles often associated with scale insects. The subspecific designation indicates geographic or morphological differentiation within the widespread species B. septentrionis. Very few observations exist in citizen science databases, suggesting either genuine rarity or undercollection.
Bruneria yukonensis
Yukon slant-faced grasshopper, Yukon Grasshopper
Bruneria yukonensis is a species of slant-faced grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is endemic to Yukon, Canada. As a member of the genus Bruneria, it belongs to a group of grasshoppers characterized by their slanted facial profile. The species was described by Vickery in 1969. Very little specific biological information has been published for this species.
Bryolymnia anthracitaria
Bryolymnia anthracitaria is a small noctuid moth described in 2007 from southeastern Arizona. It is one of the more recently described species in the genus Bryolymnia, a group of moths historically associated with moss and lichen habitats. The species remains poorly known, with fewer than ten verified observations documented.
Bycombia verdugoensis
Bycombia verdugoensis is a moth in the family Drepanidae, and the sole member of its genus. It was described by Hill in 1927 based on specimens from California. The species is known from extremely few records, with only two observations documented on iNaturalist. Its biology and ecology remain largely unknown due to this scarcity of data.
Byrrhodes granus
Byrrhodes granus is a small beetle species first described by LeConte in 1878. It belongs to the family Ptinidae, a group commonly known as spider beetles or deathwatch beetles. The species is documented from North America, though specific details about its biology remain poorly known.
Byrsopages villosus
Byrsopages villosus is a species of weevil in the family Curculionidae, subfamily Entiminae, described by Boheman in 1842. The genus Byrsopages belongs to the tribe Byrsopagini, a group of broad-nosed weevils. Distribution records indicate presence in the Holarctic region, specifically Alaska and Kamchatka. Very little detailed biological information is available for this species.
Cacotherapia leucocope
A small North American snout moth described by Harrison Gray Dyar Jr. in 1917. Known only from Colorado with a wingspan of approximately 18 mm. Belongs to the family Pyralidae, subfamily Galleriinae.
Caecidotea tomalensis
Tomales Bay isopod
Caecidotea tomalensis is a freshwater isopod in the family Asellidae, commonly known as the Tomales Bay isopod. It is known from California, United States, and is one of relatively few described species in the genus Caecidotea. The species was described in 1877 by Harford. Like other asellid isopods, it is likely benthic and adapted to aquatic environments, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Caenocara blanchardi
desert cockroach
Caenocara blanchardi is a species of desert cockroach described by Fall in 1905. It belongs to the family Ptinidae (formerly treated as Anobiidae), a group of beetles commonly known as spider beetles or deathwatch beetles. The species is known from arid regions of western North America, with records from British Columbia, Canada. Very little is known about its specific biology or ecology.
Caenocara tenuipalpum
desert cockroach
Caenocara tenuipalpum is a small beetle species in the family Ptinidae (formerly Anobiidae), first described by Fall in 1905. The common name "desert cockroach" is a misnomer, as this is a beetle, not a cockroach. It is known from North America with very few documented observations.
Callimoxys nigrinus
Callimoxys nigrinus is a longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae) described in 2011 from the western United States. The species is known from limited collections and remains poorly documented in the scientific literature. Its biology and ecology have not been formally studied.
Callophrys irus hadros
Frosted Elfin
Callophrys irus hadros is a subspecies of Frosted Elfin butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It has been studied in Arkansas where research has examined its distribution and habitat preferences. The subspecies is part of a complex of elfin butterflies that occur in North America. Limited observational data exists, with only 10 records documented on iNaturalist.
Caloparyphus crucigerus
Caloparyphus crucigerus is a species of soldier fly (family Stratiomyidae) described by Coquillett in 1902. It belongs to the tribe Oxycerini, a group of small to medium-sized flies often associated with wetland and riparian habitats. The species is rarely documented, with only two observations recorded on iNaturalist as of the knowledge cutoff. Like other members of its family, the larvae likely develop in moist or aquatic environments.
Calophya oweni
A small psyllid in the family Calophyidae, described by Tuthill in 1939. Very little published information exists on this species. The few available records suggest it occurs in western North America. As with other Calophya species, it likely develops on specific host plants, though these remain undocumented for this particular species.
Calopompilus deceptus
Calopompilus deceptus is a species of spider wasp in the family Pompilidae. The genus Calopompilus contains species that are specialized predators of spiders, with females paralyzing their prey to provision nests for their larvae. Very little specific information is documented for C. deceptus; the species has been recorded from only two observations on iNaturalist, indicating it is rarely encountered or underreported. As with other members of its genus, it is presumed to be a solitary hunting wasp with specialized predatory behavior.
Calosima lucidella
Calosima lucidella is a small moth species in the family Blastobasidae. It is currently documented only from Florida in the United States. The species is known from a limited number of observations, and many aspects of its biology remain unstudied. It belongs to a genus of moths whose larvae are often associated with plant material or detritus.
Calymmaria californica
Calymmaria californica is a species of true spider in the family Cybaeidae. It was described by Nathan Banks in 1896. The species is found in the United States, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain poorly documented in published literature.
Calythea micropteryx
Calythea micropteryx is a species of root-maggot fly in the family Anthomyiidae, originally described by Thomson in 1869. The species epithet "micropteryx" refers to reduced or small wings. Very few observations of this species exist in public databases, with only three records on iNaturalist, indicating it is either genuinely rare, cryptic, or underreported.
Campoctonus
Campoctonus is a genus of ichneumon wasps in the family Ichneumonidae, first described by Viereck in 1912. The genus belongs to the diverse parasitoid wasp lineage within Hymenoptera. As of current records, the genus has been rarely documented, with only three observations on iNaturalist. Species in this genus are presumed to be parasitoids of other insects, consistent with the biology of their family, though specific host relationships remain undocumented.
Camptopsilus
Camptopsilus is a genus of minute parasitoid wasps in the family Diapriidae, first described by Kieffer in 1908. The genus is currently considered doubtful in taxonomic status, suggesting uncertainty regarding its validity or placement. Members of Diapriidae are generally small, slender wasps that develop as parasitoids of various insects, particularly flies and beetles. The genus is represented by very few observations, with only 17 records documented on iNaturalist.
Caplothorax californicus
Caplothorax californicus is a species of beetle in the family Nitidulidae, commonly known as sap beetles. The genus Caplothorax is a small and poorly studied group within this family. Very little published information exists regarding the biology, ecology, or distribution of this particular species. The specific epithet "californicus" indicates a type locality or primary association with California.
Capraita pervittata
Capraita pervittata is a species of flea beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, first described by Blake in 1927. The species is known from North America. Like other flea beetles, it possesses enlarged hind femora adapted for jumping. Available information about this species is extremely limited.
Carinodulinka
Carinodulinka is a genus of beetles in the family Coccinellidae, established by Slipinski and Tomaszewska in 2002. The genus is currently classified as doubtful in GBIF, indicating taxonomic uncertainty or pending revision. No species observations have been recorded in iNaturalist, and little published information is available regarding its biology or distribution. It belongs to the lady beetle family but its precise placement and distinguishing characteristics remain poorly documented.
Carmenta apache
Carmenta apache is a clearwing moth in the family Sesiidae, described by George Paul Engelhardt in 1946. The species is known exclusively from Arizona, United States, with only two observations recorded in iNaturalist. As a member of the clearwing moth group, it likely exhibits wasp-mimicking morphology typical of the family, though specific details remain undocumented in available sources.
Carphoides inconspicuaria
Carphoides inconspicuaria is a North American moth in the family Geometridae, first described in 1916. It belongs to the subfamily Ennominae, a diverse group of geometer moths commonly known as inchworms or loopers due to their larval locomotion. The species is recorded from limited observations, suggesting it may be genuinely scarce or underreported.
Carposina simulator
Carposina simulator is a moth species in the family Carposinidae, described by Donald R. Davis in 1969. The species is known from a single location in Arkansas, USA, and belongs to a family whose larvae typically bore into fruits or plant tissues. Very little is known about its biology, appearance, or ecological role.
Carptima hydriomenata
Carptima hydriomenata is a rare moth and the sole member of its genus. It was first described by Pearsall in 1906 and is known only from Arizona. The species belongs to the family Geometridae, a large group of moths commonly called inchworms or geometer moths due to their larvae's characteristic looping gait. Its restricted range and limited number of observations make it one of the more poorly documented geometrid moths in North America.
Catadelphops
Catadelphops is a genus of parasitoid wasps in the family Ichneumonidae, established by Heinrich in 1962. It belongs to the superfamily Ichneumonoidea, one of the largest groups of parasitoid wasps. The genus is poorly documented in published literature, with minimal available information on its biology and species diversity. Records indicate it has been rarely observed, with only two observations documented on iNaturalist.
Cathetopteron
Cathetopteron is a genus of longhorn beetles in the family Cerambycidae, subfamily Lamiinae, and tribe Hemilophini. The genus is monotypic, containing only the single species Cathetopteron amoena described by Hamilton in 1896. Very little information is available about this genus beyond its taxonomic placement.
Cathetopteron amoena
Cathetopteron amoena is a species of longhorn beetle (family Cerambycidae) described by Hamilton in 1896. It is the sole member of its genus, placing it among the many monotypic genera within the diverse subfamily Lamiinae. The species belongs to the tribe Hemilophini, a group characterized by often striking coloration and patterns. Very few observations of this species exist in public databases, suggesting it is either genuinely rare, undercollected, or restricted in distribution.
Catocha barberi
Catocha barberi is a species of gall midge in the family Cecidomyiidae, first described by E.P. Felt in 1913. The species belongs to the subfamily Lestremiinae and tribe Catochini. Very little published information exists regarding its biology, ecology, or distribution. The genus Catocha comprises small, delicate flies whose larvae are typically associated with fungal substrates or decaying organic matter.
Celina slossoni
Celina slossoni is a species of predaceous diving beetle (family Dytiscidae) found in North America. As a member of the subfamily Hydroporinae and tribe Methlini, it belongs to one of the most diverse lineages of diving beetles. Very little specific information is documented about this species beyond its taxonomic description.
Cephalochrysa similis
Cephalochrysa similis is a species of soldier fly in the family Stratiomyidae, described by James in 1936. It belongs to the subfamily Sarginae and is one of several species in the genus Cephalochrysa, a group characterized by distinctive head morphology. The species is known from the United States, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain poorly documented in published literature. Soldier flies in this family are generally associated with moist or aquatic habitats, with larvae typically developing in decaying organic matter.
Ceratagallia humilis
Canadian Clover Leafhopper
Ceratagallia humilis is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Oman in 1933. It is commonly known as the Canadian Clover Leafhopper. The species has been recorded from Alabama, Kansas, and New Hampshire in the United States. Very limited ecological or behavioral information is available for this species.
Ceratomia igualana
Ceratomia igualana is a hawkmoth in the family Sphingidae. It is known from a limited number of specimens collected from Mexico to Costa Rica. The species exhibits sexual dimorphism in size, with females notably larger than males. Biological details including larval host plants, adult behavior, and complete life history remain undocumented due to its rarity in collections.
Cerceris crucis
Cerceris crucis is a solitary crabronid wasp described in 1904. Like other members of the genus Cerceris, this species is a ground-nesting predatory wasp that provisions its burrows with paralyzed insect prey. The specific prey preferences and detailed biology of C. crucis remain poorly documented compared to better-studied congeners such as C. fumipennis.
Cerodontha enigma
Cerodontha enigma is a species of leaf miner fly in the family Agromyzidae. The specific epithet "enigma" suggests this species presents identification challenges or has puzzling characteristics. As a member of the genus Cerodontha, its larvae likely develop within leaf tissues of grasses or related plants. The species is known from a small number of observations, indicating it may be rarely encountered or underreported.
Cerotainiops kernae
Cerotainiops kernae is a species of robber fly (Asilidae) described by Martin in 1959. The genus Cerotainiops contains small, slender robber flies often associated with arid or semi-arid environments. As a member of the Asilidae family, it is presumed to be a predatory insect, though specific behavioral and ecological data for this species remain undocumented in published literature.
Ceuthophilus chiricahuae
Chiricahua cave cricket
Ceuthophilus chiricahuae is a species of camel cricket (family Rhaphidophoridae) endemic to North America. The species was described by Hubbell in 1936 and is named for the Chiricahua Mountains region. Like other members of the genus Ceuthophilus, it is wingless and adapted to cool, dark, moist habitats. Very few observations of this species have been recorded, with only six documented occurrences in biodiversity databases.
Ceuthophilus variegatus
variegated camel cricket
Ceuthophilus variegatus is a camel cricket species described by Scudder in 1894. Like other members of the genus Ceuthophilus, it possesses the characteristic humpbacked appearance, extraordinarily long antennae, and powerful hind legs that define camel crickets. The species is recorded from northeastern Mexico and Texas, placing it in the southern portion of the genus's North American range. As with other Ceuthophilus species, it likely inhabits dark, damp environments including caves, woodlands, and human structures.
Ceutorhynchus zimmermannii
Ceutorhynchus zimmermannii is a species of weevil in the family Curculionidae, first described by Gyllenhal in 1837. The species is recorded from central Canada, specifically the provinces of Manitoba, Ontario, and Saskatchewan. As a member of the large genus Ceutorhynchus, it belongs to a group of weevils commonly known as cabbage seedpod weevils or stem weevils, many of which are associated with brassicaceous host plants. Available information on this species is limited, with no observations recorded on iNaturalist and minimal published biological data.
Chararica annuliferella
Chararica annuliferella is a species of snout moth in the family Pyralidae, first described by Harrison Gray Dyar Jr. in 1905. It belongs to the subfamily Phycitinae, a diverse group of small moths often associated with dried plant material. The species is recorded from North America, though specific details about its biology remain poorly documented.
Chemsakiella ricei
Chemsakiella ricei is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Chemsak in 1984. The genus Chemsakiella was established to honor the entomologist John A. Chemsak, and the species epithet ricei honors Dr. Eleanor Spicer Rice, an entomologist and science communicator. As a member of the tribe Trachyderini, it belongs to a group of cerambycids often associated with woody plants. The species is known from very few observations, with limited published information on its biology.
Chilometopon microps
Chilometopon microps is a species of darkling beetle (family Tenebrionidae) described in 1990. As a member of this large beetle family, it is adapted to arid or semi-arid environments typical of many tenebrionids. The genus Chilometopon is relatively obscure, with limited published biological information.
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Chionodes elainae is a species of gelechiid moth described by Hodges in 1999. It is known from a very limited number of records in Arizona, with only two observations documented in iNaturalist. The species belongs to a large genus of small moths whose larvae are often associated with specific host plants, though details for this particular species remain undocumented.
Chionodes morus
Chionodes morus is a small moth in the family Gelechiidae, described by Hodges in 1999. It is known only from California, with four observations recorded to date. The specific epithet 'morus' suggests a possible association with mulberry (Morus), though this relationship has not been confirmed. As a member of Chionodes, it belongs to a large genus of gelechiid moths whose larvae typically feed on various plant materials.
Chionomus cultus
Chionomus cultus is a species of planthopper in the family Delphacidae, first described by Van Duzee in 1907. It belongs to a genus of small, delicate delphacid planthoppers found in North America. Members of this genus are associated with wetland and grassland habitats. The species is poorly documented in recent literature and has no confirmed observations in major biodiversity databases.
Chrysanthrax lepidotoides
Chrysanthrax lepidotoides is a species of bee fly (family Bombyliidae) described in 1919. It belongs to a genus of parasitic flies whose larvae develop as predators or parasitoids of other insects. The species is known from a very limited geographic range, with records restricted to New Jersey. Like other bee flies, adults likely visit flowers for nectar.
Chrysobothris carinipennis
Keel-winged Jewel Beetle
Chrysobothris carinipennis is a metallic wood-boring beetle in the family Buprestidae, described by LeConte in 1878. It is found in western North America, with confirmed records from Alberta and British Columbia in Canada. Like other members of the genus Chrysobothris, it is associated with woody plants, though specific host associations for this species remain poorly documented compared to better-studied congeners.
Chrysobothris libonoti
Chrysobothris libonoti is a metallic wood-boring beetle in the family Buprestidae. It is found in North America. The species was described by Horn in 1886. Like other members of the genus Chrysobothris, it is associated with woody plants, though specific host associations for this species remain poorly documented compared to better-studied congeners.
Chrysobothris lixa
Chrysobothris lixa is a metallic wood-boring beetle in the family Buprestidae, first described by George Henry Horn in 1886. Like other members of this large genus, it exhibits the characteristic jewel-like metallic coloration typical of buprestid beetles. The species occurs across Central America and North America, though specific details regarding its biology, host associations, and ecology remain poorly documented compared to better-studied congeners such as those in the C. femorata species-group.
Chrysobothris pseudotsugae
Chrysobothris pseudotsugae is a metallic wood-boring beetle in the family Buprestidae, first described by Van Dyke in 1916. The specific epithet "pseudotsugae" indicates an association with Pseudotsuga (Douglas-fir), though detailed biological information remains limited. The species is recorded from western North America, particularly British Columbia, Canada. Like other members of the genus Chrysobothris, it likely develops in dead or dying wood, though this has not been explicitly documented.
Chrysobothris trinervia
Chrysobothris trinervia is a metallic wood-boring beetle in the family Buprestidae, first described by Kirby in 1837. It is distributed across northern North America, with records from Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, and Labrador in Canada. The species name "trinervia" (three-veined) likely refers to elytral venation patterns, though specific morphological details distinguishing it from congeners are not well documented in available sources. Like other members of the genus, it presumably develops in dead or dying woody plants, though confirmed host associations have not been established.
Chrysodinopsis basalis
Chrysodinopsis basalis is a leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, first described by Jacoby in 1890. The species occurs in North and Middle America. Very few observations of this species exist in public databases, with only one iNaturalist record documented. As a member of the Chrysomelidae, it is part of a large family of herbivorous beetles commonly known as leaf beetles, though specific biological details for this species remain poorly documented.
Chrysopilus testaceipes
Chrysopilus testaceipes is a species of snipe fly in the family Rhagionidae, described by Bigot in 1887. It belongs to the genus Chrysopilus, which is characterized by metallic coloration derived from delicate scales on the exoskeleton. The specific epithet 'testaceipes' refers to the yellowish-brown (testaceous) coloration of the legs. Like other members of its genus, this species is poorly known biologically, with limited published information on its life history, behavior, or ecology.
Chrysotus arkansensis
Chrysotus arkansensis is a species of long-legged fly in the family Dolichopodidae. It was described by Van Duzee in 1930 based on six specimens collected from Fayetteville, Arkansas in 1906. As a member of the genus Chrysotus, it belongs to a diverse group of small to medium-sized predatory flies. The species remains poorly known, with no subsequent records or biological studies published since its original description.
Chyphotes cooki
Chyphotes cooki is a species of wasp in the family Chyphotidae, a group of small, solitary wasps within the order Hymenoptera. The genus Chyphotes is part of the Bradynobaenidae sensu lato, a lineage of aculeate wasps that are poorly studied and rarely encountered. Records of this species are extremely limited, with only two observations documented on iNaturalist. The biology and ecology of Chyphotes cooki remain largely unknown due to its rarity and the secretive habits typical of chyphotid wasps.
Chyphotes petiolatus
Chyphotes petiolatus is a species of wingless wasp in the family Chyphotidae, a small family of solitary parasitoid wasps allied to Bradynobaenidae. The genus Chyphotes comprises flightless, ant-like species found in arid regions of western North America. Chyphotes petiolatus is known from extremely limited material, with only a single observation recorded in iNaturalist. Members of this genus are poorly studied, with most information derived from scattered museum specimens rather than field biology.
Chyromyidae
Golden Flies
Chyromyidae are small to minute acalyptrate flies (Diptera: Heleomyzoidea) commonly known as Golden Flies. The family contains approximately 150 described species worldwide, currently classified into four genera, though ongoing research suggests additional generic diversity exists. Adults are characterized by pale yellow body coloration and striking iridescent eyes. The family's biology remains poorly understood, with no complete life histories documented for any species.
Cicadula straminea
Cicadula straminea is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae. The genus Cicadula comprises small leafhoppers with straminea referring to the straw-yellow coloration typical of this species. Very few observations of this species have been documented, with only two records in iNaturalist as of the data cutoff. Like other Cicadellidae, it is presumed to feed on plant phloem sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Cicurina pallida
Cicurina pallida is a species of true spider in the family Cicurinidae, originally described by Keyserling in 1887. It is known from the United States. The genus Cicurina comprises small, pale spiders often associated with caves and subterranean habitats, though specific details about C. pallida's biology remain limited in published literature.
Circotettix coconino
Coconino Wrangler Grasshopper
Circotettix coconino, known as the Coconino Wrangler Grasshopper, is a band-winged grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It was described by Rehn in 1921. The species is known from limited records in North America, with confirmed presence in Arizona.
Cixius coloepeum
Cixius coloepeum is a species of planthopper in the family Cixiidae, first described by Fitch in 1856. It is native to North America with recorded occurrences in the western and central United States and southwestern Canada. The species belongs to a genus of small, delicate planthoppers that feed on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts. No observations have been documented on iNaturalist, suggesting it may be underrecorded or genuinely rare.
Clivina punctigera
Clivina punctigera is a species of ground beetle in the subfamily Scaritinae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1857. The genus Clivina comprises small, fossorial ground beetles characterized by their compact bodies and fossorial (burrowing) adaptations. Like other members of Scaritinae, this species likely exhibits morphological traits associated with subterranean or soil-dwelling habits, though specific details for C. punctigera remain poorly documented.
Clostera jocosa
Clostera jocosa is a species of prominent moth in the family Notodontidae, first described by Edwards in 1886. It belongs to the genus Clostera, which comprises moths commonly known as "chocolate-tip" or "prominent" moths due to their characteristic wing patterns. The species is documented in the Catalogue of Life and has very few observations on iNaturalist, suggesting it may be rare, underreported, or restricted in range. Like other members of its genus, it is presumed to have larvae that feed on willow or poplar (Salicaceae), though specific host records for this species have not been confirmed.
Cnemotettix spinulus
Cnemotettix spinulus is a species of camel cricket in the family Anostostomatidae, described by Rentz and Weissman in 1973. It belongs to a genus of small, wingless orthopterans found in western North America. The species is known from very few observations, reflecting either genuine rarity or cryptic habits. Like other members of Anostostomatidae, it is likely nocturnal and ground-dwelling.
Coelocephalapion persimile
Coelocephalapion persimile is a species of straight-snouted weevil in the family Brentidae, subfamily Apioninae. Members of this genus are characterized by their compact body form and elongated rostrum. The species epithet "persimile" suggests close resemblance to another taxon. Like other brentids, it likely develops in plant tissues, though specific host associations remain undocumented.
Colaspis arizonensis
Colaspis arizonensis is a species of leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. It was described by American entomologist Charles Frederic August Schaeffer in 1933. The species is known from a limited geographic range in southeastern Arizona and northwestern Mexico. Very few observations of this species have been recorded, with only four documented observations in iNaturalist as of the knowledge cutoff.
Coleophora argentialbella
Coleophora argentialbella is a species of case-bearing moth in the family Coleophoridae. It was described by Chambers in 1874 from specimens collected in the United States. The species is known from Kentucky and Oklahoma, though published records remain sparse.
Collops dux
Collops dux is a species of soft-winged flower beetle (family Melyridae). Members of the genus Collops are predatory beetles frequently associated with flowering plants, where they feed on small arthropods and utilize extrafloral nectaries for hydration and nutrients. The species is poorly documented in scientific literature, with minimal published biological or ecological data available.
Colocistis crassa
Colocistis crassa is a species of wasp in the family Tiphiidae, first described by Bradley in 1917. Members of this family are solitary wasps, many of which are parasitoids of beetle larvae, particularly scarab beetles. The genus Colocistis contains relatively small, obscure species with limited published biological information.
Colposternus tenuilineatus
Colposternus tenuilineatus is a small beetle species in the family Ptinidae (formerly included in Anobiidae), described by Horn in 1894. The genus Colposternus contains North American species associated with wood-boring habits. This species is poorly documented in modern literature and has no verified observations in major biodiversity databases.
Colydium nigripenne
Colydium nigripenne is a species of cylindrical bark beetle first described by LeConte in 1863. It belongs to the family Zopheridae, a group of beetles commonly associated with dead or decaying wood. The species is documented from North America. Very few observations exist in public databases, with only seven records on iNaturalist.
Comadia subterminata
Comadia subterminata is a cossid moth first described in 1923 from southwestern North America. Adults are active from May to July. Sexual dimorphism is evident in forewing length, with males measuring 13–18 mm and females 19–21 mm. The species is known from only four U.S. states and remains poorly studied.
Conanthalictus macrops
sweat bee
Conanthalictus macrops is a species of sweat bee (family Halictidae) described by Cockerell in 1916. It belongs to the genus Conanthalictus, a small group within the subfamily Rophitinae. The species is known from North America, though specific details about its biology remain poorly documented in published literature.
Condylops obrieni
Condylops obrieni is a species of soft-winged flower beetle in the family Melyridae, described by Wittmer. It belongs to the subgenus Neocondylops. The species is known from very limited observations, with only one documented occurrence on iNaturalist. As a member of Melyridae, it likely shares general ecological tendencies with related species in the genus, though specific biological details remain poorly documented.
Conocalama
Conocalama is a genus of ichneumonid wasps established by Hopper in 1939. It belongs to the family Ichneumonidae, one of the largest families of parasitoid wasps. The genus is poorly documented in published literature, with minimal species-level information available. Records in biodiversity databases indicate it is rarely encountered or reported.
Conocalama canadensis
Conocalama canadensis is a species of ichneumon wasp in the family Ichneumonidae, first described by Provancher in 1877. The genus Conocalama is part of the large and diverse ichneumonid wasp fauna, which are primarily parasitoids of other insects. Very little specific biological information is available for this particular species.
Conophorus melanoceratus
Conophorus melanoceratus is a species of bee fly described by Bigot in 1892. It belongs to the genus Conophorus within the subfamily Bombyliinae. The species is rarely documented, with only three observations recorded on iNaturalist. Like other bee flies, it is presumed to have a parasitoid life cycle, though specific host associations remain unconfirmed.
Copestylum opalescens
Opalescent Bromeliad Fly
Copestylum opalescens is a syrphid fly species in the tribe Volucellini, commonly known as the Opalescent Bromeliad Fly. It is one of approximately 50 species in the genus Copestylum, a group of New World flower flies predominantly associated with bromeliad microhabitats. The species was originally described by Townsend in 1901 under the genus Volucella. Like other Copestylum species, adults are likely flower visitors, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Cophura hennei
Cophura hennei is a species of robber fly (Asilidae) described by Wilcox & Martin in 1945. As a member of the subfamily Brachyrhopalinae, it belongs to a group characterized by reduced wing venation and compact body forms. The genus Cophura contains small to medium-sized predatory flies distributed primarily in the New World. Specific biological details for C. hennei remain poorly documented in published literature.
Cophura pollinosa
Cophura pollinosa is a species of robber fly described by Charles Howard Curran in 1930. It belongs to the subfamily Brachyrhopalinae within the family Asilidae, a diverse group of predatory flies known for their aggressive hunting behavior. The specific epithet "pollinosa" refers to a dusted or pollen-covered appearance, though detailed morphological descriptions are limited in available literature.
Cophura tanbarki
Cophura tanbarki is a species of robber fly (family Asilidae) described by Wilcox in 1965. It belongs to the subfamily Brachyrhopalinae, a group of relatively small, slender robber flies. Like other members of the genus Cophura, it is likely predatory, though specific natural history details remain poorly documented.
Corticaria varicolor
Corticaria varicolor is a minute beetle species in the family Latridiidae (plaster beetles), described by Fall in 1899. The species is known from a single observation in British Columbia, Canada, and is characterized by its small size and variable coloration as suggested by its specific epithet. Like other members of the genus, it likely inhabits moist, decaying organic matter. Very little is known about its biology due to its rarity and cryptic habits.
Corticotomus depressus
Corticotomus depressus is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae. The genus Corticotomus is a small group within the tribe Harpalini, characterized by species adapted to particular microhabitats. Very little specific information is available about this particular species in the accessible literature. The species epithet "depressus" suggests a flattened body form, which is common among ground beetles that inhabit tight spaces under bark or in leaf litter.
Corymbitodes xanthomus
Corymbitodes xanthomus is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae. It is a rarely encountered species with limited documentation, known from a small number of observations. As with other members of the genus Corymbitodes, it belongs to a group of click beetles characterized by their ability to produce a clicking sound through a prosternal process that snaps against the mesosternum when disturbed.
Corythucha obliqua
Corythucha obliqua is a species of lace bug in the family Tingidae, first described by Osborn and Drake in 1916. It belongs to a genus of small, plant-feeding true bugs characterized by their distinctive reticulated wing covers. The species is native to western North America. Like other lace bugs, it likely feeds on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts, though specific host associations for this species remain poorly documented.
Cotalpa subcribrata
Cotalpa subcribrata is a scarab beetle described by Wickham in 1905. It belongs to the genus Cotalpa within the family Scarabaeidae. Very few observations of this species exist in public databases, suggesting it is either rare, poorly sampled, or restricted to specific habitats. The genus Cotalpa includes species commonly known as goldsmith beetles, though this common name is more frequently applied to Cotalpa lanigera.
Cradytes
Cradytes is a genus of soft-bodied plant beetles in the family Melyridae, established by Casey in 1895. The genus has limited documentation and is classified as doubtful in GBIF, indicating taxonomic uncertainty. Only 29 observations are recorded on iNaturalist, suggesting it is rarely encountered or poorly studied. Its placement within Melyridae indicates it belongs to a diverse family of predatory and pollen-feeding beetles.
Crambus gausapalis
Crambus gausapalis is a moth in the family Crambidae, described by George Duryea Hulst in 1886. It is known from California in western North America. As a member of the genus Crambus, it belongs to a group commonly known as grass-veneers or webworms, though specific biological details for this species remain poorly documented.
Crassana
Crassana is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, and tribe Platymetopiini. It was established by DeLong & Hershberger in 1947. The genus is poorly documented in scientific literature, with minimal available information on species diversity, biology, and ecology. As a member of the leafhopper family, species in this genus are presumed to be phytophagous, feeding on plant sap via piercing-sucking mouthparts, though specific host associations remain unstudied. The genus appears to be rarely collected, with only 12 observations recorded on iNaturalist.
Craterocercus obtusus
Craterocercus obtusus is a species of sawfly in the family Tenthredinidae, first described by Klug in 1816. It belongs to a genus within a family commonly known as common sawflies, which are herbivorous Hymenoptera with larvae that feed on plant material. The species has minimal documented observations, with only two records on iNaturalist. Beyond taxonomic classification, detailed biological information about this specific species appears to be scarce in accessible literature.
Cratichneumon fossorius
Cratichneumon fossorius is a species of ichneumon wasp in the family Ichneumonidae. Members of this genus are parasitoid wasps, though specific host associations for this species remain undocumented. The species has been recorded from very few observations, suggesting it is either genuinely rare or undercollected. Like other ichneumonids, females likely possess an ovipositor for laying eggs in or on host organisms.
Crossocerus harringtonii
Crossocerus harringtonii is a small solitary wasp in the family Crabronidae, first described by W. Fox in 1895. It belongs to a genus of aphid-hunting wasps that provision their nests with paralyzed aphids for their larvae. The species is known from limited records in western North America, particularly Alberta, Canada. Observations are sparse, with only 9 documented records on iNaturalist as of the source data.
Cryphia oaklandiae
Cryphia oaklandiae is a North American noctuid moth described in 1911. The species has been moved between genera, currently recognized as Cryphia but also treated as Anarta oaklandiae in some classifications. It is a rarely collected species with limited documented observations.
Cryptoscatomaseter depressiusculus
Cryptoscatomaseter depressiusculus is a small scarab beetle in the subfamily Aphodiinae. It is native to the western United States, with records from Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah. The species was described by Schmidt in 1907 and belongs to a genus containing few described species.
Cryptotreta cislimitensis
Cryptotreta cislimitensis is a species of tephritid fruit fly described by Steyskal in 1977. It belongs to the genus Cryptotreta within the tribe Eutretini, a group of fruit flies known for their often patterned wings and association with plants. Very little published information exists on the biology or ecology of this species.
Culiseta minnesotae
Minnesota winter mosquito
Culiseta minnesotae is a mosquito species in the family Culicidae, first described by Barr in 1957. The species is known by the common name "Minnesota winter mosquito," suggesting adaptation to cold climates. It belongs to the genus Culiseta, which includes mosquitoes often associated with cool weather activity and overwintering behaviors. Very little specific biological information has been documented for this particular species.
Curculio iowensis
Curculio iowensis is a species of true weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae. The species was described by Thomas Lincoln Casey in 1910. It is found in North America, with records from Canada (Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Québec). Very little is known about the biology or ecology of this species. As a member of the genus Curculio, it likely shares the characteristic elongated rostrum typical of acorn and nut weevils, though specific morphological details remain undocumented in available sources.
Cuterebra neomexicana
Cuterebra neomexicana is a species of New World skin bot fly described by Sabrosky in 1986. Like other members of the genus Cuterebra, it is a mammalian parasite with larvae that develop subcutaneously in hosts. The species is poorly documented in the scientific literature, with minimal published information on its biology, host associations, and distribution beyond the original description.
Cyamops halteratus
Cyamops halteratus is a small fly species in the family Periscelididae, described by Sabrosky in 1958. The specific epithet 'halteratus' refers to the halteres, the modified hindwings characteristic of Diptera. Very few observations of this species exist in public databases.
Cybaeota shastae
Cybaeota shastae is a small true spider in the family Cybaeidae, first described by Chamberlin & Ivie in 1937. It is known only from the United States, with records from the western region including California. The genus Cybaeota contains diminutive spiders closely related to Cybaeus but distinguished by genitalic and somatic characteristics. Very little is known of its biology.
Cybotus estriatus
Cybotus estriatus is a species of darkling beetle in the family Tenebrionidae, first described by LeConte in 1878. The genus Cybotus is small and poorly documented, with limited published information on its biology. The species is known from Mexico based on collection records. Few observations exist, suggesting it may be uncommon, cryptic, or restricted to specific habitats.
Cydia anaranjada
slash pine seedworm moth
Cydia anaranjada, the slash pine seedworm moth, is a species of tortricid moth found in southeastern North America. The species was described by Miller in 1959. Like other members of the genus Cydia, it is likely associated with coniferous hosts, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented. The common name suggests a larval association with slash pine (*Pinus elliottii*) seeds.
Cydia bracteatana
Cydia bracteatana is a tortricid moth species described by Fernald in 1881. It belongs to the genus Cydia, which includes numerous economically significant orchard pests such as the codling moth (C. pomonella) and the filbertworm (C. latiferreana). Like other members of this genus, C. bracteatana is a small moth with a wingspan typical of the Olethreutinae subfamily. The species is part of the diverse North American tortricid fauna, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented compared to its better-known congenerics.
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fletcherana
Fletcher's Cydia Moth
Cydia fletcherana is a small tortricid moth species described by Kearfott in 1907. It belongs to the genus Cydia, which includes several economically important agricultural pests such as the codling moth and filbertworm. The species is rarely encountered in entomological surveys and has minimal documented ecological or economic significance compared to its congenerics.
Cydia youngana
Cydia youngana is a species of tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae, subfamily Olethreutinae. The species was described by Kearfott in 1907. It belongs to the genus Cydia, which includes several economically significant agricultural pests such as the codling moth (C. pomonella) and the filbertworm (C. latiferreana). Very little specific information is available about the biology, appearance, or ecology of C. youngana.
Cylindrocopturus tetralobus
Cylindrocopturus tetralobus is a species of weevil in the family Curculionidae, described by Champion in 1906. The genus Cylindrocopturus includes species associated with sunflowers and related plants, though specific ecological details for C. tetralobus remain undocumented in available sources. The species is provisionally accepted in taxonomic databases with minimal published information on its biology or distribution.
Cymbopteryx fuscimarginalis
Cymbopteryx fuscimarginalis is a species of moth in the family Crambidae, described by Eugene G. Munroe in 1961. It belongs to the subfamily Odontiinae. The species is known from a single observation in Arizona, indicating it is likely rare or poorly collected.
Cymindis elegans
Cymindis elegans is a ground beetle species in the genus Cymindis, first described by LeConte in 1846. It belongs to the subfamily Lebiinae and tribe Lebiini within the family Carabidae. The species is known from Virginia in the United States. Very little specific information about its biology, ecology, or behavior has been documented.
Cyparium ater
Cyparium ater is a species of rove beetle in the family Staphylinidae, subfamily Scaphidiinae. Described by Casey in 1900, this species is currently treated as a synonym of Cyparium atrum. The genus Cyparium belongs to the tribe Cypariini within the scaphidiine rove beetles. Very little is known about the biology or ecology of this species.
Cyrtopogon sudator
Cyrtopogon sudator is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, described by Osten Sacken in 1877. As a member of the genus Cyrtopogon, it belongs to a group of predatory flies characterized by their distinctive morphology and hunting behavior. Very few specific observations of this species have been documented in public databases, with only one iNaturalist record identified.
Cyrtoquedius
Cyrtoquedius is a genus of rove beetles in the family Staphylinidae, established by Bernhauer in 1917. It belongs to the subtribe Cyrtoquediina within the tribe Staphylinini. The genus contains relatively few described species and is poorly represented in scientific literature. Available records indicate limited observational data, with only 26 documented observations on iNaturalist.
Daihinibaenetes tanneri
Utah sand-treader cricket
Daihinibaenetes tanneri is a species of camel cricket endemic to sandy habitats in Utah. It belongs to the family Rhaphidophoridae, commonly known as cave crickets or camel crickets. The species is named after the entomologist Wilmer W. Tanner. Very few observations exist, with only four records documented on iNaturalist.
Dasylophia saturata
Dasylophia saturata is a species of moth in the family Notodontidae, described by Barnes in 1901. It belongs to the subfamily Nystaleinae, a group of prominent moths. The genus Dasylophia is characterized by distinctive morphological features including prominent tufts and modified setae on the body. As with other notodontid moths, adults are nocturnal and larvae feed on woody plants.
Dasymutilla myrice
Dasymutilla myrice is a species of velvet ant in the family Mutillidae. Like other members of this family, it is a solitary wasp with wingless females and winged males. The species belongs to a genus known for aposematic coloration and potent stings in females. Specific biological details for this species remain poorly documented.
Deltometopus baranowskii
Deltometopus baranowskii is a species of false click beetle in the family Eucnemidae. The species is known from a single iNaturalist observation, indicating it is rarely encountered or potentially understudied. Members of the genus Deltometopus are characterized by their elongated body form and reduced click mechanism compared to true click beetles (Elateridae). The specific epithet honors an individual, likely a coleopterist or naturalist.
Dendrocharis flavicornis
Dendrocharis flavicornis is a species of false click beetle in the family Eucnemidae. It was previously classified under the genus Brachyelatus, and sources using that older name have described it as displaying brilliant blue and green metallic coloration. The species has been recorded from Australia. Fossil specimens attributed to this lineage, dating from 34–55 million years ago, represent the first known fossil record for the chalcid wasp subfamily Chrysolampinae—though this fossil assignment appears to reflect the earlier, incorrect wasp classification rather than the current coleopteran placement.
Deraeocoris apache
Deraeocoris apache is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, first described by Knight in 1921. It belongs to the genus Deraeocoris, a diverse group of predatory mirids found primarily in the Northern Hemisphere. Very little specific information is available for this particular species.
Dercylinus
Dercylinus is a monotypic genus of ground beetles in the family Carabidae, containing only Dercylinus impressus. The genus was established by Chaudoir in 1883 and is classified within the subfamily Licininae and tribe Oodini. It is known from the United States. Very little has been published about its biology or ecology.
Dermestes rattus
Dermestes rattus is a species of hide beetle in the family Dermestidae, described by LeConte in 1854. The species is currently listed as taxonomically doubtful in major databases. As a member of the genus Dermestes, it belongs to a group of scavenging beetles commonly employed in forensic entomology and museum specimen preparation for cleaning skeletal remains. The specific biology and ecology of D. rattus remain poorly documented compared to better-known congeners such as D. maculatus and D. lardarius.
Derotmema piute
Derotmema piute is a species of band-winged grasshopper in the family Acrididae, first described by Rehn in 1919. It belongs to the subfamily Oedipodinae and tribe Psinidiini. The species is documented from Nevada in western North America. Available information is limited; no specific morphological descriptions, ecological data, or behavioral observations have been published in the accessible literature.
Desmatogaster
Desmatogaster is a genus of small beetles in the family Ptinidae (formerly Anobiidae), established by Knutson in 1963. The genus contains at least one described species, D. subconnata. These beetles belong to the group commonly known as spider beetles or deathwatch beetles, though specific ecological details for this genus remain poorly documented.
Desmopachria circularis
Desmopachria circularis is a species of diving beetle described by Sharp in 1882. It belongs to the family Dytiscidae, a group of aquatic beetles adapted for underwater life. The genus Desmopachria is characterized by small body size and is distributed primarily in the Americas. This species is recorded from Middle America, though specific details about its biology remain poorly documented.
Diacanthous triundulatus
Diacanthous triundulatus is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae. The genus Diacanthous is a small group within the click beetles, characterized by distinctive morphological features. Very few observations of this species exist in public databases, indicating it is either rare, cryptic, or undercollected.
Diaphorus pseudopacus
Diaphorus pseudopacus is a species of long-legged fly in the family Dolichopodidae, described by Robinson in 1964. It belongs to the genus Diaphorus, a group of small to medium-sized flies characterized by their elongated legs and metallic coloration. Very few observations of this species have been documented, with only 5 records on iNaturalist as of the source date. The specific epithet "pseudopacus" suggests a resemblance to or relationship with D. opacus, though the precise nature of this distinction requires examination of type specimens.
Dichagyris mizteca
Dichagyris mizteca is a species of moth in the family Noctuidae, originally described as Carneades mizteca by Schaus in 1894. It belongs to a genus of owlet moths primarily distributed in western North America. Very few documented observations exist, with only one record in iNaturalist as of the data cutoff. The species appears to be rarely encountered or potentially underreported.
Dichelotarsus excursus
Dichelotarsus excursus is a species of soldier beetle in the family Cantharidae. The taxonomic status of this species is marked as doubtful in GBIF, indicating uncertainty regarding its validity or distinctness from related taxa. Only a single observation has been recorded on iNaturalist, suggesting it is either extremely rare, poorly documented, or potentially a misidentification or synonym of another species.
Dichomeris solatrix
A small moth in the family Gelechiidae, described from a single location in Arizona. Known from only two observations and limited published records.
Dichrorampha sapodilla
Dichrorampha sapodilla is a small moth in the leaf-roller family Tortricidae, described by John B. Heppner in 1981. The species is known only from Florida, USA, and appears to be rarely encountered, with only one documented observation in public databases. Like other members of its genus, it likely has a specialized association with particular host plants, though specific details remain undocumented.
Dicrodiplosis
Dicrodiplosis is a genus of gall midges in the family Cecidomyiidae, established by Kieffer in 1895. The genus contains approximately 15 described species. As gall midges, members of this genus are likely associated with inducing galls on host plants, though specific biological details for most species remain poorly documented.
Dienerella costulata
Dienerella costulata is a small beetle species in the family Latridiidae (plaster beetles or minute brown scavenger beetles), first described by Reitter in 1877. The genus Dienerella comprises minute beetles associated with mold and fungal growth. This species has been recorded from several Canadian provinces including Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, and Quebec. Very few observations of this species exist in public databases.
Dietzianus pygmaeus
Dietzianus pygmaeus is a species of true weevil (family Curculionidae) described by Dietz in 1891. The species is currently classified in the genus Dietzianus, though it was originally described under the genus Xanthus. It is known from North America, but detailed information about its biology, appearance, and ecology remains sparse in the available literature.
Digrammia minuta
Digrammia minuta is a small geometer moth in the family Geometridae, native to North America. The genus Digrammia includes numerous small, cryptically colored species that rely on camouflage against bark and vegetation. Like other members of this genus, D. minuta is likely active at night and attracted to artificial light sources. Very little specific information has been published about the biology of this particular species.
Dikraneura abnormis
Dikraneura abnormis is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae, tribe Dikraneurini. Originally described by Walsh in 1862, this species belongs to a genus of small, delicate leafhoppers commonly known as grape leafhoppers. The genus Dikraneura contains species that are frequently associated with woody plants, particularly grapevines (Vitis spp.), and several species in this genus are economically significant agricultural pests. D. abnormis has been recorded from multiple localities in North America including British Columbia, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Georgia, and Illinois.
Dimorphopteryx pinguis
Dimorphopteryx pinguis is a species of sawfly in the family Tenthredinidae. The genus name Dimorphopteryx refers to the presence of two distinct wing forms in related species, though specific details for D. pinguis remain poorly documented. Very little is known about this species beyond its taxonomic placement.
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.
Diplous rugicollis
Diplous rugicollis is a ground beetle species in the family Carabidae, first described by Randall in 1838. It belongs to the subfamily Patrobinae, a group of small to medium-sized carabid beetles often associated with moist habitats. The species is documented from North America, with records from both Canada and the United States. Available information on this species is limited, with minimal observational data published.
Dipropus tequesta
Dipropus tequesta is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae. The genus Dipropus contains multiple species distributed primarily in the Americas. Very few observations of this species exist in public databases.
Dipropus yaqui
Dipropus yaqui is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae, genus Dipropus. It belongs to a diverse family characterized by the ability to right themselves using a prosternal spine that fits into a mesosternal groove, producing the characteristic clicking sound. The species is known from a single observation record, indicating it is either extremely rare, poorly surveyed, or potentially misidentified.
Dirophanes mellinus
Dirophanes mellinus is a species of ichneumon wasp in the family Ichneumonidae, first described by Provancher in 1875. The genus Dirophanes belongs to the diverse parasitoid wasp family Ichneumonidae, one of the largest families of insects. As with most ichneumonids, this species is presumed to be a parasitoid of other insects, though specific host records for D. mellinus are not well documented. The species is rarely encountered and poorly known in the scientific literature.
Disholcaspis prehensa
clasping twig gall wasp
Disholcaspis prehensa is a gall-inducing cynipid wasp native to California that induces distinctive galls on scrub oak and leather oak. The species exhibits heterogony, alternating between sexual and asexual generations that produce two morphologically different gall types. The asexual generation forms conspicuous mushroom-shaped twig galls with clasping bases, while the sexual generation produces small, hidden bud galls.
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tarandus
Woodland Tiger Moth
Dodia tarandus is a moth in the family Erebidae, first described by Macaulay and Schmidt in 2009. It is endemic to Canada, occurring in boreal black spruce bogs and adjacent open pine uplands across central to northern Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Yukon. The species exhibits sexual dimorphism in forewing length, with males measuring approximately 15.5 mm and females 14.3 mm. Larval biology and specific host plants remain unknown, though potential hosts are suspected to include Salix and Ericaceae species common in peatland habitats.
Doliodesmus
Doliodesmus is a genus of darkling beetles (family Tenebrionidae) described by Spilman in 1967. The genus is native to the Nearctic region and is represented by a small number of species. Very little has been published on its biology or ecology. Records indicate extremely limited observational data, with only two documented observations on iNaturalist.
Drapetes niger
Tropical Black Click Beetle
Drapetes niger, known as the Tropical Black Click Beetle, is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae. The genus Drapetes belongs to a diverse family characterized by the ability to produce an audible clicking sound using a prosternal process that engages with a mesosternal groove. As of current records, this species has been documented in 8 observations on iNaturalist, indicating it is rarely encountered or poorly surveyed.
Drapetes rubricollis
Drapetes rubricollis is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae. The specific epithet "rubricollis" refers to the reddish coloration of the pronotum. Very few observations of this species have been documented, with only 7 records on iNaturalist as of the source date. It belongs to a genus of small, often inconspicuous beetles.
Drepanosiphum oregonensis
Dark-streaked Maple Aphid
Drepanosiphum oregonensis is a North American aphid species described by Granovsky in 1939, commonly known as the Dark-streaked Maple Aphid. It belongs to the genus Drepanosiphum, which comprises aphids specialized on maple (Acer) host plants. The species is currently recognized as a synonym of Drepanosiphum oregonense in some taxonomic treatments. Very few observations exist in biodiversity databases, suggesting it may be uncommon, undercollected, or restricted to specific geographic regions.
Dromaeolus turnbowi
Dromaeolus turnbowi is a species of false click beetle in the family Eucnemidae. The species is known from only three iNaturalist observations, indicating it is either rare, poorly sampled, or recently described. As a member of Eucnemidae, it belongs to a group of beetles commonly known as false click beetles, which are distinguished from true click beetles (Elateridae) by their inability to produce the characteristic clicking sound. The genus Dromaeolus contains species that are typically associated with decaying wood.
Drosophila colorata
Drosophila colorata is a species of vinegar fly in the family Drosophilidae, first described by Walker in 1849. It is recorded from the United States. The species is accepted in GBIF and NCBI taxonomic databases, though Catalogue of Life lists it as a synonym. Very little specific biological information is available for this species beyond its basic taxonomic placement and geographic occurrence.
Dryocoetes affaber
Faber Spruce Bark Beetle
Dryocoetes affaber, commonly known as the Faber Spruce Bark Beetle, is a bark beetle species in the weevil family Curculionidae. It is native to North America and has been documented across multiple Canadian provinces. As a member of the genus Dryocoetes, it is associated with coniferous trees, though specific ecological details remain limited in published literature.
Dryophilodes niger
Dryophilodes niger is a species of beetle in the family Ptinidae, a group commonly known as spider beetles or deathwatch beetles. The genus Dryophilodes is part of a family of small beetles often associated with stored products, wood, or dry organic materials. Available records for this species are extremely limited, with only two observations documented on iNaturalist. The specific biology, ecology, and distribution of D. niger remain poorly characterized in published literature.
Dusona wyomingensis
Dusona wyomingensis is a species of ichneumonid wasp described by Viereck in 1906. The genus Dusona comprises parasitoid wasps, with most species targeting Lepidoptera larvae as hosts. This species is known from scattered records in western Canada, including Alberta and Saskatchewan. Published biological information specific to this species is limited.
Dyschirius terminatus
Dyschirius terminatus is a small ground beetle in the subfamily Scaritinae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1846. Like other members of the genus Dyschirius, it belongs to a group of carabid beetles characterized by fossorial (digging) adaptations. The species occurs across North America, including Canada, the United States, and parts of Middle America.
Dystaxia murrayi
false jewel beetle
Dystaxia murrayi is a species of false jewel beetle in the family Schizopodidae, described by LeConte in 1866. It is found in North America. The species belongs to a small family of beetles historically associated with jewel beetles (Buprestidae) but now recognized as a distinct lineage within the superfamily Buprestoidea. Very little is known about its biology or ecology.
Eanus hatchi
Hatch's click beetle
Eanus hatchi, known as Hatch's click beetle, is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae. The species is named in honor of entomologist Melville H. Hatch. Very little published information exists regarding its biology, distribution, or ecology. It belongs to a genus of click beetles characterized by the family's namesake clicking mechanism, a prosternal process that fits into a mesosternal cavity to produce a sudden snap used for righting the body when overturned.
Eccoptomera simplex
Eccoptomera simplex is a species of true fly in the family Heleomyzidae, described by Coquillett in 1904. The genus Eccoptomera is part of a family of small to medium-sized flies commonly associated with decaying organic matter. Very few observations of this species have been recorded, with only two documented observations in iNaturalist as of the knowledge cutoff.
Echthodopa carolinensis
Echthodopa carolinensis is a species of robber fly (family Asilidae) described by Bromley in 1951. It belongs to a genus of predatory flies that capture prey in flight. The species epithet 'carolinensis' suggests a connection to the Carolinas region of the United States, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain poorly documented in available sources.
Ectecephala albistylum
grass fly
Ectecephala albistylum is a species of grass fly in the family Chloropidae, first described by Macquart in 1851. Members of this genus are associated with grassy habitats. The species is rarely documented, with only three observations recorded on iNaturalist.
Efferia candida
Efferia candida is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, first described by Coquillett in 1893. As a member of the genus Efferia, it belongs to one of the most species-rich genera of robber flies in North America. Robber flies in this genus are characterized by their robust build, large compound eyes, and predatory behavior. The species name "candida" (Latin for "white" or "shining") likely refers to some aspect of its pale or light-colored appearance, though specific diagnostic features distinguishing it from congeners require detailed examination.
Efferia vertebrata
Mountain Hammertail
Efferia vertebrata is a species of robber fly (family Asilidae) first described by Bromley in 1940. Known by the common name "Mountain Hammertail," this predatory dipteran belongs to the large and diverse genus Efferia, which contains numerous species distributed primarily in the Americas. Robber flies in this genus are characterized by their robust build, strong flying ability, and predatory habits. The specific epithet "vertebrata" likely refers to some aspect of the species' structural morphology, though the precise meaning is not documented in readily available sources.
Elachiptera flaviceps
Elachiptera flaviceps is a species of frit fly in the family Chloropidae, originally described by Sabrosky in 1948. It is currently treated as a synonym of Ceratobarys flaviceps. The species belongs to the subfamily Oscinellinae and tribe Elachipterini. Very few observations exist in public databases, with only 7 records documented on iNaturalist.
Elachista adianta
Elachista adianta is a small moth in the family Elachistidae, described by Kaila in 1997. It is endemic to Colorado, United States, and is known from extremely limited observations. The species belongs to a large genus of grass-mining microlepidoptera.
Elachista galadella
Elachista galadella is a small moth species in the family Elachistidae, described by Kaila in 1999. It is known only from a single U.S. state, Washington, with no published records of its biology or ecology. Like other members of its genus, it likely has a narrow host plant association, though this remains undocumented for this species. The species exemplifies the poorly known microlepidopteran fauna of the Pacific Northwest.
Elachista morwenella
Elachista morwenella is a small moth species in the family Elachistidae, described by Kaila in 1999. It is known only from British Columbia, Canada, with very few documented observations. As with other members of its genus, it is presumed to be a leaf-miner in larval stages, though specific host plants remain unconfirmed.
Elachista tuorella
Elachista tuorella is a species of microlepidopteran moth in the family Elachistidae. It was described by Kaila in 1999. The species is known only from Idaho in the western United States. As a member of the large genus Elachista, it likely exhibits the characteristic small size and narrow wings typical of the group, though specific details remain undocumented.
Elaphropus anceps
Elaphropus anceps is a small ground beetle in the family Carabidae, subfamily Trechinae. It belongs to a diverse genus of minute carabids often found in moist microhabitats. The species is known from North America, with records from the United States and Canada. Like other members of the tribe Bembidiini, it is likely associated with riparian or wetland edges, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Elasmosoma michaeli
Elasmosoma michaeli is a species of parasitoid wasp in the family Braconidae, described by Shaw in 2007. It belongs to a genus of small wasps that attack ants. The genus Elasmosoma is part of the subfamily Euphorinae, tribe Neoneurini, which are specialized ant parasitoids.
Elatobia montelliella
Elatobia montelliella is a small moth in the family Tineidae, described by Schantz in 1951. It has a wingspan of 16–22 mm. The species has a disjunct distribution across Finland and western North America (Alberta and Utah), though the ecological basis for this pattern remains unclear.
Elatotrypes
Elatotrypes is a monotypic genus of longhorn beetles (family Cerambycidae) containing a single described species, Elatotrypes hoferi. The genus was established by Fisher in 1919 and is classified within the tribe Callidiini of the subfamily Cerambycinae. Very little is known about the biology or natural history of this genus due to its rarity and limited documentation.
Eleodes fuchsii
Eleodes fuchsii is a darkling beetle in the family Tenebrionidae, first described by Blaisdell in 1909. As a member of the genus Eleodes, it belongs to a group commonly known as "clown beetles" or "stink beetles," recognized for their defensive posture of raising the abdomen when disturbed. The species is part of a large North American genus with over 200 described species, many of which inhabit arid and semi-arid regions.
Ellabella bayensis
Ellabella bayensis is a moth species in the family Copromorphidae, a small family of lepidopterans sometimes referred to as "fruitworm moths." The species is endemic to California, where it has been documented in coastal regions. Like other members of its family, it is presumed to be small and inconspicuous, with limited published information available regarding its biology.
Ellipes monticolus
canyon pygmy mole cricket
Ellipes monticolus is a poorly known pygmy mole cricket endemic to canyon environments in the southwestern United States. First described in 1977 from genitalia drawings alone, the species remained without natural history documentation until 2020, when the first live photographs and field observations were published from the Chiricahua Mountains of Arizona. The species inhabits the Sky Islands region, a biodiversity hotspot characterized by isolated mountain ranges. As a member of Tridactylidae, it likely exhibits fossorial adaptations for burrowing in moist substrates near water.
Eloceria nigra
Eloceria nigra is a species of tachinid fly in the family Tachinidae. The species was described by Coquillett in 1902 and is classified within the tribe Loewiini, subfamily Tachininae. Tachinid flies are parasitoids, with larvae typically developing inside other insects. The specific biology and host associations of E. nigra remain poorly documented in available literature.
Elymana pacifica
Elymana pacifica is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hamilton in 1985. It belongs to the tribe Cicadulini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. The species is known from western North America, with records from British Columbia, Canada. Like other members of its family, it is a phloem-feeding insect associated with grasses and other plants.
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depressum
Embaphion depressum is a darkling beetle species in the family Tenebrionidae, first described by LeConte in 1851. The genus Embaphion is characterized by its distinctive explanate (flattened and expanded) body form, which gives these beetles a broad, shield-like appearance. This species is part of a small genus of North American darkling beetles adapted to arid environments. Available information on this specific species is limited, though it shares the general morphology and presumably the ecological habits of its congeners.
Empoa platana
Empoa platana is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Christian in 1953. It belongs to the genus Empoa within the subfamily Typhlocybinae. The species has been recorded from Kentucky, Ohio, and Pennsylvania in the eastern United States. Like other members of the genus Empoa, it is likely a plant-feeding insect, though specific host plant associations and ecological details remain poorly documented in the available literature.
Empria coryli
Empria coryli is a species of sawfly in the family Tenthredinidae, first described by Dyar in 1897. The species epithet "coryli" suggests a potential association with Corylus (hazelnut), though this relationship has not been confirmed in the available literature. Records indicate occurrence in Quebec, Canada. As with other Empria species, it likely exhibits the typical sawfly characteristic of herbivorous larval feeding on plant foliage, but specific biological details remain poorly documented.
Endasys oregonianus
Endasys oregonianus is a species of ichneumon wasp described by Luhman in 1990. The specific epithet "oregonianus" indicates a type locality or primary distribution in Oregon, USA. As a member of the large family Ichneumonidae, this species is presumed to be a parasitoid, though its specific host associations remain undocumented in available sources. The genus Endasys is part of the diverse ichneumonid fauna of North America.
Enigmina warrenorum
Enigmina warrenorum is a species of armoured harvestman in the family Phalangodidae, described in 2008. It belongs to the suborder Laniatores, a group of harvestmen characterized by relatively short legs and often heavily sclerotized bodies. The species is known from very few observations, with only three records documented on iNaturalist. Its specific epithet honors the Warren family.
Enneboeus marmoratus
Enneboeus marmoratus is a species of beetle in the family Archeocrypticidae, a small and poorly known family of coleopterans. The species epithet 'marmoratus' refers to a marbled or mottled appearance. Very little published information exists on the biology, ecology, or distribution of this species. The family Archeocrypticidae contains relatively few species globally and is not well represented in entomological literature.
Epeolus glabratus
Smooth Cellophane-cuckoo Bee
Epeolus glabratus is a species of cuckoo bee in the family Apidae. As a cleptoparasite, females lay eggs in the nests of host bees rather than constructing their own nests or collecting pollen. The species is found in North America. Like other members of the genus Epeolus, it likely targets nests of polyester bees in the genus Colletes, though specific host associations for this species remain poorly documented.
Ephippiphora imitativa
Ephippiphora imitativa is a species of tortrix moth in the family Tortricidae. The specific epithet "imitativa" suggests a resemblance to other species. Based on the small number of iNaturalist observations (8), it appears to be rarely encountered or poorly known. As a member of Tortricidae, it likely possesses the characteristic bell-shaped resting posture and forewings that fold over the abdomen.
Ephuta pauxilla
Ephuta pauxilla is a species of velvet ant in the family Mutillidae. The genus Ephuta contains small to medium-sized mutillids found primarily in North America. Like all velvet ants, females are wingless and wasp-like in appearance, while males possess wings. The species is poorly documented with minimal published information available.
Epiblema coracinana
Epiblema coracinana is a small moth species in the leafroller family Tortricidae, subfamily Olethreutinae. Like other members of the genus Epiblema, it likely exhibits cryptic coloration adapted to its environment. The species is known from very few observations, with only two records documented on iNaturalist as of the source date.
Epitomus
Epitomus is a genus of ichneumon wasps in the family Ichneumonidae, established by Förster in 1869. The genus is poorly known, with only two observations recorded on iNaturalist and minimal published biological data. It has been documented from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. As with other ichneumonid genera, members are presumed to be parasitoid wasps, but specific host associations and ecological details remain undocumented.
Eribolus longulus
Eribolus longulus is a species of frit fly in the family Chloropidae, first described by Loew in 1863. Like other members of this family, it is a small dipteran with reduced wing venation. The genus Eribolus contains species that are generally poorly studied, with limited published information on their biology and ecology.
Eriplatymetra lentifluata
Eriplatymetra lentifluata is a moth species in the family Geometridae, first described by Barnes and McDunnough in 1917. It belongs to the subfamily Ennominae, a diverse group of geometrid moths commonly known as inchworms or loopers due to their larval locomotion. The species is native to North America, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain poorly documented. Records of this species are sparse, with limited observational data available.
Eropterus arculus
Eropterus arculus is a net-winged beetle (family Lycidae) described by Green in 1951. The species is known from eastern Canada, with records from New Brunswick, Ontario, and Québec. Like other lycids, adults are characterized by soft, flexible elytra with distinct reticulate venation. The species is rarely encountered, with minimal published biological information available.
Eruga lineata
Eruga lineata is a species of ichneumon wasp in the family Ichneumonidae, described by Townes in 1960. It belongs to a large family of parasitoid wasps that are primarily internal or external parasites of other insects. The genus Eruga is part of the diverse ichneumonid radiation, though specific biological details for this particular species remain poorly documented in available literature.
Erythridula abolla
Erythridula abolla is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. It belongs to the tribe Erythroneurini, a group of small leafhoppers often referred to as "microleafhoppers." The species was described by McAtee in 1920. Like other members of its genus, it is likely a plant-sap feeder, though specific host plant associations remain poorly documented. Observations suggest it occurs in eastern North American deciduous forest and woodland edge habitats.
Erythridula clavata
Erythridula clavata is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. It was described by DeLong in 1916. Very little is known about its biology or ecology. Available records indicate it has been observed in Tennessee.
Erythrothrips keeni
Erythrothrips keeni is a predatory thrips species in the family Aeolothripidae, described by Moulton in 1929. As a member of Aeolothripidae, it belongs to a family characterized by predatory feeding habits. The species is known from North America, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented. Only two observations are recorded in iNaturalist, indicating it is rarely encountered or underreported.
Eucera cordleyi
Cordley's Long-horned Bee
Eucera cordleyi is a species of long-horned bee in the family Apidae, first described by Viereck in 1905. Like other members of the genus Eucera, males are characterized by exceptionally long antennae. The species occurs in North America and is part of the Eucerini tribe, which includes important pollinators of agricultural crops such as cucurbits. Specific ecological details for this species remain poorly documented.
Euceramus praelongus
Euceramus praelongus is a species of porcelain crab in the family Porcellanidae, described by Stimpson in 1860. It belongs to the infraorder Anomura, which includes hermit crabs and related groups. The species is known from limited records in the western Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico. Available information is sparse, with only nine observations documented on iNaturalist.
Eucosma gomonana
Eucosma gomonana is a species of tortricid moth in the subfamily Olethreutinae, described by Kearfott in 1907. The species is provisionally accepted in current taxonomic databases and has been documented through limited observations. As a member of the genus Eucosma, it belongs to a group of small moths commonly known as bell moths or shoot moths, many of which are associated with specific host plants. Detailed biological information remains scarce due to limited study.
Eucosma tenuiana
Eucosma tenuiana is a species of tortricid moth in the subfamily Olethreutinae, described by Walsingham in 1879. It belongs to the large genus Eucosma, which contains numerous small moths often associated with composite plants. The species is rarely encountered, with only 8 observations recorded on iNaturalist, suggesting it is either genuinely uncommon or underreported.
Euparyphus arizonae
Euparyphus arizonae is a species of soldier fly (family Stratiomyidae) described by James in 1973. It belongs to the tribe Oxycerini within the subfamily Stratiomyinae. The species epithet reflects its association with Arizona. Like other stratiomyids, adults are likely diurnal and may visit flowers, though specific biology remains poorly documented. The species is known from very few records.
Euplastius mimicus
Euplastius mimicus is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae. The specific epithet 'mimicus' suggests potential mimicry, though this has not been confirmed in available literature. The genus Euplastius is part of the diverse click beetle family, characterized by the ability to right themselves when flipped using a prosternal process that fits into a mesosternal groove. Available records for this species are extremely limited.
Eurhoptus curtus
Eurhoptus curtus is a species of weevil in the family Curculionidae, described by Hamilton in 1893. It belongs to a genus of small weevils found in North America. The species is poorly documented in scientific literature and appears rarely in collections or observations.
Eustala
humpbacked orb-weavers
Eustala is a genus of orb-weaver spiders in the family Araneidae, first described by Eugène Simon in 1895. As of November 2024, the genus contains 87 species distributed primarily across the Americas, from the United States through Central America to South America, with highest diversity in Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina. Several species have been documented exhibiting specialized ecological relationships, including myrmecophily (living among ants) in Central American species that inhabit ant-defended acacia plants. The genus includes the well-known humpbacked orb-weaver, Eustala anastera, found across North and Central America.
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absona
Euxoa absona is a species of noctuid moth described by Lafontaine in 1987. It belongs to the genus Euxoa, a large group of owlet moths commonly known as darts or cutworms. The species is part of the diverse Noctuidae family, which includes many agricultural pest species. Very little specific information is documented about this particular species.
Euxoa luctuosa
cutworm moth, dart moth
Euxoa luctuosa is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It is found in North America. The species was described by J. Donald Lafontaine in 1976 and is assigned Hodges number 10775. As a member of the genus Euxoa, it belongs to a large group of noctuid moths commonly known as cutworms, many of which are agricultural pests.
Euxoa oncocnemoides
Euxoa oncocnemoides is a species of cutworm moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Barnes and Benjamin in 1927. Like other members of the genus Euxoa, the larvae are likely cutworms that feed on herbaceous plants, though specific biological details for this species remain poorly documented. The species is recorded from North America, consistent with the distribution patterns of many Euxoa species.
Euxoa siccata
Euxoa siccata is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Smith in 1893. It is found in North America, with documented occurrences in Alberta, Canada and Colorado, United States. The species has a wingspan of approximately 30 mm. As a member of the genus Euxoa, its larvae are likely cutworms, though specific life history details for this species remain poorly documented.
Euxoa spumata
Euxoa spumata is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by McDunnough in 1940. It belongs to a large genus of cutworm moths, many of which are significant agricultural pests. The species is documented from western Canada with confirmed records in Alberta and Saskatchewan. Like other Euxoa species, it likely exhibits the typical noctuid life cycle with nocturnal adult activity and larval stages that may include cutworm behavior, though specific details for this species remain poorly documented.
Exortus fuscomaculosus
Exortus fuscomaculosus is a species of planthopper in the family Issidae, first described by Doering in 1939. It belongs to the subfamily Issinae and tribe Thioniini. The species is known from limited observations, with records primarily from Florida. As a member of Fulgoromorpha, it possesses the characteristic piercing-sucking mouthparts and reduced wing venation typical of this group.
Exyston reniformis
Exyston reniformis is a species of parasitoid wasp in the family Ichneumonidae, first described by Mason in 1959. The species name 'reniformis' refers to kidney-shaped structures, likely describing a diagnostic morphological feature. As a member of the subfamily Ichneumoninae, it is presumed to be a koinobiont endoparasitoid of Lepidoptera larvae, though specific host associations remain undocumented. The genus Exyston is small and poorly studied, with most species known from limited specimens.
Fala
Fala is a genus of moths in the family Noctuidae, subfamily Stiriinae, established by Grote in 1875. The genus belongs to the tribe Stiriini and is part of the diverse noctuid moth fauna. Members of this genus are classified within the superfamily Noctuoidea, one of the largest groups of Lepidoptera. Very few observations of Fala species have been documented, with only 8 records reported to iNaturalist, suggesting either rarity, cryptic habits, or limited survey effort.
Fallapion ellipticum
Fallapion ellipticum is a species of straight-snouted weevil in the family Brentidae. Members of this genus are characterized by their elongated rostrum and association with woody plants. The specific epithet 'ellipticum' refers to the elliptical body shape. Information on this species remains limited due to its rarity in collections and observations.
Fallapion funereum
Fallapion funereum is a species of straight-snouted weevil in the family Brentidae. As a member of the genus Fallapion, it belongs to a group of small weevils characterized by elongated rostrums. Very few documented observations of this species exist, and its biology remains poorly known. The specific epithet 'funereum' (Latin for 'funeral' or 'deathly') likely refers to its dark coloration.
Faustinus cubae
Faustinus cubae is a species of weevil in the family Curculionidae, originally described by Boheman in 1844. The specific epithet 'cubae' suggests Cuban origin, though contemporary distribution records indicate presence in North America, particularly the conterminous 48 United States. The genus Faustinus is poorly documented in public literature, with limited biological or ecological information available. As a member of the hyperdiverse weevil family, it likely shares general characteristics of small to medium-sized beetles with the distinctive elongated rostrum typical of Curculionidae.
Filatima confusatella
Filatima confusatella is a species of gelechiid moth described by Darlington in 1949. It is known from a single published record in New Jersey, United States. The species belongs to a genus of small moths whose larvae are often associated with plants in the family Solanaceae.
Fitchiella mediana
Fitchiella mediana is a small planthopper species in the family Caliscelidae, described by Lawson in 1933. It belongs to a genus containing other rare and poorly known planthoppers. The species has been recorded from Arizona and California. Little is known of its biology compared to its congener F. robertsonii, which has been intensively studied in Iowa prairies.
Flexamia huroni
Huron River Leafhopper
Flexamia huroni is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Bess & Hamilton in 1999. It belongs to the genus Flexamia, a group of leafhoppers known for their specialized host plant associations with grasses. The species is named after the Huron River in Michigan, where it was first collected. Like other members of the genus, it likely exhibits strong ecological dependence on specific grass host plants.
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oregonensis
Oregon Field Ant
Formica oregonensis is a species of ant in the family Formicidae, first described by Cole in 1938. It belongs to the genus Formica, a large and ecologically diverse group of ants found primarily in the Northern Hemisphere. The species is known by the common name Oregon Field Ant. As a member of Formicinae, it lacks a stinger and instead uses formic acid for defense. Beyond basic taxonomic information, specific biological details about this species remain poorly documented in the scientific literature.
Franclemontia interrogans
Franclemont's Switch Cane Borer Moth
Franclemontia interrogans is a noctuid moth species found in North America. The species is known by the common name Franclemont's Switch Cane Borer Moth. It belongs to a small genus named after the lepidopterist John G. Franclemont. Published records for this species are extremely limited, with only three observations documented on iNaturalist as of the knowledge cutoff.
Frechinia criddlealis
Frechinia criddlealis is a moth species in the family Crambidae, subfamily Odontiinae. It was described by Canadian entomologist Eugene G. Munroe in 1951. The species is known from a limited number of records across western and central North America, including Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, and Manitoba. Its biology remains poorly documented.
Gambrinus crotchii
Gambrinus crotchii is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae, described by Horn. The genus Gambrinus is a small group within the click beetles, and this species appears to be rarely encountered with very few documented observations. The species name honors George Henry Crotch, a 19th-century entomologist known for his work on Coleoptera.
Gambrinus humidus
Gambrinus humidus is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae. The genus Gambrinus contains relatively few described species, and G. humidus is among the lesser-documented members of this group. Available records are sparse, with only four observations documented on iNaturalist. The species epithet "humidus" suggests an association with moist or humid environments, though this remains speculative without direct ecological study.
Gambrinus lanchesteri
Gambrinus lanchesteri is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae. Very few observations of this species exist in scientific databases, indicating it is either rare, poorly surveyed, or restricted to specific habitats. The genus Gambrinus is not well studied, and most species within it remain poorly known. Available information about this species is extremely limited.
Gambrinus sinuifrons
Gambrinus sinuifrons is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae. The genus Gambrinus is poorly documented in published literature, and this species is known from very few observations. It belongs to a group of beetles characterized by an elongated body form and the ability to produce an audible clicking sound through a prosternal-mesosternal locking mechanism. Available information about this species is extremely limited.
Geopsammodius fuscus
Geopsammodius fuscus is a species of dung beetle in the family Scarabaeidae, described by Skelley in 2006. It belongs to the subfamily Aphodiinae and tribe Psammodiini, a group commonly known as psammophilic or sand-dwelling dung beetles. The species is known from limited records in Florida, USA.
Geraeus coarctatus
Geraeus coarctatus is a species of weevil in the family Curculionidae, described by G.C. Champion in 1908. The genus Geraeus belongs to the superfamily Curculionoidea, the largest group of weevils. Information regarding its biology, distribution, and ecology remains extremely limited in published literature.
Ginglymia johnsoni
Ginglymia johnsoni is a species of tachinid fly described by Coquillett in 1895. As a member of the Tachinidae family, it is a parasitoid fly, though specific host associations for this species remain undocumented. The species is recorded from North America with minimal observational data available.
Glaucina ochrofuscaria
Glaucina ochrofuscaria is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae, subfamily Ennominae. It was described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1882. The species is known from North America and belongs to a genus of relatively small, inconspicuous moths. Very few observations of this species have been documented, with only six records on iNaturalist as of the source date.
Gonibius
Gonibius is a genus of stone centipedes (order Lithobiomorpha) in the family Lithobiidae, established by Chamberlin in 1925. These centipedes are terrestrial predators with elongated, multi-segmented bodies characteristic of lithobiomorphs. The genus is poorly known, with minimal published biological or ecological information available. Records indicate very few observations, suggesting either genuine rarity or undercollection.
Graphops cavani
Graphops cavani is a species of leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. The genus Graphops contains species commonly known as flea beetles or leaf beetles, many of which are associated with specific host plants. Very little published information exists specifically for G. cavani, with only two observations recorded on iNaturalist as of the source date. The species appears to be rarely encountered or underreported.
Habronattus californicus
Habronattus californicus is a species of jumping spider in the family Salticidae. It is native to western North America, occurring in California and the Baja California Peninsula in Mexico. Like other members of the genus Habronattus, males likely possess elaborate courtship displays involving visual and acoustic signals. The genus is known for having some of the most complex multimodal courtship behaviors among terrestrial invertebrates.
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magniceps
Habronyx magniceps is a species of ichneumon wasp in the family Ichneumonidae. The species was described by Cresson in 1872. Very few observations of this species exist in public databases, with only two records documented on iNaturalist. The specific epithet magniceps refers to the enlarged head characteristic of this species.
Hadena circumvadis
cutworm moth, dart moth
Hadena circumvadis is a noctuid moth species described by Smith in 1902. It belongs to the tribe Hadenini, a group commonly known as cutworm or dart moths. The species is documented from the Canadian Prairie provinces with limited observational records.
Haliplus leopardus
Haliplus leopardus is a crawling water beetle in the family Haliplidae, first described by Roberts in 1913. The species is recorded from eastern North America, with confirmed observations in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, Canada. As a member of Haliplidae, it inhabits freshwater environments. Very few observations of this species have been documented, with only three records in iNaturalist as of the knowledge cutoff.
Haplaxius rubidus
Haplaxius rubidus is a species of planthopper in the family Cixiidae, first described by Ball in 1933. It belongs to the suborder Auchenorrhyncha within the order Hemiptera. The species has been documented in Texas. As a member of the Cixiidae family, it shares characteristics with other planthoppers that feed on plant vascular tissues using piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Harpalus atrichatus
Harpalus atrichatus is a species of ground beetle in the subfamily Harpalinae, described by Hatch in 1949. As a member of the large genus Harpalus, it belongs to the family Carabidae, one of the most diverse beetle families. The species epithet 'atrichatus' suggests a lack of hair or setae, though this has not been explicitly documented in the available sources. Very little specific information about its biology, ecology, or distribution has been published.
Harpalus cordatus
Harpalus cordatus is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It is found in the United States, with records primarily from North America. The species has been historically placed in the genus Ophonus as O. (Metophonus) cordatus based on Duftschmid's 1812 description, but modern taxonomy recognizes it under Harpalus. Information on its biology and ecology is sparse, reflecting limited study of this particular species.
Hecalus montanus
Hecalus montanus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Ball in 1900. The species is distributed across northern and western North America, with records from Alaska, western Canada, and Colorado. As a member of the tribe Hecalini, it belongs to a group of leafhoppers whose biology remains poorly documented in published literature.
Hedriodiscus trivittatus
Hedriodiscus trivittatus is a species of soldier fly in the family Stratiomyidae. It is one of approximately 2,700 described species in this family of true flies. The species was first described by Thomas Say in 1829. Beyond taxonomic classification and distribution records, specific biological details for this species remain poorly documented in available literature.
Hedychrum parvum
Hedychrum parvum is a species of cuckoo wasp in the family Chrysididae. As with other members of this genus, it is likely a cleptoparasite that lays eggs in the nests of other wasps, particularly digger wasps. The species has been rarely recorded, with only two observations documented on iNaturalist. Its small size and metallic coloration are characteristic of the genus.
Heliades huachucalis
Heliades huachucalis is a species of pyralid moth known only from the Huachuca Mountains of southeastern Arizona. The species was described from this restricted geographic area, and records remain sparse. It belongs to a genus of small moths whose biology is poorly documented.
Heliocheilus julia
Barbie Moth
Heliocheilus julia is a noctuid moth species described by Grote in 1883. The species is known from limited geographic records in the southwestern United States and Mexico. Its life history remains undocumented, including unknown larval host plants and immature stages. Adults are attracted to lights and fly during late summer. The proposed common name "Barbie Moth" has not achieved formal recognition.
Helocassis clavata clavata
Hemicrepidius obscurus
Hemicrepidius obscurus is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae. The genus Hemicrepidius contains numerous species of click beetles distributed primarily in the Northern Hemisphere. Very little specific information is available for this particular species.
Hemigrotella
Hemigrotella is a monotypic moth genus in the family Noctuidae, containing the single species Hemigrotella argenteostriata. The genus was described in 1918 by William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough. It is endemic to southern California. The genus belongs to the tribe Psaphidini within the subfamily Amphipyrinae.
Hemihoplis
Hemihoplis is a genus of ichneumonid wasps established by Heinrich in 1960. The genus belongs to the family Ichneumonidae, one of the largest families of parasitoid wasps. Very few observations of this genus exist in public databases, with only three records on iNaturalist as of the knowledge cutoff. The genus name suggests a morphological relationship to the genus Hoplis, with 'hemi-' indicating a partial or intermediate condition.
Hemihoplis propitius
Hemihoplis propitius is a species of ichneumon wasp in the family Ichneumonidae, first described by Cresson in 1872. It belongs to the genus Hemihoplis, a group of parasitoid wasps whose biology remains poorly documented. The species is known from very few observations, with only three records in iNaturalist. Like other ichneumonids, it likely functions as a parasitoid of other insects, though specific host relationships have not been established.
Herminocala stigmaphiles
Herminocala stigmaphiles is a species of moth in the family Erebidae, subfamily Herminiinae. It was originally described by Harrison Gray Dyar in 1914 under the basionym Rhosologia stigmaphiles. The genus Herminocala is a small group within the diverse litter moth assemblage. Available information on this species is extremely limited, with no published studies on its biology, ecology, or distribution beyond original taxonomic description.
Herreshoffia gracea
Herreshoffia gracea is a species of moth in the family Geometridae, described by Sperry in 1949. It belongs to the subfamily Larentiinae, a diverse group of carpet moths. The species has been placed in the genus Orthonama by some authorities, creating taxonomic uncertainty. Very few observations of this species have been documented.
Heteropogon martini
Heteropogon martini is a species of robber fly (family Asilidae) described by Wilcox in 1965. As a member of the genus Heteropogon, it belongs to a group of small to medium-sized predatory flies known for their distinctive courtship behaviors and twig-perching habits. The species is part of the diverse asilid fauna of North America, though specific details about its biology remain poorly documented compared to some congeners.
Heteropogon rubrifasciatus
Heteropogon rubrifasciatus is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, subfamily Brachyrhopalinae. The genus Heteropogon comprises small to medium-sized predatory flies known for their distinctive courtship behaviors. Like other asilids, they are aerial predators that capture other insects in flight. This species was described by Bromley in 1931. Very few specific observations of H. rubrifasciatus have been documented, with only 13 records in iNaturalist as of the knowledge cutoff.
Hodophylax tolandi
Hodophylax tolandi is a species of robber fly (family Asilidae) described by Wilcox in 1961. Robber flies are predatory dipterans characterized by their stout bodies, strong legs, and piercing mouthparts used to capture and subdue prey. This species belongs to the genus Hodophylax, a small group within the diverse Asilidae family. Published records indicate this species is known from limited observations, with iNaturalist documenting only four observations as of the source date.
Holopleurini
Holopleurini is a monotypic tribe of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) containing a single genus, Holopleura, and a single species, Holopleura marginata. The tribe is classified within the subfamily Cerambycinae. Information on this group is extremely limited due to its rarity and restricted distribution. The species appears to be endemic to a narrow geographic range in western North America.
Holopogon seniculus
Holopogon seniculus is a species of robber fly described by Loew in 1866. It belongs to the subfamily Brachyrhopalinae within the family Asilidae. The species is extremely poorly documented, with only two observations recorded on iNaturalist and minimal published literature. Its taxonomic status is accepted in GBIF, though Catalogue of Life lists it as a synonym, indicating some taxonomic uncertainty.
Homoanarta peralta
Homoanarta peralta is a species of moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by William Barnes in 1907. It belongs to the tribe Eriopygini within the subfamily Noctuinae. The genus Homoanarta contains multiple species distributed in North America. Very few observations of this species have been recorded, with only two documented observations in iNaturalist as of the available data.
Homoeosoma illuviella
Homoeosoma illuviella is a species of snout moth (family Pyralidae, subfamily Phycitinae) described by Ragonot in 1888. It belongs to a genus containing several sunflower-associated species, including the economically significant sunflower moth (H. electellum). Records indicate presence in western North America, specifically Alberta, New Mexico, and Oklahoma. Very little specific biological information has been documented for this species.
Homoeosoma impressalis
Homoeosoma impressalis is a species of snout moth in the family Pyralidae, described by George Duryea Hulst in 1886. It belongs to the genus Homoeosoma, which contains several species associated with sunflower and other composite plants. The species is found in western North America, specifically in Arizona and California. Like other members of its genus, it is likely associated with plants in the Asteraceae family, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Homoeosoma parvalbum
Homoeosoma parvalbum is a species of snout moth (family Pyralidae, subfamily Phycitinae) described in 1985 by André Blanchard and Ed Knudson. It is currently known only from Texas, United States. No ecological or biological details have been documented for this species in published literature.
Homorthodes carneola
Homorthodes carneola is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, described by James Halliday McDunnough in 1943. It belongs to the genus Homorthodes, a group of small to medium-sized noctuid moths found primarily in North America. Very few observations of this species have been documented, suggesting it is either rare, cryptic, or restricted to specific habitats. The species epithet 'carneola' derives from Latin, referencing a flesh-colored or pinkish appearance.
Homosetia tricingulatella
Homosetia tricingulatella is a small moth species in the family Meessiidae, originally described as Tinea tricingulatella by Clemens in 1863. The species was later transferred to the genus Homosetia. It is a member of the tineoid lineage of Lepidoptera, a group that includes many small moths associated with detritus and organic matter. Available records are sparse, with limited observational data.
Honora subsciurella
Honora subsciurella is a species of snout moth in the genus Honora, first described by Émile Louis Ragonot in 1887. It belongs to the family Pyralidae, subfamily Phycitinae. The species is known from western North America, with records from Colorado and California. Very little detailed information about its biology, appearance, or ecology has been published.
Hulstina xera
Hulstina xera is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae, subfamily Ennominae. It was described by Rindge in 1970. The species is known from North America. Like other geometrid moths, adults likely have the characteristic slender bodies and broad wings typical of the family. Very little specific biological information has been published for this species.
Hybrizon rileyi
Hybrizon rileyi is a species of parasitoid wasp in the family Ichneumonidae, subfamily Hybrizontinae. All members of this subfamily are specialized ant parasitoids, representing the third most diverse group of ant parasitoid wasps after Eucharitidae and Neoneurini. The species was described by Ashmead in 1889. Like other Hybrizontinae, it likely parasitizes ant larvae, though specific host records for this species remain poorly documented.
Hydropionea oblectalis
Hydropionea oblectalis is a small crambid moth described by George Duryea Hulst in 1886. It belongs to a genus of snout moths characterized by slender bodies, wings rolled around the body at rest, and enlarged labial palps projecting forward. The species is known from Arizona in the southwestern United States. Little is known about its biology; the larval host plants and life cycle remain unstudied.
Hylurgops porosus
Hylurgops porosus is a species of bark beetle in the family Curculionidae, described by Wood & Bright in 1992. It belongs to the genus Hylurgops, a group of weevils associated with coniferous trees. The species is known from western Canada with records in Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan. Very few observations exist in public databases, indicating it is either rare, cryptic, or under-recorded.
Hymenorus farri
Hymenorus farri is a species of comb-clawed beetle in the family Tenebrionidae, described by Campbell in 1971. It belongs to the subfamily Alleculinae, a group formerly treated as a separate family but now recognized as a lineage within darkling beetles. The genus Hymenorus is characterized by antennae that resemble those of ground beetles—elongate, nearly filiform segments—distinguishing these beetles from more typical darkling beetles with bead-like antennae. Very few observations of this species exist in public databases.
Hypasclera nesiotes
Hypasclera nesiotes is a species of false blister beetle in the family Oedemeridae, described by Arnett in 1951. The species is known from the Caribbean and North America, though published records remain sparse. Like other members of Oedemeridae, it likely exhibits the soft-bodied form characteristic of the family. Available information on its biology and ecology is limited.
Hypenopsis sonora
Hypenopsis sonora is a species of moth in the family Erebidae, genus Hypenopsis. The species epithet suggests an association with the Sonoran Desert region. As of current records, this species has been documented through only 8 observations on iNaturalist, indicating it is poorly known and likely rare or undercollected. Basic biological and ecological information remains undocumented in the available literature.
Hypocoprus tenuis
Hypocoprus tenuis is a species of silken fungus beetle in the family Cryptophagidae. This family is part of the superfamily Cucujoidea and comprises small beetles commonly associated with fungi, mold, and decaying plant matter. The genus Hypocoprus contains few described species, and H. tenuis is among the less documented members of this group. Available information about this species is extremely limited.
Hypocrita celina
Hypocrita celina is a moth species in the family Erebidae, first described by Jean Baptiste Boisduval in 1870. The species is known only from Guatemala. As a member of the subfamily Arctiinae, it belongs to a group commonly known as tiger moths, though specific details about its biology remain undocumented in published sources.
Hypsalonia rentzi
Hypsalonia rentzi is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae, described by Gurney & Eades in 1961. It belongs to the tribe Podismini within the subfamily Melanoplinae. The species is known from limited occurrence records in western North America.
Idionotus tehachapi
Tehachapi Shieldback, tehachapi shielback
Idionotus tehachapi, the Tehachapi Shieldback, is a shield-backed katydid species in the family Tettigoniidae. It was described by Hebard in 1934. The species is known from a small number of observations and limited geographic records, primarily from California. As a member of the genus Idionotus, it belongs to a group of katydids characterized by their distinctive shield-like pronotum.
Ips woodi
Wood's Bark Weevil
Ips woodi is a bark beetle species in the family Curculionidae, described by T.O. Thatcher in 1965. The species is found in North America, with confirmed records from Alberta, Canada. Like other members of the genus Ips, it is associated with coniferous trees, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented. The species is distinguished from congeners by subtle morphological features, particularly in the arrangement of spines on the elytral declivity.
Ischalia californica
broad-hipped flower beetle
Ischalia californica is a species of broad-hipped flower beetle in the family Ischaliidae, described by Van Dyke in 1938. The species is endemic to North America, with records indicating presence in California and surrounding regions. It belongs to a small family of beetles whose members are commonly associated with flowers and vegetation. Available information on this species is limited, with only 8 observations documented in iNaturalist as of the knowledge cutoff.
Ischyropalpus pinalicus
Ischyropalpus pinalicus is a species of ant-like flower beetle in the family Anthicidae, first described by Casey in 1895. The species is known from limited records in North America and Middle America, with very few documented observations. As with other members of Anthicidae, it is likely a small, elongate beetle with ant-like appearance, though specific biological details remain poorly documented. The genus Ischyropalpus contains species associated with various terrestrial habitats, but detailed studies of I. pinalicus are lacking.
Keltonia rubrofemorata
Keltonia rubrofemorata is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, described by Knight in 1966. It belongs to the genus Keltonia, a small group of mirid bugs. The species is known from limited records in Florida, USA. Very little published information exists regarding its biology or ecology.
Knudsonia lathraeata
Knudsonia lathraeata is a species of geometrid moth described in 2021 by Matson and Ferguson. It belongs to a recently established genus within the family Geometridae. The species is known from very few observations, reflecting either rarity or limited survey effort in its range.
Lacconotus punctatus
Lacconotus punctatus is a species of beetle in the family Mycteridae. It is native to North America, with confirmed records from eastern Canada including New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Québec. The species was described by LeConte in 1862. Very little is known about its biology or ecology.
Laccophilus sonorensis
Laccophilus sonorensis is a species of predaceous diving beetle in the family Dytiscidae, described by Zimmerman in 1970. It belongs to the genus Laccophilus, a group of small to medium-sized diving beetles commonly found in aquatic habitats. The species is distributed in Middle America. Very little specific information is available about its biology or ecology.
Lachnodactyla arizonica
toe-winged beetle
Lachnodactyla arizonica is a species of toe-winged beetle in the family Ptilodactylidae. It was described by Schaeffer in 1906. The species is known from North America, with the specific epithet suggesting a primary association with Arizona. Like other members of Ptilodactylidae, it possesses the distinctive expanded hind tarsi that give the family its common name of toe-winged beetles.
Lacon auroratus
Lacon auroratus is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae. It is native to eastern and central Canada, with records from six provinces. The species was described by Thomas Say in 1839. Like other elaterids, it possesses a prosternal process that enables the characteristic clicking or jumping mechanism used to right itself when overturned.
Lacon candidus
Lacon candidus is a click beetle species in the family Elateridae, subfamily Agrypninae. The species is poorly documented in the provided source material, which instead focuses primarily on the stonefly Isogenus nubecula (Scarce Yellow Sally). The source mentions "click beetles" only once in passing as part of a general seasonal insect emergence description along the River Dee in Wales. No specific information about Lacon candidus biology, distribution, or ecology is contained in the provided context.
Lacon nobilis
Lacon nobilis is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae, placed in the subfamily Agrypninae. The genus Lacon comprises numerous species distributed primarily across the Palearctic and Oriental regions, though specific information about L. nobilis remains limited in publicly available sources. As with other elaterid beetles, adults possess the characteristic clicking mechanism formed by the prosternal process and mesosternal receptacle that enables their signature escape response.
Lacosoma elassa
Lacosoma elassa is a species of sack-bearer moth (family Mimallonidae) described by John G. Franclemont in 1973. It belongs to the genus Lacosoma, a group characterized by distinctive larval cases constructed from silk and plant material. The species is poorly known, with no documented observations in public databases and limited published information beyond its original description.
Lampethusa anatina
Lampethusa anatina is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, first described by Distant in 1884. It belongs to the diverse suborder Heteroptera, a group characterized by piercing-sucking mouthparts. The genus Lampethusa is poorly documented in scientific literature, and few specific details are known about this species' biology or ecology. Available records indicate it occurs in Central America.
Lasconotus vegrandis
Lasconotus vegrandis is a species of cylindrical bark beetle in the family Zopheridae, first described by George Henry Horn in 1885. It belongs to a genus characterized by compact, cylindrical body forms adapted for life under bark. The species has been documented in western North America, with records from British Columbia. Like other members of its family, it is presumed to inhabit dead or decaying wood, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Lelaps argenticoxa
Lelaps argenticoxa is a species of parasitoid wasp in the family Diparidae, originally described by Girault in 1916. The specific epithet 'argenticoxa' refers to the silver-colored coxae (basal leg segments), a distinctive morphological feature. Like other members of Diparidae, it is presumed to be a parasitoid of other insects, though specific host records remain undocumented. The species is known from historical taxonomic descriptions with limited subsequent study.
Lepidomyia micheneri
Michner's Scaleback
Lepidomyia micheneri is a species of hoverfly (family Syrphidae) described by Fluke in 1953. It belongs to the tribe Brachyopini within the subfamily Eristalinae. The species is known from very few observations, with only two records documented on iNaturalist. It is commonly referred to as "Michner's Scaleback."
Leptochilus rufinodus
Leptochilus rufinodus is a species of potter wasp in the subfamily Eumeninae. The species was described by Cresson in 1868. As a member of Leptochilus, it belongs to a genus characterized by small, slender mason wasps that construct mud nests. Very few observations of this species exist in public databases, indicating it may be genuinely rare, geographically restricted, or underreported.
Leptogaster lanata
Leptogaster lanata is a species of robber fly (family Asilidae) described by Martin in 1957. It belongs to the subfamily Leptogasterinae, a group characterized by slender, elongate bodies and distinctive predatory behaviors. The species epithet 'lanata' (meaning 'woolly' in Latin) suggests a possible covering of dense setae. Like other members of the genus Leptogaster, it is likely a predator of small insects, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented due to limited collection records.
Leucophora apivora
Leucophora apivora is a species of root-maggot fly in the family Anthomyiidae, first described by Aldrich in 1919. The specific epithet 'apivora' suggests an association with bees (Apis), though the nature of this relationship remains to be confirmed. As a member of Anthomyiidae, it belongs to a family whose larvae are primarily root-feeders or saprophagous. Published records for this species are sparse, with minimal observational data available.
Lexiphanes seminulum
Lexiphanes seminulum is a small leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. The species was described by Suffrian in 1858. Very little published information exists regarding its biology, ecology, or distribution patterns. It belongs to a genus of small chrysomelids that are typically associated with herbaceous vegetation.
Lidopus
jumping tree bugs
Lidopus is a genus of jumping tree bugs in the family Miridae, containing at least two described species: Lidopus heidemanni and Lidopus schwarzi. These insects belong to the suborder Heteroptera, placing them among the true bugs with piercing-sucking mouthparts. The genus was established by Gibson in 1917. Very little is documented about their biology and ecology.
Ligmargus lecontei
Ligmargus lecontei is a species of click beetle (Elateridae) described by Leng in 1918. The species is known from eastern Canada, with confirmed records from New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Quebec. Very little published information exists on its biology, ecology, or specific habitat requirements. Available observations are sparse, with only six documented records on iNaturalist as of the knowledge cutoff.
Limnephilus kalama
Limnephilus kalama is a species of caddisfly in the family Limnephilidae, described by Donald G. Denning in 1968. It belongs to a large genus of case-making caddisflies whose larvae are primarily associated with lentic (still water) habitats. The species is recorded from North America within the Nearctic region. Like other members of Limnephilus, it likely exhibits the family's characteristic larval behavior of constructing portable cases from plant material.
Linogeraeus crucifer
Linogeraeus crucifer is a weevil species described by Prena in 2009. It belongs to the family Curculionidae, the largest family of beetles. The species name 'crucifer' suggests a possible association with cruciferous plants, though this relationship has not been documented. Very little is known about this species beyond its taxonomic description.
Linogeraeus laevirostris
Linogeraeus laevirostris is a species of weevil described by Prena in 2009. The genus Linogeraeus belongs to the family Curculionidae, the largest family of beetles. This species is provisionally accepted in taxonomic databases with limited published information available. The specific epithet "laevirostris" refers to a smooth or polished rostrum (snout).
Linogeraeus tonsilis
Linogeraeus tonsilis is a species of weevil described by Kuschel in 1983. It belongs to the family Curculionidae, the largest family of beetles. The species is known from very few records, with only two observations documented on iNaturalist. As a member of this diverse family, it possesses the characteristic elongated snout (rostrum) typical of weevils.
Lintneria smithi
Smith's Sphinx
Lintneria smithi is a species of sphinx moth in the family Sphingidae, commonly known as Smith's Sphinx. It is a poorly known species with only three to four recorded locations across its restricted range in the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. The moth has a thick, elongated body and a wingspan of approximately 9 centimeters. Very little is known about its life history, including host plant relationships and larval development.
Lipographis unicolor
Lipographis unicolor is a species of snout moth in the family Pyralidae, subfamily Phycitinae. The genus Lipographis is small and poorly documented in published literature. Available sources do not provide substantial information on this species' biology, distribution, or ecology. Most online records consist of taxonomic listings without descriptive content.
Liriomyza arctii
Burdock Leafminer
A small leaf-mining fly in the family Agromyzidae, described by Spencer in 1969. The species is known by the common name Burdock Leafminer and has been recorded from Vermont and other parts of the United States. Like other members of the genus Liriomyza, it is presumed to feed on plant tissues as larvae, creating characteristic mines within leaves.
Liriomyza nigriscutellata
Liriomyza nigriscutellata is a species of leaf miner fly in the family Agromyzidae, described by Spencer in 1981. The species is known only from California based on available records. Like other members of the genus Liriomyza, it is presumed to have larvae that feed within leaf tissue, creating characteristic mines, though specific host plants and detailed biology remain undocumented.
Liriomyza sabaziae
Liriomyza sabaziae is a species of leafminer fly in the family Agromyzidae, described by Spencer in 1963. Like other members of the genus Liriomyza, it is likely a leafminer whose larvae feed between the upper and lower surfaces of leaves, creating characteristic mines. The specific epithet "sabaziae" suggests an association with plants in the genus Sabazia (Asteraceae). Very little published information exists on this species, and its biology, host range, and distribution remain poorly documented.
Listronotus filiformis
Listronotus filiformis is a small weevil species in the family Curculionidae, first described by LeConte in 1876. It belongs to a genus containing several economically significant agricultural pests, though specific information about this particular species is limited. The species has been recorded in North America based on GBIF distribution data and iNaturalist observations.
Listronotus lodingi
Listronotus lodingi is a species of underwater weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae. It was originally described as Hyperodes lodingi by Blatchley in 1920. The species is currently recognized as a synonym of Hyperodes lodingi in some taxonomic databases, though it is listed under the genus Listronotus in other sources. Very little specific information is available about its biology or ecology.
Listronotus lutulentus
Listronotus lutulentus is a species of weevil in the family Curculionidae, originally described by Boheman in 1843. The species has been historically classified under the genus Eupages as Eupages lutulentus, but is currently recognized as belonging to Listronotus. Available records for this species are extremely limited, with only three observations documented on iNaturalist. No specific ecological, behavioral, or economic information has been published for this particular species.
Listronotus manifestus
Listronotus manifestus is a species of underwater weevil in the family Curculionidae. It was described by Henderson in 1941. The species is known to occur in North America. Very little published information exists regarding its biology, ecology, or specific habitat requirements.
Listronotus rotundicollis
underwater weevil
Listronotus rotundicollis is a species of underwater weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae. It is found in North America. The species is provisionally accepted in taxonomic databases. Little specific biological information is documented for this species compared to better-studied congeners such as the carrot weevil (L. oregonensis) and annual bluegrass weevil (L. maculicollis).
Listronotus scapularis
Listronotus scapularis is a species of underwater weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae. It is found in North America. The species is provisionally accepted in taxonomic databases and is distinguished from other Listronotus species by its aquatic or semi-aquatic habits.
Listropsis
Listropsis is a genus of soft-bodied beetles in the family Melyridae, described by Blaisdell in 1924. The genus is currently classified as doubtful in GBIF, indicating taxonomic uncertainty regarding its validity or circumscription. Only three observations are recorded in iNaturalist, suggesting it is rarely encountered or poorly documented. Little is known about its biology or species diversity.
Lithophane leeae
Lithophane leeae is a noctuid moth described in 2009, notable for its extremely restricted distribution. It is known solely from the Chiricahua Mountains in southeastern Arizona, making it one of the most geographically limited species in its genus. The species was named by Walsh and remains poorly known due to its rarity and limited study.
Lixus amplexus
Lixus amplexus is a species of true weevil (Curculionidae) described by Casey in 1891. The specific epithet 'amplexus' refers to the mating embrace of frogs and toads, though this appears to be coincidental naming rather than indicating any biological connection. As a member of the large genus Lixus, it belongs to a group of weevils commonly known as 'lixus weevils' that are typically associated with herbaceous plants. Very little species-specific information is documented for this taxon.
Loxodocus opacus
Loxodocus opacus is a species of parasitoid wasp in the family Ichneumonidae, described by Townes in 1978. The genus Loxodocus is a small, poorly known group within the ichneumonid wasps. Very little biological or ecological information has been published for this species. Available records are sparse, with only two observations documented on iNaturalist. The species name "opacus" (Latin for "shaded" or "dark") likely refers to coloration characteristics.
Lygaeus analis
Lygaeus analis is a seed bug in the family Lygaeidae, distributed from Mexico through Central America to tropical South America. The species belongs to a genus that includes several milkweed-associated bugs, though specific ecological details for L. analis itself remain poorly documented. It is a true bug with typical lygaeid morphology, but published studies have not examined its biology in detail.
Lysibia mandibularis
Lysibia mandibularis is a species of ichneumon wasp in the family Ichneumonidae, first described by Provancher in 1875. The species epithet "mandibularis" suggests distinctive mandibular characteristics. It belongs to the genus Lysibia, a group of parasitoid wasps within the diverse Ichneumonidae family, one of the largest families of organisms with over 25,000 described species worldwide. The genus Lysibia is relatively small and poorly studied compared to many other ichneumonid genera.
Macrocentrus nigridorsis
Macrocentrus nigridorsis is a species of parasitoid wasp in the family Braconidae, first described by Viereck in 1924. The specific epithet 'nigridorsis' refers to the dark coloration of the dorsal surface. Like other members of the genus Macrocentrus, it is presumed to be a koinobiont endoparasitoid of lepidopteran larvae, though specific host records for this species remain limited. The species is known from few specimens and observations.
Macrolygistopterus ignitus
Macrolygistopterus ignitus is a species of net-winged beetle in the family Lycidae. Members of this genus are characterized by their soft, flexible elytra with distinctive reticulate venation patterns. The species epithet "ignitus" suggests a fiery or reddish coloration, though specific color patterns for this species are not well documented. Only three observations are recorded on iNaturalist, indicating this species is rarely encountered or poorly documented.
Macropogon piceus
Pitchblack Soft-bodied Beetle
Macropogon piceus is a soft-bodied plant beetle in the family Artematopodidae, first described by LeConte in 1861. It occurs in North America with records from western and central Canadian provinces including Alberta, British Columbia, and Manitoba. The species is notable for its specific larval association with Paraleucobryum longifolium moss. As a member of the small family Artematopodidae, it represents one of relatively few documented species in this group of soft-bodied beetles.
Macrorrhyncha coxalis
Macrorrhyncha coxalis is a species of metallic wood-boring beetle in the family Buprestidae. The species belongs to a genus within the diverse buprestid fauna, though specific details about its biology and distribution remain poorly documented in available literature. Like other members of Buprestidae, it likely develops in woody plants, with larvae boring through cambium and sapwood. The genus Macrorrhyncha is not among the better-studied buprestid genera, and most information about this species would require examination of primary taxonomic literature or museum specimens.
Macrotera echinocacti
barrel cactus macrotera, barrel cactus goblin bee
Macrotera echinocacti is a small solitary bee in the family Andrenidae, commonly known as the barrel cactus goblin bee. The species was described by Timberlake in 1954 under the basionym Perdita echinocacti. It is known from Central America and North America, with extremely limited observational records.
Madoniella rectangularis
Madoniella rectangularis is a species of checkered beetle in the family Cleridae. The species is known from limited observations, with only one documented record on iNaturalist. Members of the genus Madoniella are primarily found in Madagascar. As with other clerid beetles, it likely shares the family's characteristic elongated body form and predatory habits, though specific details for this species remain undocumented.
Malthomethes oregonus
Malthomethes oregonus is a species of beetle in the family Omethidae, described by Fender in 1975. The genus Malthomethes belongs to a small family of elateroid beetles whose members are poorly studied. This species is known from very few records, with only one observation documented in iNaturalist. The specific epithet "oregonus" suggests a type locality in Oregon, though comprehensive distribution data remains limited.
Mannophorus forreri
Mannophorus forreri is a longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Henry Walter Bates in 1885. It belongs to the tribe Trachyderini, a group known for often brightly colored and patterned species. The species is rarely encountered in collections and appears to have a restricted distribution in the southwestern United States and Mexico. Field observations indicate adults are active in early autumn and visit flowers of yellow composites in mountainous areas of Arizona.
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bina
Marpissa bina is a species of jumping spider in the family Salticidae, first described by Nicholas Marcellus Hentz in 1846. It belongs to the genus Marpissa, which is characterized by elongated body forms and distinctive leg proportions. The species is known to occur in the United States, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain poorly documented in available literature. As a member of the Salticidae, it possesses the family's characteristic large anterior median eyes and jumping predatory behavior.
Mastrus smithii
Mastrus smithii is a species of ichneumon wasp in the family Ichneumonidae, described by Packard in 1865. The genus Mastrus comprises parasitoid wasps, and members of this genus are known to attack the larvae of wood-boring beetles, particularly in the family Buprestidae. Very few observations of this species exist in public databases, with only one documented observation on iNaturalist as of the knowledge cutoff.
Matigramma adoceta
Matigramma adoceta is a moth species in the family Erebidae, subfamily Erebinae. It was described by John G. Franclemont in 1986. The species is known from North America, though specific details about its biology remain poorly documented.
Mecomycter majeri
Mecomycter majeri is a species of beetle in the family Mauroniscidae, a small family of soft-bodied plant beetles (Cucujoidea). The species is known from a single iNaturalist observation, indicating it is either rare, poorly sampled, or has a restricted distribution. Members of Mauroniscidae are generally associated with decaying plant material and fungal habitats.
Megachile fortis
Megachile fortis is a species of solitary bee in the family Megachilidae, described by Cresson in 1872. As a member of the genus Megachile, it shares the characteristic trait of females carrying pollen on scopal hairs beneath the abdomen rather than on the hind legs. The species is known from North America, though specific details about its biology remain limited in published sources.
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limbalis
Megapenthes limbalis is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae. As a member of the genus Megapenthes, it belongs to a group characterized by bioluminescent capabilities in the larval stage. The species is documented in entomological records with 395 observations on iNaturalist, indicating established presence in citizen science datasets. Specific ecological and behavioral details remain limited in published literature.
Megischus brunneus
Megischus brunneus is a species of parasitoid wasp in the family Stephanidae, order Hymenoptera. The genus Megischus belongs to an ancient lineage of wasps characterized by elongated, multi-segmented antennae and distinctive elongated neck-like structures. Members of this family are typically associated with wood-boring beetle larvae as hosts. Very little species-specific information has been published for M. brunneus.
Melanactes consors
Melanactes consors is a species of click beetle (family Elateridae) in the genus Melanactes. The genus Melanactes belongs to the click beetle family, characterized by the distinctive clicking mechanism these beetles use to right themselves when flipped onto their backs. Very little specific information has been published about this particular species.
Melanocinclis gnoma
Melanocinclis gnoma is a small moth in the family Cosmopterigidae, described by Ronald Hodges in 1978. It belongs to a genus of microlepidopterans within the superfamily Gelechioidea. The species is known from very limited records.
Melanoliarus altanus
Melanoliarus altanus is a species of planthopper in the family Cixiidae, originally described by Ball in 1934. The genus Melanoliarus comprises small to medium-sized fulgoroid insects characterized by dark coloration. Taxonomic status varies between sources: Catalogue of Life lists it as a synonym of Oliarus altanus, while GBIF and iNaturalist recognize it as an accepted species. No observations have been recorded in iNaturalist, indicating limited documentation of its biology and distribution.
Melanophthalma casta
Melanophthalma casta is a species of minute brown scavenger beetle in the family Latridiidae. The genus Melanophthalma comprises small beetles typically associated with moldy or decaying plant material. Very few documented observations of this species exist, with only one record currently available on iNaturalist. The family Latridiidae as a whole is characterized by tiny body size and association with fungal growth on damp organic substrates.
Melanotus difficilis
Melanotus difficilis is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae. Very limited information is available for this species; only one observation has been documented on iNaturalist, indicating it is either extremely rare, poorly sampled, or potentially a taxonomic synonym. The genus Melanotus contains numerous species of wireworms and click beetles, many of which are soil-dwelling larvae that feed on plant roots.
Melymacra
Melymacra is a genus of plant bugs in the family Miridae, established by Schwartz in 2004. It belongs to the diverse infraorder Cimicomorpha within the true bugs (Heteroptera). The genus is poorly documented in scientific literature, with minimal published information on its species composition, biology, and ecology. Available records indicate extremely few observations, suggesting either genuine rarity, cryptic habits, or undercollection.
Melyrodes floridana
Florida Soft-winged Flower Beetle
Melyrodes floridana is a species of soft-winged flower beetle in the family Melyridae, endemic to Florida. The genus Melyrodes is small and poorly documented, with limited information available on its biology and ecology. This species appears to be rarely encountered, with minimal observational records.
Metachroma angusticolle
Metachroma angusticolle is a species of leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. It was described by Blake in 1973. The species has a restricted distribution in the United States, with confirmed records only from Illinois and Indiana. As a member of the genus Metachroma, it belongs to a group of leaf beetles commonly known as 'metallic wood-boring beetles' or associated with leaf feeding habits, though specific ecological details for this species remain poorly documented.
Metasiro sassafrasensis
mite harvestman
Metasiro sassafrasensis is a species of mite harvestman (suborder Cyphophthalmi) in the family Neogoveidae. It was described in 2014 by Clouse and Wheeler. The species is known from a single locality in Grady County, North America. Like other Cyphophthalmi, it is a small, eyeless harvestman adapted to cryptic habitats.
Metaxydytes fraternus
Metaxydytes fraternus is a species of predaceous diving beetle in the family Dytiscidae. It belongs to a small genus of aquatic beetles found in the Neotropical region. Very few observations of this species have been documented, with only six records currently available.
Metopleura potosi
Metopleura potosi is a moth species in the family Gelechiidae, first described by Busck in 1912. It is the sole member of the monotypic genus Metopleura. The species is known from San Luis Potosí, Mexico, and has been documented in 29 iNaturalist observations. No detailed biological information has been published regarding its life history, host associations, or ecological role.
Metoponium abnorme
Metoponium abnorme is a species of darkling beetle in the family Tenebrionidae. The genus Metoponium is a small group within this large family of beetles, which are primarily distributed in arid and semi-arid regions. Very few records exist for this species, and its biology remains poorly documented.
Mexiweckelia hardeni
Mexiweckelia hardeni is a species of amphipod crustacean in the family Hadziidae, first described by Holsinger in 1992. The genus Mexiweckelia is part of a group of amphipods adapted to subterranean or aquatic habitats. As a member of Hadziidae, it likely inhabits groundwater or cave systems, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented. The species is known from limited collection records in the Nearctic region.
Micralcinus parvulus
Micralcinus parvulus is a species of weevil in the family Curculionidae. It is a poorly documented taxon with minimal published research available. The genus Micralcinus is distinct from the more commonly studied billbug genus Sphenophorus, though both belong to the same family. Available information on this species is extremely limited, with only three observations recorded on iNaturalist and no Wikipedia entry.
Micratopus parviceps
Micratopus parviceps is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, described by Darlington in 1934. It belongs to the subfamily Trechinae and tribe Bembidiini. The genus name Micratopus suggests small feet, while the specific epithet parviceps refers to a small head. Very little detailed information is available about this species beyond its taxonomic classification and geographic origin in Cuba.
Microchridium minutum
Microchridium minutum is a species of cuckoo wasp in the family Chrysididae. It is among the smallest members of the family, with the genus name reflecting its diminutive size. Like other chrysidids, it is presumed to be a parasitoid or kleptoparasite, though specific host associations remain undocumented. The species is known from extremely limited material, with only a single observation recorded in iNaturalist.
Microdon lanceolatus
Spear-horned Ant Fly
Microdon lanceolatus is a species of hover fly in the family Syrphidae, commonly known as the Spear-horned Ant Fly. Like other members of the genus Microdon, it is presumed to have an ant-associated life cycle, with larvae developing within ant colonies. The species was described by Adams in 1903. Very little specific information is documented about this particular species beyond its taxonomic classification.
Microhelia angelica
Microhelia angelica is a small noctuid moth species described by Smith in 1900. It occurs along the Pacific coast of North America from California to Washington. The species has a wingspan of 9–13 mm, making it one of the smaller members of the subfamily Heliothinae. Little is known of its biology beyond basic collection records.
Microlipus laticeps
Microlipus laticeps is a species of soft-bodied plant beetle in the family Melyridae, a group commonly known as soft-winged flower beetles. The genus Microlipus is poorly studied, with very limited published information on its biology and distribution. Only a single observation of this species has been documented on iNaturalist, indicating extreme rarity in public records. Melyridae beetles are generally associated with flowers and vegetation where they feed on pollen and small insects.
Micropeza compar
Micropeza compar is a species of stilt-legged fly (family Micropezidae) described by Cresson in 1938. The genus Micropeza is characterized by extremely long, slender legs and a distinctive elongated body form. Members of this family are commonly known as stilt-legged flies or thread-legged flies due to their remarkable limb proportions. M. compar is one of numerous species within this diverse genus of acalyptrate flies.
Minofala instans
Minofala instans is a species of moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Smith in 1905. It belongs to the subfamily Noctuinae and tribe Hadenini. The genus Minofala is small and poorly documented, with limited available information on its biology and ecology.
Miscophus slossonae
Miscophus slossonae is a species of solitary wasp in the family Crabronidae, tribe Miscophini. It belongs to a genus of thread-waisted wasps known for provisioning nests with spiders. The species was described in 1897 and is recorded from North America. Like other Miscophus species, it is presumed to be a spider-hunting wasp, though specific biological details for this species remain poorly documented.
Mochloribatula texana
Mochloribatula texana is a species of oribatid mite in the family Mochlozetidae. First described by Ewing in 1909, this species belongs to a group of soil-dwelling mites commonly known as beetle mites or box mites. Oribatid mites play important roles in decomposition and nutrient cycling in terrestrial ecosystems. The specific epithet "texana" suggests a connection to Texas, though the full geographic range remains incompletely documented.
Mochlosoma illocale
Mochlosoma illocale is a species of tachinid fly described by Reinhard in 1958. It belongs to the subfamily Dexiinae within the large family Tachinidae, a group of parasitoid flies. The genus Mochlosoma contains relatively few described species, and this taxon is known from limited records in North America. Information regarding its biology and ecology remains sparse.
Monoaster fulgidus
Monoaster fulgidus is a skeletonizing leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, a group known for feeding on leaf tissue between veins. The species is documented from Texas in North America. Very little published information exists regarding its biology, ecology, or specific host associations.
Monocrepidius xysticus
Atta-associated Wireworm
Monocrepidius xysticus is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae, commonly known as the Atta-associated Wireworm. The species is known from 41 iNaturalist observations. As a member of Elateridae, it possesses the characteristic click mechanism for righting itself when overturned. The common name suggests an ecological association with leafcutter ants of the genus Atta, though the nature of this relationship requires further investigation.
Monophadnoides pauper
Monophadnoides pauper is a sawfly species in the family Tenthredinidae, first described by Provancher in 1882. The genus Monophadnoides belongs to the subfamily Blennocampinae within the diverse sawfly family. As with other tenthredinid sawflies, adults lack the narrow waist characteristic of many other hymenopteran groups. The species epithet 'pauper' (Latin for 'poor') likely refers to some perceived morphological deficiency in the original description, though the specific meaning is not documented in available sources. The species has been minimally documented in modern literature, with only one observation recorded on iNaturalist.
Mulsanteus arizonensis
A click beetle species in the family Elateridae, known from very limited observations in the southwestern United States. The specific epithet 'arizonensis' indicates association with Arizona, though detailed biological information remains sparse due to minimal documented encounters.
Muscina dorsilinea
Muscina dorsilinea is a species of true fly in the family Muscidae, first described by Frederik Maurits van der Wulp in 1896. It belongs to a genus commonly known as house flies or dump flies, which are frequently associated with decaying organic matter and animal waste. The species is poorly documented in scientific literature, with minimal specific information available beyond its taxonomic classification. Like other Muscina species, it likely plays a role in decomposition and nutrient cycling in environments where organic waste accumulates.
Mychocerinus depressus
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.
Myolepta lunulata
Poplar-rot Pegleg
Myolepta lunulata is a species of syrphid fly (hoverfly) first described by Bigot in 1884. It belongs to the tribe Brachyopini within the subfamily Eristalinae. The species is known from limited observations, with records documented through iNaturalist and other biodiversity databases. Its common name, Poplar-rot Pegleg, suggests an association with decaying poplar wood and possibly distinctive leg morphology.
Myrmex texanus
antlike weevil
Myrmex texanus is a species of antlike weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae. It is native to North America. The species is characterized by its ant-mimicking appearance, a common trait in the genus Myrmex. Very little specific information is available about its biology or ecology.
Myrmica fracticornis
Broken-horned Ant
Myrmica fracticornis is a species of ant in the family Formicidae, first described by Auguste Forel in 1901. It belongs to the genus Myrmica, a diverse group of ants commonly known as 'stinging ants' or 'red ants.' The species is distinguished by its 'broken-horned' antennae, a trait reflected in its specific epithet. Like other Myrmica species, it is a small to medium-sized ant with a two-segmented petiole. The species has been documented through limited observations, with 14 records on iNaturalist as of the available data.
Myrmosula exaggerata
Myrmosula exaggerata is a species of velvet ant in the family Myrmosidae, a small family of solitary parasitoid wasps. Members of this genus are rarely encountered and poorly documented in scientific literature. The species name 'exaggerata' likely refers to some pronounced morphological feature, though the specific etymology has not been formally published. Based on family-level characteristics, individuals are expected to be wingless females or winged males with reduced wing venation.
Mythenteles propleuralis
Mythenteles propleuralis is a minute fly species in the family Mythicomyiidae, originally described as Empidideicus propleuralis by Melander in 1946. The species belongs to a genus of tiny, often overlooked flies whose biology remains poorly documented. It is one of very few species in the genus Mythenteles, a group characterized by reduced wing venation and compact body form. Known from only three documented observations on iNaturalist, this species exemplifies the data deficiency common to many micro-dipterans.
Naera fuscocristatella
Naera fuscocristatella is a small moth in the family Gelechiidae, first described by Chambers in 1875. It is the sole species in the genus Naera. The species is known from scattered records across the south-central United States, with documented occurrences in Alabama, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Texas. Very few observations exist in public databases, suggesting it may be genuinely rare, undercollected, or difficult to detect.
Nalassus californicus
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.
Nausigaster geminata
Armored Dimpleback
Nausigaster geminata is a species of hoverfly (family Syrphidae) in the subfamily Eristalinae, tribe Merodontini. It is commonly known as the Armored Dimpleback. The species was described by Townsend in 1897. As a syrphid fly, it likely exhibits typical hoverfly behaviors including flower visitation for nectar and pollen feeding, though specific biological details remain poorly documented in available sources.
Negalasa rubralis
Negalasa rubralis is a species of snout moth in the family Pyralidae, subfamily Chrysauginae. It was described by William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough in 1913, the same year as the genus Negalasa was established. The species is extremely poorly known, with only three observations recorded in iNaturalist and minimal published documentation. It appears to be distinct from the better-known congener N. fumalis, which is found in Arizona.
Nelsonites jonesi
Nelsonites jonesi is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It belongs to the subfamily Trechinae, a group that includes many cave-dwelling and ground-dwelling beetles. The genus Nelsonites is recognized within Carabidae, though specific details about this particular species remain poorly documented in available sources.
Nematodes collaris
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.
Nematus curvarius
Nematus curvarius is a species of sawfly in the family Tenthredinidae. As a member of the suborder Symphyta, it lacks the narrow waist characteristic of wasps, bees, and ants. The species is documented in limited observations, suggesting it may be uncommon or underreported. Like other Nematus species, it likely has herbivorous larval stages associated with woody plants.
Nenema convergens
Nenema convergens is a species of planthopper in the family Caliscelidae, first described by Bunn in 1930. It belongs to the order Hemiptera, suborder Auchenorrhyncha, within the infraorder Fulgoromorpha. The species is recorded from the southwestern United States, specifically Arizona, Colorado, and New Mexico. Little is known about its biology, ecology, or host associations.
Neochrysops
horse flies
Neochrysops is a genus of horse flies in the family Tabanidae, subfamily Chrysopsinae. The genus was established by Walton in 1918 and is known from the United States. Only one species, Neochrysops globosus, has been described. As a member of the deer fly tribe Chrysopsini, adults likely share the blood-feeding habits typical of this group, though specific biological details remain poorly documented.
Neochrysops globosus
Neochrysops globosus is a species of deer fly in the family Tabanidae, first described by Walton in 1918. The genus Neochrysops is a small group within the subfamily Chrysopsinae, closely related to the more widespread genus Chrysops. As a member of Tabanidae, this species is presumed to share the blood-feeding habits typical of female deer flies, though specific biological details remain poorly documented. The species epithet "globosus" suggests a rounded or globular body form.
Neoclytus jouteli
Neoclytus jouteli is a species of longhorned beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Donald R. Davis in 1904. Like other members of the genus Neoclytus, it is a wasp-mimicking beetle with rapid, darting movements. The species is native to North America, with records from the United States. Specific details regarding its biology, host plants, and distribution within North America remain poorly documented in available literature.
Neoleptophlebia memorialis
Neoleptophlebia memorialis is a species of mayfly in the family Leptophlebiidae, originally described by Eaton in 1884. As a member of this family, it belongs to a group of mayflies commonly known as prong-gilled mayflies, characterized by their distinctive gill structures. The species is part of the genus Neoleptophlebia, which contains several North American species. Very few observations of this species have been recorded, suggesting it may be rare, geographically restricted, or underreported.
Neortholomus arphnoides
Neortholomus arphnoides is a species of seed bug in the family Lygaeidae, first described by Baker in 1906. It belongs to the subfamily Orsillinae, a group commonly associated with feeding on seeds. The species is known from the Pacific region of the United States. Published records are sparse, with only six observations documented on iNaturalist as of the knowledge cutoff.
Neoslossonia
Neoslossonia is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, and tribe Hecalini. It was established by Van Duzee in 1909. The genus belongs to the large and diverse group of true bugs known as leafhoppers, which are characterized by their piercing-sucking mouthparts and association with vascular plants. Very few observations of this genus exist in public databases, suggesting it may be rare, poorly collected, or taxonomically obscure.
Neotelphusa on-myricaceae
Neotelphusa on-myricaceae is a species of gelechiid moth. The specific epithet references its association with Myricaceae (bayberry family). Information on this species is limited in published literature.
Neotephritis rava
Neotephritis rava is a tephritid fruit fly species described by Foote in 1960. The genus Neotephritis includes species associated with sunflower hosts, though specific biological details for N. rava remain poorly documented. This species is known only from limited observations in the United States.
Nephus ornatus
ornate lady beetle
Nephus ornatus is a small lady beetle species in the family Coccinellidae, commonly known as the ornate lady beetle. It is classified among the dusky lady beetles, a group characterized by generally subdued coloration compared to the brightly patterned lady beetles more familiar to the public. The species was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1850 and is known to occur across North America.
Neuroterus minutus
Neuroterus minutus is a species of gall wasp in the family Cynipidae. Members of this genus are known to induce galls on oak trees (Quercus species). The species has been documented through citizen science observations, with records available on platforms such as iNaturalist. As with many cynipid wasps, detailed biological studies of this particular species appear limited in the available literature.
Nimioglossa
Nimioglossa is a genus of tachinid flies in the family Tachinidae, established by Reinhard in 1945. The genus contains two described species: Nimioglossa planicosta and Nimioglossa ravida, both also described by Reinhard in the same year. As members of Tachinidae, these flies are likely parasitoids, though specific host relationships remain undocumented. The genus is poorly known, with minimal published biological information and few observations.
Nitops craigheadi
Nitops craigheadi is a small beetle species in the family Nitidulidae (sap beetles), originally described as Carpophilus craigheadi by Dobson in 1972. The genus Nitops comprises species often associated with fermenting plant materials, though specific ecological data for this species remain limited. Like other nitidulids, adults are likely attracted to decaying organic matter and fungal growth. The species is distinguished from congeners by subtle morphological features of the antennae and pronotum.
Nomada verecunda
Nomada verecunda is a species of cuckoo bee in the family Apidae, first described by Cresson in 1879. As a member of the genus Nomada, it exhibits kleptoparasitic behavior, laying eggs in the nests of host bee species rather than constructing its own nest or collecting pollen. The species is known from North America, though specific details regarding its biology, host associations, and conservation status remain poorly documented in the available literature.
Nomia angustitibialis
Canyon Nomia
Nomia angustitibialis is a species of ground-nesting bee in the family Halictidae, described by Ribble in 1965. The species is known from Middle America and North America. As a member of the genus Nomia, it shares the group's characteristic nesting biology in soil, though specific details of its ecology remain poorly documented compared to the well-studied congener Nomia melanderi.
Notanisomorphella
Notanisomorphella is a genus of chalcid wasps in the family Eulophidae, established by Girault in 1913. Members are parasitoids with documented hosts including case-bearer moths (Coleophoridae), leaf-mining beetles, and spider eggs. The genus is poorly known, with only two observations recorded on iNaturalist.
Notiodes laticollis
Notiodes laticollis is a species of weevil in the family Erirhinidae, originally described by Blatchley in 1916. The species has undergone taxonomic revision, with GBIF currently listing it as a synonym under the genus Endalus as Endalus laticollis, while NCBI retains it in Notiodes. Erirhinidae weevils are typically associated with aquatic or semi-aquatic habitats, often feeding on aquatic plants.
Odontobracon
Odontobracon is a genus of parasitoid wasps in the family Braconidae, established by Cameron in 1887. Members of this genus are part of the diverse ichneumonoid wasp fauna, characterized by their role as parasitoids of other insects. The genus is represented by very few observations in biodiversity databases, suggesting it is either rare, poorly sampled, or taxonomically cryptic. Braconid wasps in this group generally possess the family-typical features of reduced wing venation and larval development inside or on host insects.
Oedalocanthus ornatus
Oedalocanthus ornatus is a species of stilt bug in the family Berytidae, described by Henry in 1996. It belongs to the subfamily Gampsocorinae and tribe Hoplinini. The species is characterized by its elongated, slender body form typical of stilt bugs, with notably long legs. Very few observations of this species exist in public databases, suggesting it is either rare, cryptic, or restricted to specific habitats.
Oistus edmonstoni
Oistus edmonstoni is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae. The genus Oistus is a small group within this family, and O. edmonstoni appears to be a rarely encountered species with very few documented observations. Its biology and ecology remain poorly documented in scientific literature.
Olethreutes diallacta
Olethreutes diallacta is a species of tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae, subfamily Olethreutinae. It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1932. As a member of the genus Olethreutes, it belongs to a diverse group of small moths commonly known as tortrix moths or leafroller moths. Specific ecological and biological details for this species remain poorly documented in accessible literature.
Olethreutes footiana
Olethreutes footiana is a species of tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae, first described by Fernald in 1882. It belongs to the large genus Olethreutes, which contains numerous small moth species commonly known as tortrix moths or leafroller moths. Like other members of its genus, it is likely a small moth with relatively nondescript patterning, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain poorly documented in available literature.
Oligomerus obtusus
Oligomerus obtusus is a small beetle in the family Ptinidae (formerly Anobiidae), first described by LeConte in 1865. The species has been recorded in North America and Oceania, with observations documented in Ontario, Canada. It belongs to the genus Oligomerus, which comprises wood-boring beetles often associated with dead or decaying wood. Available information on this species is limited, with only seven observations recorded on iNaturalist and minimal published biological data.
Oligostigmoides cryptalis
Oligostigmoides cryptalis is a moth in the family Crambidae, subfamily Acentropinae. It was described by Herbert Druce in 1896 based on specimens from Mexico. The species has been recorded from montane localities in Mexico (Xalapa, Orizaba), Costa Rica, and Panama. Very few observations exist, with only three records documented on iNaturalist.
Oncodometopus
Oncodometopus is a genus of small flies in the family Lauxaniidae, established by Shewell in 1986. The genus is poorly documented in scientific literature, with minimal published information on its biology, morphology, or species composition. It belongs to a family of sapromyzine flies commonly associated with decaying plant material. Records of this genus are sparse, with only a handful of observations documented in biodiversity databases.
Oneida grisiella
Oneida grisiella is a species of snout moth in the family Pyralidae, subfamily Epipaschiinae. Described by Solis in 1991, this species is known from only two documented observations, both from the US state of Texas. It belongs to the genus Oneida, a group of relatively obscure pyralid moths.
Onychobaris densa
flower weevil
Onychobaris densa is a species of flower weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1876. It is a small weevil found in North America, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain poorly documented in the scientific literature. The genus Onychobaris belongs to the weevil family, one of the largest families of beetles, whose members are characterized by their distinctive elongated snouts.
Onychobaris subtonsa
flower weevil
Onychobaris subtonsa is a species of flower weevil in the family Curculionidae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1876. The species is recorded from prairie provinces of central Canada, specifically Manitoba and Saskatchewan. As a member of the flower weevil group, it likely associates with flowering plants, though specific biological details remain poorly documented. The genus Onychobaris contains relatively obscure species with limited published research.
Onychomira floridensis
Onychomira floridensis is a darkling beetle (family Tenebrionidae) described by Campbell in 1984. The genus Onychomira is part of the speciose family Tenebrionidae, commonly known as darkling beetles, which are primarily detritivores and are abundant in arid and semi-arid environments. No specific ecological or behavioral studies have been published for this species.
Opsigalea blanchardi
Opsigalea blanchardi is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Todd in 1966. It is a rarely encountered species with limited published documentation. The genus Opsigalea contains few species and is poorly known relative to other noctuid genera. Available records suggest it occurs in North America, though specific habitat associations and biology remain undocumented in scientific literature.
Orchestomerus marionis
Orchestomerus marionis is a species of weevil in the family Curculionidae. The species is provisionally accepted in taxonomic databases. As a member of Orchestomerus, it belongs to a genus of small weevils within the superfamily Curculionoidea. Specific biological details for this species remain poorly documented in the available literature.
Oreoneta
A genus of dwarf spiders (family Linyphiidae) established in 1894, comprising approximately 30 species distributed across cold-temperate and Arctic regions of the Northern Hemisphere. Most species inhabit high-latitude or high-altitude environments. The genus was revised extensively by Saaristo & Marusik in 2004, resulting in numerous new species descriptions.
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fulvibasis
Oresbius fulvibasis is a species of ichneumon wasp in the family Ichneumonidae, described by Townes in 1962. It belongs to the genus Oresbius, a group of parasitoid wasps whose biology remains poorly documented. The species epithet 'fulvibasis' refers to a tawny or yellowish coloration at the base of some body part, likely the abdomen or legs. Like other members of Ichneumonidae, it is presumed to be a parasitoid of other insects, though specific host records for this species are not established.
Orgerius concordus
Orgerius concordus is a species of planthopper in the family Dictyopharidae, described by Ball & Hartzell in 1922. The species belongs to the subfamily Orgeriinae, a group of planthoppers often associated with arid and semi-arid environments. It is known from a limited number of records in California and Baja California. The genus Orgerius contains relatively few described species, and O. concordus remains poorly studied with minimal published biological information.
Orgichneumon
Orgichneumon is a genus of ichneumon wasps established by Heinrich in 1961. Members belong to the family Ichneumonidae, one of the largest families of parasitoid wasps. The genus is poorly documented in published literature, with limited species-level descriptions and biological data available. Records indicate presence in northern North America.
Orthonevra feei
Fee's Mucksucker
Orthonevra feei is a rare syrphid fly species described in 2019, known only from New Hampshire, United States. As a hoverfly, adults are capable of sustained hovering flight. The species belongs to a genus whose larvae are of the rat-tailed type, though O. feei larvae specifically remain undescribed. Adults are associated with flowers for nectar and pollen feeding.
Orthopleurinae
Orthopleurinae is a subfamily of checkered beetles (family Cleridae) established by Böving and Craighead in 1931. It is currently treated as a synonym of Korynetinae in modern classifications. The group contains few documented observations, with only 8 records in iNaturalist. Its members belong to the superfamily Cleroidea within the diverse beetle suborder Polyphaga.
Osmia clarescens
Osmia clarescens is a solitary mason bee in the family Megachilidae, described by Theodore Dru Alison Cockerell in 1911. The species occurs in Central America and North America. Like other members of the genus Osmia, it is a cavity-nesting bee that constructs nests in hollow stems or pre-existing holes, sealing brood chambers with mud. Specific ecological details and distinguishing characteristics remain poorly documented in the scientific literature.
Osmia glauca
Osmia glauca is a species of mason bee in the family Megachilidae, originally described as Heriades glaucum by Fowler in 1899. It is native to North America and belongs to a genus of solitary bees known for nesting in pre-existing cavities and sealing brood cells with mud. Like other Osmia species, it is likely a pollinator of flowering plants, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Ospriocerus minos
Ospriocerus minos is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, originally described by Osten Sacken in 1877. The species has been treated as a synonym of Stenopogon minos in some taxonomic databases, indicating ongoing taxonomic uncertainty. As a member of the subfamily Stenopogoninae, it belongs to a group of predatory flies characterized by their streamlined bodies and predatory habits. Very few observations of this species have been documented, with only a single iNaturalist record noted.
Oulema margineimpressa
Oulema margineimpressa is a species of leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, subfamily Criocerinae. It was described by Schaeffer in 1933 and is known from North America. Members of the genus Oulema are commonly referred to as cereal leaf beetles, though specific ecological details for this species remain poorly documented.
Oxylaemus americanus
A small North American beetle in the family Teredidae (formerly part of Anobiidae), described by LeConte in 1863. Very little published information exists on the natural history of this species, though it belongs to a family associated with wood-boring and fungal-feeding habits. The genus Oxylaemus contains species typically found in decaying wood and fungal environments.
Oxyporus kiteleyi
Oxyporus kiteleyi is a rove beetle in the subfamily Oxyporinae, described by Campbell in 1978. The species is known from a limited number of records in eastern North America, spanning from Georgia in the southern United States to Quebec and New Brunswick in Canada. Like other members of Oxyporus, it is likely associated with fungal fruiting bodies, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented. The species is rarely encountered, with only three observations recorded on iNaturalist as of the available data.
Pachybrachis othonus pallidipennis
Pachybrachis othonus pallidipennis is a subspecies of flea beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. It is a small leaf beetle with limited available documentation. The subspecies was described by Suffrian in 1858. Records indicate presence in North America. Specific biological details for this subspecies are poorly documented in available sources.
Pachyschelus schwarzi
Pachyschelus schwarzi is a species of metallic wood-boring beetle in the family Buprestidae. It belongs to the tribe Trachyini, a group characterized by small, flattened, wedge-shaped adults with larvae that mine within leaves rather than boring through wood. The species is found in North America. Like other members of its genus, it is likely associated with herbaceous host plants, though specific details remain poorly documented.
Pagaronia furcata
Pagaronia furcata is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Oman in 1938. It belongs to the subfamily Evacanthinae, a group of leafhoppers characterized by distinctive head morphology. The species has been documented in California, with 25 observations recorded on iNaturalist. Limited information exists regarding its biology and ecology.
Panscopus abruptus
broad-nosed weevil
Panscopus abruptus is a species of broad-nosed weevil in the family Curculionidae, first described by Casey in 1895. It belongs to the genus Panscopus, a group of weevils characterized by their broad, short rostrums. The species has been documented in western North America, with records from California, British Columbia, and several other locations. Very few observations exist in public databases.
Panscopus torpidus
Panscopus torpidus is a weevil species in the family Curculionidae, subfamily Brachycerinae. It belongs to a genus of small to medium-sized weevils associated with coniferous forests in western North America. The species name 'torpidus' (meaning sluggish or inactive) may reflect behavioral traits or was applied descriptively by early taxonomists. It is among the less commonly encountered species in its genus, with few documented observations.
Paradacerla
Paradacerla is a genus of plant bugs in the family Miridae, established by Carvalho and Usinger in 1957. The genus belongs to the diverse mirid fauna of the Western Hemisphere. Very few records exist for this genus, with only one observation documented on iNaturalist. The taxonomic placement within Miridae indicates it is part of the large radiation of true bugs associated with vegetation.
Paradonus
Paradonus is a genus of click beetles in the family Elateridae, established by Stibick in 1971. The genus contains approximately six described species distributed in North America. These beetles possess the characteristic clicking mechanism of Elateridae, though specific ecological and behavioral details remain poorly documented.
Paragalasa exospinalis
Paragalasa exospinalis is a monotypic moth species in the snout moth family Pyralidae, subfamily Chrysauginae. It was described by Cashatt in 1969 and is known only from Arizona. The genus Paragalasa contains no other species. Fewer than 10 observations have been documented, indicating this is a poorly known species with limited ecological data available.
Paragraphus setosus
Paragraphus setosus is a species of broad-nosed weevil in the family Curculionidae, described by Blatchley in 1916. It belongs to the tribe Agraphini within the subfamily Entiminae. Very little is known about its biology or natural history. The species has been recorded from Florida, North America.
Paralobesia pallicircula
Paralobesia pallicircula is a species of tortricid moth in the genus Paralobesia. The genus Paralobesia includes species associated with grape and related plants, with Paralobesia viteana (grape berry moth) being a well-known agricultural pest. Very little specific information has been documented about P. pallicircula itself.
Paralobesia worthi
Paralobesia worthi is a species of tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae. It belongs to a genus that includes several North American species associated with grape and related plants. The genus Paralobesia is taxonomically related to Lobesia, which contains economically significant vineyard pests. Available records for P. worthi are sparse, with limited observational data documented.
Paramiana canoa
Paramiana canoa is a species of moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Barnes in 1907. Originally placed in the genus Cerma, it was later transferred to Paramiana. The species is known from North America, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain poorly documented. It belongs to the subfamily Noctuinae, one of the largest and most diverse groups of moths.
Paramyiolia nigricornis
Paramyiolia nigricornis is a species of fruit fly in the family Tephritidae, first described by Doane in 1899 under the name Aciura nigricornis. It is a member of the tribe Trypetini within the subfamily Trypetinae. The species has been recorded from the northeastern United States, specifically Vermont.
Paranoplium gracile gracile
Paranoplium gracile gracile is a subspecies of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, tribe Oemini. Originally described by LeConte in 1881, it is currently treated as a synonym in modern taxonomic databases. The species is known from North America, with records from the United States. As a cerambycid, it belongs to a diverse family of wood-boring beetles, though specific biological details for this subspecies remain poorly documented.
Paraptorthodius mirabilis
Wonderful Phengodid
Paraptorthodius mirabilis is a glowworm beetle in the family Phengodidae, first described by Schaeffer in 1904. The species is known from North America. Like other phengodids, adults are likely bioluminescent, though specific documentation of this trait for this species is not confirmed in available sources. The common name "Wonderful Phengodid" reflects both its species epithet (mirabilis, meaning "wonderful" or "remarkable") and its membership in a family known for spectacular light production.
Parmenosoma griseum
Parmenosoma griseum is a longhorn beetle species described by Schaeffer in 1908. It belongs to the subfamily Lamiinae within the family Cerambycidae. The species is known from the United States and Mexico, with very few documented observations. As a member of the Parmenini tribe, it shares characteristics with other Parmenosoma species, though specific biological details remain poorly documented.
Pelecyphorus liratus
Pelecyphorus liratus is a species of darkling beetle in the family Tenebrionidae, first described by LeConte in 1854. The genus Pelecyphorus belongs to a group of tenebrionids often associated with arid and semi-arid environments. Records indicate this species occurs in Mexico, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented in published literature.
Pelochrista bolanderana
Pelochrista bolanderana is a species of tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae, subfamily Olethreutinae, and tribe Eucosmini. It was first described by Walsingham in 1879. The species belongs to a large genus of small moths, many of which are associated with coniferous hosts. Specific biological details for this species remain poorly documented in available literature.
Pelochrista daemonicana
A small tortricid moth in the tribe Eucosmini, described by Heinrich in 1923. The species is rarely recorded, with only three observations documented on iNaturalist. As with many Pelochrista species, detailed natural history information remains limited.
Pelochrista denverana
Pelochrista denverana is a species of tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae, first described by Kearfott in 1907. It belongs to the large genus Pelochrista, which contains numerous small moth species. The species is part of the Olethreutinae subfamily and Eucosmini tribe. Very few specific details about its biology or ecology have been documented in the available literature.
Pelochrista immaculana
Pelochrista immaculana is a species of tortricid moth described by Kearfott in 1907. It belongs to the large genus Pelochrista within the subfamily Olethreutinae. The species is rarely recorded, with only two observations documented on iNaturalist. As with other members of the genus, it is a small moth likely associated with specific host plants, though detailed ecological information remains limited.
Pelochrista momana
Pelochrista momana is a species of tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae, subfamily Olethreutinae, and tribe Eucosmini. It was described by Kearfott in 1907. The genus Pelochrista contains numerous small moth species, many of which are poorly documented in terms of biology and ecology. No common name has been assigned to this species.
Pelochrista shastana
Pelochrista shastana is a small tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae, subfamily Olethreutinae. The species was described by Walsingham in 1879. Like other members of the genus Pelochrista, it belongs to the tribe Eucosmini, a group of small moths often referred to as 'bell moths' or 'tortricid leafrollers.' Very few documented observations of this species exist in public databases.
Pemphigus knowltoni
Pemphigus knowltoni is a species of aphid in the family Aphididae, described by Stroyan in 1970. It belongs to the genus Pemphigus, a group of aphids commonly known as gall aphids or poplar gall aphids due to their habit of inducing gall formation on host plants. The species is part of the subfamily Pemphiginae, which contains many species with complex life cycles involving host alternation between primary woody hosts (typically poplars in the genus Populus) and secondary herbaceous hosts. Very little specific information about P. knowltoni has been published in the accessible literature.
Pentodontini
rhinoceros beetles
Pentodontini is the most diverse tribe within the subfamily Dynastinae (rhinoceros beetles), containing over 100 genera distributed across multiple biogeographic regions. Most genera are restricted to a single biogeographic region. The tribe is characterized by substantial morphological diversity, with generic-level identification often relying on mouthpart morphology in females and secondary sexual characters (horns, claw modifications, antennal club length) in males.
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holoponerella
Peoria holoponerella is a species of snout moth in the family Pyralidae, subfamily Phycitinae. Described by Dyar in 1908, this species belongs to a genus containing multiple North American species. Available information on this species is extremely limited, with only three observations recorded in iNaturalist and minimal published documentation.
Peracalles ventrosus
Peracalles ventrosus is a species of hidden snout weevil (Curculionidae) described by Kissinger in 1964. It belongs to the genus Peracalles, which is characterized by a concealed rostrum that is not visible from above. The species is known from North America, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain poorly documented.
Perdita calochorti
Perdita calochorti is a species of mining bee in the family Andrenidae, described by Timberlake in 1956. The specific epithet 'calochorti' suggests an association with Calochortus, a genus of flowering plants commonly known as mariposa lilies or cat's ears. Like other members of the genus Perdita, it is a solitary bee native to North America. The species is represented by minimal observation records, with only one documented iNaturalist observation.
Perissarthron
Perissarthron is a genus of click beetles (family Elateridae) established by Hyslop in 1918. The genus is currently marked as doubtful in taxonomic databases, indicating uncertainty about its validity or distinctiveness from related genera. Very few observations exist, with only 7 records documented on iNaturalist. The taxonomic status and defining characteristics of this genus remain poorly resolved.
Peritelinus oregonus
Peritelinus oregonus is a species of broad-nosed weevil in the family Curculionidae, subfamily Entiminae. The species was described from Oregon in 1936 and is endemic to the Pacific Northwest region of North America. It has been historically classified under the genus Paraptochus, and its taxonomic status remains subject to revision with some sources treating it as a synonym while others recognize it as valid. The species is known from very few observations.
Perittia serica
Perittia serica is a small moth in the family Elachistidae, first described by Kaila in 1995. The species is known only from Colorado, with forewings measuring approximately 6 mm in length. Very little is known about its biology, ecology, or life history.
Perola clara
Perola clara is a species of slug caterpillar moth in the family Limacodidae, described by Harrison Gray Dyar in 1907. The species belongs to a family known for larvae with reduced prolegs that move with a slug-like gliding motion. As with many Limacodidae, the adults are typically small to medium-sized moths with stout, hairy bodies. Information on the specific biology and ecology of P. clara remains limited in the scientific literature.
Petaserpes strictus
Petaserpes strictus is a millipede species in the family Polyzoniidae, described by Shelley in 1976. It belongs to the order Polyzoniida, a group of small, often flattened millipedes. The species is recorded from North America. Very few observations exist, with only one documented record in iNaturalist.
Phaenomerus foveipennis
Phaenomerus foveipennis is a species of weevil in the family Curculionidae, originally described by Morimoto in 1961. The species has been transferred to the genus Aparallelodemas in some taxonomic treatments, creating nomenclatural synonymy. It belongs to the tribe Phyllobiini, a group of leaf-feeding weevils. Available information on this species is extremely limited.
Phaeoses
Phaeoses is a genus of small moths in the family Tineidae, first described by Forbes in 1922. The genus belongs to the diverse group of fungus moths and clothes moths. Species within Phaeoses are poorly documented in scientific literature, with limited published information on their biology and ecology.
Pheidole porcula
Pheidole porcula is a species of big-headed ant in the genus Pheidole, described by Wheeler in 1908. As a member of this hyperdiverse ant genus, it exhibits the characteristic worker polymorphism with distinct major and minor worker castes. The species is placed within the tribe Attini, though unlike the well-known fungus-growing ants in this tribe, most Pheidole species are generalist foragers. Specific details about its biology and ecology remain poorly documented in available literature.
Pheletes lecontei
Pheletes lecontei is a species of click beetle (family Elateridae). The genus Pheletes is a small elaterid group. As of current records, this species has been documented in only 8 observations, indicating it is rarely encountered or poorly known.
Pheloconus infector
Pheloconus infector is a species of true weevil in the family Curculionidae, first described by Boheman in 1845. The species has been historically classified under the genus Conotrachelus, and its taxonomic placement has been subject to revision. It is one of few documented species in the genus Pheloconus, a group of weevils with limited published biological information.
Philoctetes variatus
Philoctetes variatus is a species of cuckoo wasp in the family Chrysididae, a group known for their kleptoparasitic or parasitoid lifestyle targeting other Hymenoptera. The genus Philoctetes is a small, poorly documented group within Chrysididae. Information about this species is extremely limited, with minimal published research and few verified observations. It is known from a single iNaturalist record, indicating significant data gaps in its biology and distribution.
Phloiotrya riversi
Phloiotrya riversi is a species of beetle in the family Melandryidae, a group commonly known as false darkling beetles. The genus Phloiotrya is part of this small family of beetles, which are typically associated with decaying wood and fungal habitats. No observations of this species have been recorded on iNaturalist, indicating it is likely rare, poorly documented, or has a restricted distribution. The specific epithet "riversi" suggests the species may have been named in honor of a person, though the authority and original description details are not readily available.
Phobus curvatella
Phobus curvatella is a species of snout moth in the family Pyralidae, subfamily Phycitinae. Described by Ragonot in 1887, this species is among the least documented members of its genus. The genus Phobus contains relatively few described species, and most remain poorly known in terms of biology and distribution.
Phoenicobiella schwarzii
Phoenicobiella schwarzii is a species of fungus weevil in the family Anthribidae. This beetle belongs to a genus associated with palms (Arecaceae), though specific ecological details for this species remain poorly documented. The species is rarely recorded, with few observations in scientific collections and citizen science databases. It is one of several Phoenicobiella species found in tropical and subtropical regions.
Photinus immaculatus
firefly
Photinus immaculatus is a species of firefly in the beetle family Lampyridae, described by Green in 1956. It occurs in North America. Like other Photinus fireflies, it produces bioluminescent light through a chemical reaction involving luciferin and luciferase. The species name "immaculatus" (Latin for "spotless" or "unstained") may refer to the lack of distinct markings on the elytra, though this has not been explicitly documented in the available sources.
Phyllobaenus maritimus
Leconte's Checkered Beetle
Phyllobaenus maritimus is a species of checkered beetle in the family Cleridae. Described by Wolcott in 1910, this species is known from North America. As a member of the genus Phyllobaenus, it belongs to a group of small to medium-sized clerid beetles often associated with wood-boring insects and their habitats.
Phyllobrotica sequoiensis
Phyllobrotica sequoiensis is a species of leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, described by Blake in 1956. It is found in North America, though specific details about its distribution, habitat preferences, and biology remain poorly documented. The genus Phyllobrotica comprises highly host-specialized beetles, with most species feeding exclusively on plants in the mint family (Lamiaceae), particularly the genera Stachys and Scutellaria.
Phylloscelis pennata
Phylloscelis pennata is a species of planthopper in the family Dictyopharidae, described by Ball in 1937. It belongs to a small genus within the tribe Phylloscelini, characterized by leaf-like body modifications. The species is known from extremely limited records, with minimal observational data available.
Phyllotreta conjuncta
Phyllotreta conjuncta is a flea beetle species in the family Chrysomelidae, first described by Gentner in 1924. The species is distributed across North America, with confirmed records from the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Manitoba, and Ontario. As a member of the genus Phyllotreta, it belongs to a group commonly known as flea beetles, characterized by their jumping ability. Very little specific information is available about this particular species beyond its basic taxonomy and distribution.
Phylloxera paludis
Phylloxera paludis is a species of phylloxeran insect in the family Phylloxeridae, order Hemiptera. Phylloxerans are small, soft-bodied, sap-sucking insects closely related to aphids. Members of the genus Phylloxera are known for inducing gall formation on host plants through chemical secretions that alter plant tissue development. The specific epithet "paludis" suggests an association with marsh or wetland habitats, though detailed ecological studies of this particular species appear limited in the available literature.
Phylloxera rileyi
Phylloxera rileyi is a gall-forming insect in the family Phylloxeridae, closely related to aphids. The species is known from limited observations and taxonomic records, with only two documented observations on iNaturalist. Like other phylloxerans, it likely induces abnormal plant growths (galls) on host plants through chemical secretions that manipulate plant development. The species was described by Riley in 1874.
Physoconops nigrimanus
thick-headed fly
Physoconops nigrimanus is a species of thick-headed fly in the family Conopidae, first described by Bigot in 1887. Members of this genus are wasp mimics with elongated abdomens resembling potter wasps. The family Conopidae includes parasitic species that attack bees and wasps, though specific host records for P. nigrimanus are not documented. Observations of this species are extremely rare, with only two records in iNaturalist.
Phytodietus solicitanae
Phytodietus solicitanae is a species of ichneumon wasp described by Loan in 1981. It belongs to the genus Phytodietus, a group of parasitoid wasps within the family Ichneumonidae. The species is known from a single locality in Manitoba, Canada. Like other members of its genus, it is presumed to be a parasitoid of lepidopteran larvae, though specific host records for this species have not been published.
Piceacecis tsugae
white spruce shoot gall midge
Piceacecis tsugae is a gall midge in the family Cecidomyiidae that induces galls on spruce shoots. The specific epithet "tsugae" suggests an association with hemlock (Tsuga), though this species is documented on spruce (Picea). It is a poorly studied species with limited observational records.
Pityophthorus crinalis
Pityophthorus crinalis is a species of bark beetle in the family Curculionidae, described by Blackman in 1928. It belongs to the genus Pityophthorus, a group of small ambrosia and bark beetles primarily associated with coniferous and hardwood trees. The species is provisionally accepted in taxonomic databases with records indicating presence in North America. Like other members of its genus, it is likely associated with woody host plants, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Placonotus falinorum
Placonotus falinorum is a species of small beetle in the family Laemophloeidae, a group commonly known as lined flat bark beetles. The species is known from very few observations, reflecting either rarity or limited survey effort. Members of this genus are associated with dead or decaying wood and fungal substrates.
Platyceroides californicus
Platyceroides californicus is a species of stag beetle in the family Lucanidae, endemic to California. It is a small to medium-sized beetle with reduced mandibles compared to many lucanids. The genus Platyceroides is distinguished from the similar Platycerus by antennal club structure and male genitalia morphology. Very few observations exist for this species, and its biology remains poorly documented.
Platycheirus thylax
Yellow-legged Sedgesitter
Platycheirus thylax is a species of hoverfly in the family Syrphidae, described by Hull in 1944. It is commonly known as the Yellow-legged Sedgesitter. Like other members of the genus Platycheirus, it is a small fly associated with wetland vegetation. The species is rarely recorded, with only two observations documented on iNaturalist.
Platylabops pecki
Platylabops pecki is a species of ichneumonid wasp described by Heinrich in 1961. The genus Platylabops belongs to the family Ichneumonidae, one of the largest families of parasitoid wasps. Very few records of this species exist in public databases. A single observation has been documented from White Fox, California.
Platylabus ornatus
Platylabus ornatus is a species of ichneumon wasp described by Provancher in 1875. It belongs to the family Ichneumonidae, one of the largest families of wasps, characterized by their parasitoid life history. The genus Platylabus is part of the subfamily Ichneumoninae. Very little specific information is available about the biology, distribution, or ecology of this particular species.
Platynota larreana
Platynota larreana is a species of tortricid moth found in the southwestern United States, ranging from the Mojave Desert in California to western Arizona. It was described by Comstock in 1939 and was originally placed in the genus Sparganothis before being transferred to Platynota. Very little is known about the biology of this species compared to other members of the genus.
Platyplastinx sycophantos
Platyplastinx sycophantos is a species of moth fly in the family Psychodidae. It belongs to a genus characterized by distinctive wing venation and body flattening. Very few records exist for this species, with only one observation documented on iNaturalist. Its biology and ecology remain largely undocumented.
Plesiobaris albilata
Plesiobaris albilata is a species of weevil in the family Curculionidae, described by Thomas Lincoln Casey in 1892. The genus Plesiobaris belongs to the diverse weevil superfamily Curculionoidea. Very little specific information is documented about this species.
Podisus neglectus
Podisus neglectus is a predatory stink bug species in the family Pentatomidae, subfamily Asopinae. It belongs to a genus of beneficial insects known for preying on agricultural and forest pests. Specific biological details for this species remain poorly documented in published literature, though it shares the general predatory habits characteristic of Podisus species.
Poecilocera harrisii
Poecilocera harrisii is a leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1851. The genus Poecilocera is a small group within the leaf beetles, and this species represents one of the few documented members. Records indicate presence in North America, though detailed biological information remains limited.
Pogonomyrmex anzensis
Anza desert harvester ant
Pogonomyrmex anzensis, the Anza desert harvester ant, is a species of harvester ant endemic to the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and surrounding areas in Southern California. Described by Cole in 1968, this species belongs to a genus known for seed-collecting behavior and potent defensive stings. Like other Pogonomyrmex species, it constructs conspicuous nest clearings and plays ecological roles in seed dispersal and soil modification. The species is poorly studied compared to more widespread congeners, with limited published information on its specific biology.
Poliaenus californicus
Poliaenus californicus is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Schaeffer in 1908. It belongs to the subfamily Lamiinae and tribe Pogonocherini. The species is known from the United States, with records indicating presence in North America.
Polyaulon canadensis
Polyaulon canadensis is a species of ichneumon wasp in the family Ichneumonidae, first described by Harrington in 1894. It belongs to the genus Polyaulon, a group of parasitoid wasps. Very little is known about its biology, host associations, or ecological role. The species name 'canadensis' indicates its occurrence in Canada, though specific distribution details remain poorly documented. Like other ichneumonids, it presumably functions as a parasitoid of other insects, but this has not been directly confirmed for this species.
Polyaulon erythropa
Polyaulon erythropa is a species of ichneumon wasp described by Ashmead in 1890. It belongs to the family Ichneumonidae, one of the largest families of parasitoid wasps. The species is known from very few records, with iNaturalist documenting only two observations. Its specific epithet "erythropa" (from Greek "erythros" meaning red and "pous" meaning foot) suggests reddish leg coloration, though this has not been formally confirmed in modern literature.
Prateus fusculus
Prateus fusculus is a species of darkling beetle in the family Tenebrionidae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1862. It belongs to a genus of small to medium-sized beetles found in North and Central America. Very few observations exist, with only two records documented on iNaturalist. The species epithet "fusculus" suggests a dusky or dark coloration.
Primavera porrecta
Primavera porrecta is a species of gall midge in the family Cecidomyiidae, a family known for inducing plant galls. The genus Primavera is poorly documented, and this species has been recorded in only three observations on iNaturalist. Like other cecidomyiids, it likely has a complex life cycle involving larval development within plant tissue. The species name "porrecta" refers to something extended or stretched forward, possibly alluding to morphological features.
Pristaulacus auricomus
Pristaulacus auricomus is a species of aulacid wasp in the family Aulacidae. These parasitoid wasps are specialized predators of wood-boring beetle larvae, particularly those of longhorned beetles (Cerambycidae) and jewel beetles (Buprestidae). Like other members of the genus, they are most commonly encountered in association with freshly cut or decaying wood where their hosts develop. The species is poorly documented in published literature, with limited observational records.
Prolutacea pulsator
Prolutacea pulsator is a species of firefly beetle in the family Lampyridae, described by Cicero in 1984. It belongs to the genus Prolutacea, a group of lampyrid beetles distributed in North and Middle America. Very few observations of this species have been recorded, with only six documented sightings on iNaturalist. The species' biology and ecology remain poorly documented.
Pronotocrepis
Pronotocrepis is a genus of plant bugs (family Miridae) established by Knight in 1929. The genus contains at least three described species: P. clavicornis, P. ribesi, and P. rubra. All three species were described by Knight, with P. clavicornis named in 1929 and the other two in 1969. Like other mirids, members of this genus are presumably phytophagous, though specific host associations remain poorly documented.
Proterops proteroptoides
Proterops proteroptoides is a species of parasitoid wasp in the family Braconidae, described by Viereck in 1905. The genus Proterops belongs to the ichneumonoid wasps, a group characterized by their parasitoid lifestyle. This species has been recorded from North America, though detailed biological information remains limited. Like other braconids, it likely develops as a parasitoid of other insects, but specific host associations have not been documented.
Protitame cervula
Protitame cervula is a species of geometrid moth originally described by Rindge in 1958. The species has been transferred to the genus Sperrya in some taxonomic treatments, resulting in the synonym Sperrya cervula. Based on iNaturalist records, it has been documented in at least 17 observations, indicating it is a rarely reported species with limited available natural history data. As a member of Geometridae, it belongs to a large family of moths commonly known as inchworms or loopers due to the characteristic larval locomotion.
Protrocha minuta
Protrocha minuta is a species of planthopper in the family Caliscelidae, first described by Bunn in 1930. It belongs to the tribe Peltonotellini within the subfamily Caliscelinae. The genus Protrocha is part of a group of small, often overlooked planthoppers that inhabit grassy and herbaceous vegetation. Very little is known about the specific biology or ecology of this species, reflecting the broader pattern of understudied diversity within the Caliscelidae family.
Pseudamara arenaria
Pseudamara arenaria is a ground beetle species in the family Carabidae, tribe Zabrini. It is recorded from Canada and the United States. The specific epithet "arenaria" suggests a possible association with sandy habitats, though this has not been confirmed by direct observation. Very few observations of this species exist in public databases.
Pseudanarta vexata
Pseudanarta vexata is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, described by John G. Franclemont in 1941. It belongs to the genus Pseudanarta, a group of noctuid moths found in western North America. The species is poorly documented in public sources, with no observations recorded on iNaturalist and limited published information available.
Pseudanidorus musculus
Pseudanidorus musculus is a species of ant-like leaf beetle in the family Aderidae. The genus Pseudanidorus is a small genus within this family of minute beetles. Aderidae, commonly known as ant-like leaf beetles, are a family of small beetles characterized by their compact bodies and often ant-mimicking appearance. Members of this family are typically found in decaying plant material and are poorly studied due to their small size and cryptic habits.
Pseudanostirus laricis
Pseudanostirus laricis is a species of click beetle (Elateridae) described by W.J. Brown in 1939. It belongs to the genus Pseudanostirus, a group of dendrometrine click beetles. The species epithet 'laricis' suggests an association with larch (Larix), though the precise nature of this relationship requires verification. Records indicate occurrence in British Columbia, Canada.
Pseudasydates inyoensis
Pseudasydates inyoensis is a species of soft-winged flower beetle in the family Melyridae. The species is known from a single iNaturalist observation, indicating it is likely rare or poorly documented. The genus Pseudasydates is placed within the diverse beetle family Melyridae, whose members are commonly known as soft-winged flower beetles and are often found on flowers and vegetation.
Pseudips radiatae
Pseudips radiatae is a species of weevil in the family Curculionidae. The genus Pseudips is associated with conifer hosts, and the species epithet 'radiatae' suggests an association with Pinus radiata (Monterey pine). Very few observations exist, indicating it is either rare, poorly documented, or restricted in range.
Pseudochalcura gibbosa
Pseudochalcura gibbosa is a species of parasitic wasp in the family Eucharitidae, first described by Provancher in 1881. It belongs to a family of wasps known for their highly specialized parasitism of ants. The species has been recorded across multiple provinces in Canada, though detailed biological information remains limited in published sources.
Pseudocorticus blairi
Pseudocorticus blairi is a species of cylindrical bark beetle in the family Zopheridae, subfamily Colydiinae. Described by Hinton in 1935, this species belongs to a genus of small, elongate beetles associated with dead wood habitats. The genus Pseudocorticus occurs in Middle America, with this species recorded from the region. As with many colydiine beetles, detailed biological information remains limited.
Pseudodibolia opima
Pseudodibolia opima is a species of leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1878. It belongs to a genus of small chrysomelid beetles native to North America. Very little specific information has been published regarding its biology, habitat preferences, or ecological role. The species is known from only a handful of documented observations, reflecting either genuine rarity or undercollection due to its small size and inconspicuous habits.
Pseudohadrotoma graeseri
Pseudohadrotoma graeseri is a flea beetle species in the tribe Alticini, characterized by enlarged hind femora adapted for jumping. The genus Pseudohadrotoma contains few described species and is poorly documented in scientific literature. This species appears to be rarely collected and has limited published records.
Pseudoleria parvitarsus
Pseudoleria parvitarsus is a species of fly in the family Heleomyzidae, described by Garrett in 1925. It belongs to a small genus of flies whose biology remains poorly documented. The species name "parvitarsus" refers to reduced or small tarsal structures. Very few records of this species exist in public databases.
Pseudoplatylabus
Pseudoplatylabus is a genus of ichneumon wasps in the family Ichneumonidae, established by Smits van Burgst in 1920. The genus is poorly documented in scientific literature, with minimal published information on its constituent species, biology, or ecology. It belongs to the diverse parasitoid wasp family Ichneumonidae, one of the largest families of insects. The genus has been recorded from northern Europe (Norway, Sweden) based on limited occurrence data.
Pseudorhyssa nigricornis
Pseudorhyssa nigricornis is a species of ichneumon wasp in the family Ichneumonidae. It was first described by Ratzeburg in 1852. The species is known from Europe, with confirmed records from Belgium, Denmark, and Sweden. As a member of the Ichneumonidae, it is presumed to be a parasitoid wasp, though specific host associations remain undocumented in the available literature.
Pseudothenicus rubropunctatus
Pseudothenicus rubropunctatus is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, subfamily Mirinae. The genus Pseudothenicus is small and poorly documented, with limited published information on its biology and ecology. The species name 'rubropunctatus' refers to red spotting, suggesting distinctive coloration. It has been recorded from a small number of observations on iNaturalist, indicating it may be uncommon, undercollected, or restricted in range.
Psila dimidiata
Psila dimidiata is a species of rust fly in the family Psilidae, order Diptera. The species was described by Loew in 1869. As a member of the Psilidae family, it belongs to a group of true flies commonly known as rust flies or carrot flies, many of which are associated with umbelliferous plants. The genus Psila contains multiple species, some of which are agricultural pests.
Pterocheilus pedicellatus
Pterocheilus pedicellatus is a species of solitary mason wasp in the subfamily Eumeninae, described by Bohart in 1940. Like other members of the genus Pterocheilus, this species is fossorial, excavating burrows in soil rather than constructing above-ground mud nests or using pre-existing cavities. The genus is most diverse in the southwestern United States, with approximately forty North American species. Most Pterocheilus species are poorly known biologically, though related species provision their burrows with paralyzed caterpillars as food for their larvae.
Ptinus falli
spider beetle
Ptinus falli is a species of spider beetle in the family Ptinidae, a group of small beetles known for their rounded, compact bodies and long, slender legs that give them a spider-like appearance. The species was described by Pic in 1904. Very little specific biological information is documented for this species beyond its taxonomic placement and geographic range.
Ptycerata busckella
Ptycerata busckella is a small moth and the sole member of the monotypic genus Ptycerata in the family Gelechiidae. It is endemic to eastern North America with records limited to six states in the northeastern and midwestern United States. The species was described by Charles Russell Ely in 1910 and remains poorly known, with only 12 observations documented on iNaturalist.
Quedius limbifer
Quedius limbifer is a rove beetle (Staphylinidae) described by Horn in 1878. The species is currently accepted as valid, though it has been treated as a synonym in some historical taxonomic works. It belongs to the subgenus Microsaurus within the large genus Quedius. Records indicate it is a western North American species with limited observational data available.
Rastrogenius ambrosiaphilus
Rastrogenius ambrosiaphilus is a species of ant-like flower beetle in the family Anthicidae. The species epithet "ambrosiaphilus" suggests an association with ambrosia beetles (Scolytinae) or their fungal symbionts, though specific ecological relationships remain undocumented. It is known from a single iNaturalist observation, indicating it is rarely encountered or poorly sampled. As a member of Anthicidae, it belongs to a family of small, elongate beetles often found in association with decaying plant material and other insects.
Relictiphthiria
Relictiphthiria is a genus of bee flies (family Bombyliidae) established by Evenhuis in 1986. It belongs to the subfamily Phthiriinae and tribe Poecilognathini. The genus is known from a small number of observations (21 records on iNaturalist as of source date), suggesting it is either rare, poorly sampled, or restricted in distribution. As with other bee flies, adults likely feed on nectar and pollen, though specific biological details remain poorly documented.
Remartinia secreta
Secretive Darner
Remartinia secreta is a species of darner dragonfly in the family Aeshnidae, commonly known as the Secretive Darner. The species was described by Philip Powell Calvert in 1952. It belongs to a small genus of Neotropical darners with limited documentation in scientific literature. Records indicate presence in South America, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Retinia houseri
Minute Pitch-blister Moth
Retinia houseri is a small tortricid moth described from eastern North America. The common name 'Minute Pitch-blister Moth' suggests an association with pine pitch blisters, a trait shared with congeners in this genus. Most Retinia species are specialized on conifers, particularly pines (Pinus), where larvae feed within resinous pitch masses. The species remains poorly documented in scientific literature.
Retinia pallipennis
Retinia pallipennis is a species of tortricid moth described by James Halliday McDunnough in 1938. It belongs to the genus Retinia, a group commonly known as pine resin moths or pitch moths, many of which are associated with coniferous hosts. The species was originally described as Petrova pallipennis before being transferred to Retinia. Like other members of its genus, it is likely associated with pine hosts, though specific biological details remain poorly documented.
Rhadalus testaceus
Rhadalus testaceus is a species of beetle in the family Rhadalidae. The species is documented from extremely limited observation records, with only two observations recorded in iNaturalist. As a member of Coleoptera, it possesses hardened forewings (elytra) characteristic of beetles. The specific epithet "testaceus" refers to a brick-red or brownish-orange coloration. Beyond basic taxonomic placement, little detailed biological information has been published for this species.
Rhadinoceraea nubilipennis
Rhadinoceraea nubilipennis is a species of sawfly in the family Tenthredinidae. The species is known from limited observations, with 11 records documented on iNaturalist. It belongs to a genus of sawflies whose larvae are typically associated with aquatic or semi-aquatic plants.
Rhyacionia blanchardi
Rhyacionia blanchardi is a species of tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae, described by Miller in 1978. It belongs to the genus Rhyacionia, a group commonly known as pine tip moths. The species is part of the subfamily Olethreutinae and tribe Eucosmini. Published records for this species are limited, with no documented observations in major biodiversity databases as of the latest data compilation.
Rhysophora robusta
Rhysophora robusta is a species of shore flies in the family Ephydridae, described by Cresson in 1924. The genus Rhysophora belongs to the diverse family of brine flies and shore flies, which are typically associated with aquatic or semi-aquatic habitats. Very little specific biological information has been published for this particular species. The single iNaturalist observation suggests it remains rarely encountered or underreported.
Ripiphorus sexdens
Ripiphorus sexdens is a species of wedge-shaped beetle in the family Ripiphoridae. It is found in North America. Members of the genus Ripiphorus are known for their distinctive body shape and unusual life history strategies, though species-specific details for R. sexdens remain limited in published literature.
Ripiphorus vierecki
Ripiphorus vierecki is a species of wedge-shaped beetle in the family Ripiphoridae. It was described by Fall in 1907. The species is known to occur in North America. Like other members of the genus Ripiphorus, it likely exhibits the family's characteristic unusual life history involving hypermetamorphosis and parasitoid associations with bees, though specific details for this species remain poorly documented.
Roburocoris
Roburocoris is a genus of plant bugs in the family Miridae, established by Weirauch in 2009. The genus belongs to the diverse and economically significant family of true bugs, though specific biological details remain poorly documented. The limited number of observations (17 records on iNaturalist) suggests it is either rare, cryptic, or restricted to specific habitats. As a recently described genus, its species composition and ecological relationships require further study.
Rubicundiella perturbatrix
Rubicundiella perturbatrix is a species of ichneumon wasp described by Heinrich in 1962. The genus Rubicundiella belongs to the family Ichneumonidae, one of the largest families of parasitoid wasps. Records indicate presence in Canada (Altona, Manitoba) and Hawaii, United States. The species is known from only two iNaturalist observations, suggesting it is rarely encountered or understudied.
Salbia melanobathrum
Salbia melanobathrum is a small crambid moth described by Harrison Gray Dyar Jr. in 1914. The species is known from a single iNaturalist observation and limited historical records from Panama. Adults are characterized by their small size and uniform pale coloration.
Salebriaria grandidentalis
Salebriaria grandidentalis is a species of moth in the family Pyralidae. The genus Salebriaria is a small group of snout moths primarily distributed in North America. Very few observations of this species exist in public databases, indicating it is either genuinely rare or underreported. The specific epithet 'grandidentalis' refers to large teeth, likely describing a diagnostic feature of the male genitalia or wing markings.
Salebriaria squamopalpiella
White-patched Salebriaria Moth
Salebriaria squamopalpiella is a small moth in the family Pyralidae, commonly known as the White-patched Salebriaria Moth. The species is documented primarily through citizen science observations on iNaturalist, with limited formal taxonomic study. It belongs to a genus of snout moths characterized by scaled labial palps. Available information on its biology and ecology remains sparse.
Salimuzzamania
Salimuzzamania is a genus of beetles in the family Anthicidae, established by Abdullah in 1968. The genus is currently marked as doubtful in taxonomic databases, indicating uncertainty regarding its validity or circumscription. It belongs to the order Coleoptera, which contains the largest number of described species among all orders of organisms. Very little information is available about this genus, with only a single observation recorded on iNaturalist.
Salmoperla sylvanica
Salmoperla sylvanica is a species of stonefly in the family Perlodidae, described in 1987 from California. It belongs to the tribe Arcynopterygini within the subfamily Perlodinae. Like other perlodid stoneflies, it is associated with freshwater habitats. The species is known from very few records, with only two observations documented on iNaturalist.
Scaphomorphus erysimi
Scaphomorphus erysimi is a species of weevil in the family Curculionidae, subfamily Lixinae. The species was originally described by Fall in 1901 under the genus Cleonus and later transferred to Scaphomorphus. It is currently recognized as a synonym of Cleonus erysimi in some taxonomic databases, though iNaturalist maintains it under Scaphomorphus. Very little is known about this species' biology or distribution beyond basic taxonomic records.
Scaphomorphus longinasus
Scaphomorphus longinasus is a species of weevil in the family Curculionidae, subfamily Lixinae, originally described by Anderson in 1987 under the genus Cleonidius. It is a North American species with limited available information on its biology and ecology. The genus Scaphomorphus contains species associated with various host plants, though specific details for S. longinasus remain sparse. Based on GBIF records, the species has been documented as present in North America.
Scaphomorphus texanus
Scaphomorphus texanus is a weevil species in the family Curculionidae. The genus Scaphomorphus is endemic to North America. No specific ecological or behavioral information has been documented for this particular species in available sources.
Schinia varix
Schinia varix is a small noctuid moth described in 2003, notable for its striking sexual dimorphism in forewing coloration. Males display bright yellow forewings with dark purple bands, while females have darker forewings with similar patterning. The species is restricted to a narrow range in the south-central United States. Despite being collected as early as 1944, its formal description was delayed for nearly six decades.
Schizax
Schizax is a genus of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) established by LeConte in 1873. It is monotypic, containing only the single species Schizax senex. The genus is placed in the subfamily Cerambycinae and tribe Trachyderini.
Schwarzella
Schwarzella is a genus of chalcid wasps in the family Chalcididae, described by Ashmead in 1904. The genus belongs to the tribe Hybothoracini within the subfamily Haltichellinae. Chalcidid wasps in this group are generally small parasitoids, though specific biological details for Schwarzella remain poorly documented. The genus is rarely encountered in field observations, with limited published natural history information.
Sciota carneella
Willow Gall Inquiline Moth
Sciota carneella is a small moth in the family Pyralidae, commonly known as the Willow Gall Inquiline Moth. The species has been documented in Manitoba, Canada, with 44 observations recorded on iNaturalist. As an inquiline, it is associated with willow galls, though specific details of this relationship remain poorly documented. The genus Sciota includes several species associated with leaf-rolling caterpillars.
Sciota delassalis
Sciota delassalis is a species of snout moth in the family Pyralidae, subfamily Phycitinae. The genus Sciota includes several species of leafroller moths whose larvae feed on various tree species. S. delassalis is a poorly documented species with minimal published information available beyond taxonomic records. It belongs to a group of moths that are ecologically significant as prey for parasitoid wasps, including mason wasps such as Monobia quadridens.
Scotochroa basalis
Basal False Darkling Beetle
Scotochroa basalis is a species of false darkling beetle in the family Melandryidae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1874. It is known from western and central Canada, with confirmed records in Alberta, British Columbia, and Newfoundland. The species is rarely encountered, with only five observations documented on iNaturalist as of the available data. Like other members of Melandryidae, it likely inhabits forested environments where it develops in decaying wood.
Scotogramma harnardi
Harnard's cutworm, Harnard's dart moth
Scotogramma harnardi is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described in 1924 by William Barnes and Foster Hendrickson Benjamin. It belongs to a genus of medium-sized noctuid moths commonly known as cutworms due to the feeding behavior of their larvae. The species is known from North America, though specific details about its biology remain poorly documented.
Scrobipalpula lycii
Scrobipalpula lycii is a species of gelechiid moth described in 2001. It is known only from California, where it appears to be associated with Lycium californicum. The species is poorly documented, with no confirmed observations in citizen science databases.
Semanotus conformis
Semanotus conformis is a species of longhorned beetle (family Cerambycidae) in the tribe Callidiini, described by Casey in 1924. It belongs to a genus of wood-boring beetles that infest conifers, particularly junipers and related Cupressaceae. The species is poorly documented in the available literature, with minimal published information on its biology, distribution, and host associations. Available records suggest it occurs in the western United States.
Sericomyia carolinensis
Two-spotted Pond Fly
Sericomyia carolinensis is a rare hoverfly (Syrphidae) endemic to the southeastern United States. Adults are distinguished by an all-yellow face, paired narrow yellow spots on the abdomen, and a yellow pilose scutellum. The species has been observed feeding on pear blossoms. Though the larval stage remains undocumented, it likely possesses the 'rat-tailed' morphology characteristic of the genus, inhabiting nutrient-rich aquatic environments such as bog mat pools.
Sicya olivata
Sicya olivata is a North American moth species in the family Geometridae, described by Barnes and McDunnough in 1916. It belongs to the subfamily Ennominae, a diverse group of geometer moths. The species epithet "olivata" suggests an olive-colored appearance. Like other members of the genus Sicya, it is likely a small to medium-sized moth with cryptic coloration. Available records indicate it is present in North America, though detailed biological information remains limited.
Sicya pergilvaria
Sicya pergilvaria is a species of geometrid moth described by Barnes and McDunnough in 1917. It belongs to the subfamily Ennominae within the family Geometridae. The species has been documented in North America with limited observation records. As a member of the genus Sicya, it is part of a small group of moths whose biology remains poorly documented in scientific literature.
Simanthedon
Simanthedon is a monotypic genus of bees in the family Apidae, described by Zavortink in 1975. It contains a single described species, Simanthedon linsleyi. The genus belongs to the tribe Eucerini, commonly known as long-horned bees. Very little is known about its biology or ecology.
Smicronyx commixtus
Smicronyx commixtus is a species of true weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae, first described by Dietz in 1894. It is native to North America, with records from the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. The genus Smicronyx includes several seed weevil species associated with sunflowers, though specific ecological details for S. commixtus remain poorly documented. Most information about Smicronyx ecology derives from studies of the economically significant species S. fulvus and S. sordidus.
Smicronyx halophilus
Smicronyx halophilus is a species of true weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae. It was described by Blatchley in 1920. The species is found in North America. Beyond these basic taxonomic and distributional facts, little specific information has been documented about its biology or ecology.
Smicronyx triangularis
Smicronyx triangularis is a species of true weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae. It was described by Anderson in 1962. The species is recorded from North America. Very little specific information about its biology, host associations, or ecology has been documented in available sources.
Smicroplectrus walleyi
Smicroplectrus walleyi is a species of ichneumonid wasp described by Mason in 1956. It belongs to the genus Smicroplectrus within the large family Ichneumonidae, one of the most diverse families of parasitoid wasps. The species is rarely encountered, with only two observations recorded on iNaturalist as of the available data. Like other members of its family, it is presumed to be a parasitoid of other insects, though specific host associations remain undocumented.
Solenopsis tonsa
Thompson's Thief Ant
Solenopsis tonsa is a species of thief ant described by Thompson in 1989. It belongs to the genus Solenopsis, which includes the well-known red imported fire ant (Solenopsis invicta). The species is commonly referred to as Thompson's Thief Ant. Very few observations of this species have been recorded, with only four documented observations on iNaturalist as of the knowledge cutoff. As a member of the Solenopsis genus, it shares the general morphological characteristics of small myrmicine ants, though specific distinguishing features from congeners are not well documented in available sources.
Sosipatra knudsoni
Sosipatra knudsoni is a species of snout moth in the family Pyralidae, described by Neunzig in 1990. It belongs to the subfamily Phycitinae, a diverse group of small moths often associated with dried plant material. The species is known from a limited number of observations, suggesting restricted distribution or cryptic habits. Like other members of its genus, it is likely nocturnal and associated with terrestrial habitats.
Spelobia typhlops
Spelobia typhlops is a species of lesser dung fly described by Richards in 1965. It belongs to the family Sphaeroceridae, a group of small flies commonly associated with decaying organic matter. The species epithet "typhlops" (Greek for "blind") may allude to reduced eyes or subterranean habits, though this has not been confirmed in published sources. Like other members of Spelobia, it likely inhabits moist, decomposing substrates. Published biological data for this species remains limited.
Sphaeropsocus bicolor
Sphaeropsocus bicolor is a species of booklouse in the family Sphaeropsocidae, described by Mockford in 2013. It belongs to the order Psocodea, a group of small, soft-bodied insects commonly known as barklice and booklice. The genus Sphaeropsocus is part of a family characterized by distinctive morphological features, though specific ecological details for this species remain limited. Only a single observation has been recorded in public databases.
Sphenometopa nebulosa
Sphenometopa nebulosa is a species of flesh fly in the family Sarcophagidae, subfamily Miltogramminae. Originally described as Araba nebulosa by Coquillett in 1902, this species was later transferred to the genus Sphenometopa. The genus Sphenometopa is part of the kleptoparasitic miltogrammine flesh flies, which are known for their association with solitary bees and wasps. The species is rarely encountered, with only two observations recorded in iNaturalist.
Spissistilus femoratus
Spissistilus femoratus is a treehopper species in the family Membracidae, first described by Fairmaire in 1846. The genus Spissistilus contains several species, with S. festinus (the three-cornered alfalfa hopper) being the most economically significant and well-studied member. Information specific to S. femoratus is extremely limited in available sources, which focus primarily on its congener S. festinus as an agricultural pest.
Steatoda palomara
Steatoda palomara is a species of cobweb spider in the family Theridiidae. It is known only from the United States, with records from North America. The species was described by Chamberlin & Ivie in 1935. Like other members of the genus Steatoda, it is presumed to construct irregular tangled webs typical of theridiid spiders.
Stegea sola
Stegea sola is a species of moth in the family Crambidae, described by Munroe in 1972. It belongs to the subfamily Glaphyriinae. The species has been recorded from southern Texas, though knowledge of its biology and distribution remains limited.
Steneretma
Steneretma is a genus of picture-winged flies in the family Ulidiidae, established by Loew in 1873. The genus contains at least one described species, S. laticauda. Like other ulidiids, members of this genus are characterized by patterned or marked wings. The genus is poorly known, with limited observational records and minimal published biological information.
Stenocolus scutellaris
Stenocolus scutellaris is a beetle species in the family Eulichadidae, described by LeConte in 1853. The species is known from North America. As a member of Eulichadidae, it belongs to a small family of beetles with specialized ecological associations. Published reviews of this species address its distribution, morphology, and life history, though detailed biological information remains limited in accessible sources.
Stenomorpha cressoni
Stenomorpha cressoni is a species of darkling beetle in the family Tenebrionidae, described by Blaisdell in 1933. It belongs to a genus of elongate beetles found in arid and semi-arid regions of western North America. The species is known from very few observations, with limited published information on its biology. It is one of approximately 30 species currently recognized in the genus Stenomorpha.
Stenomorpha obovata
Stenomorpha obovata is a species of darkling beetle in the family Tenebrionidae, first described by LeConte in 1851. The genus Stenomorpha comprises small to medium-sized beetles primarily distributed in arid and semi-arid regions of North America. This species is poorly documented in scientific literature, with minimal observational records available.
Stenopaschia trichopteris
Stenopaschia trichopteris is a species of pyralid moth described by Harrison G. Dyar in 1914. It belongs to the subfamily Epipaschiinae, a group of snout moths primarily found in tropical and subtropical regions. The genus Stenopaschia contains relatively few described species, and S. trichopteris remains poorly documented in scientific literature.
Sternechus paludatus
Bean Stalk Weevil
Sternechus paludatus, commonly known as the bean stalk weevil, is a species of true weevil in the family Curculionidae. It is found in North America. The species is provisionally accepted in taxonomic databases. Very little detailed biological information is available for this species in the provided sources.
Stethophyma celata
Stethophyma celata is a grasshopper species described by Otte in 1979. It is listed as a probable species for Wyoming, specifically anticipated to occur in the Black Hills region, though it was not documented in the 1988-2019 Wyoming grasshopper survey. The species is currently treated as a synonym of Stethophyma celatum in some taxonomic databases. Its biology and ecology remain poorly documented due to its absence from systematic survey collections.
Stictocephala stimulea
Stictocephala stimulea is a treehopper species in the family Membracidae, first described by Van Duzee in 1914. Treehoppers in this genus are characterized by their enlarged, often ornate pronotum that extends over the body like a helmet or thorn. The specific epithet 'stimulea' suggests possible resemblance to or association with stinging organisms, though this refers to appearance rather than actual sting. Like other membracids, this species likely feeds on plant phloem sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts.
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minutus
Stictolobus minutus is a species of treehopper in the family Membracidae, described by Funkhouser in 1915. It belongs to the subfamily Smiliinae and tribe Ceresini. The genus Stictolobus is part of the diverse treehopper fauna of the New World, though specific biological details for this species remain poorly documented in available sources.
Stictopleurus plutonius
Stictopleurus plutonius is a species of true bug in the family Rhopalidae, described by Baker in 1908. It belongs to a genus of scentless plant bugs found in temperate regions. Records indicate it occurs in western North America, specifically in British Columbia. Very few observations exist, with only two records documented on iNaturalist.
Stiria brava
Stiria brava is a species of moth in the family Noctuidae, subfamily Stiriinae, described by Keegan and Wagner in 2022. It belongs to the genus Stiria, which comprises small to medium-sized noctuid moths. The species is known from very few observations (3 records on iNaturalist as of the source date), indicating it is either rare, recently described, or has a restricted range. As a newly described species, detailed biological information remains limited.
Stonemyia velutina
velvety stonian horsefly, Volutine Stoneyian Tabanid Fly
Stonemyia velutina is a rare horsefly endemic to California, first described in 1892. The species was not observed between 1942 and 2023, leading to a premature declaration of extinction in 1996. Its 2023 rediscovery confirmed continued survival, though knowledge of its biology remains limited. The species belongs to the family Tabanidae, a group of biting flies whose females typically require blood meals for egg development.
Strangalia antennata
Strangalia antennata is a species of longhorned beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Schaeffer in 1908. The species belongs to the subfamily Lepturinae, a group commonly known as flower longhorns for their frequent association with flowers. Very few documented observations exist for this species, with no records in major biodiversity databases such as iNaturalist and minimal information available in scientific literature.
Stygoporus
Stygoporus is a monotypic genus of diving beetles (family Dytiscidae) containing the single species Stygoporus oregonensis. The genus was described in 1994 based on specimens collected from an Oregon bathroom in 1984. No additional specimens were reported until 2014–2016, making this one of the most poorly known beetle genera in North America.
Sylvanelater furtivus
Sylvanelater furtivus is a click beetle species in the family Elateridae, described by LeConte in 1853. The species is known from a limited number of observations, with records primarily from British Columbia, Canada. As a member of the genus Sylvanelater, it belongs to a group of elaterid beetles associated with forested habitats.
Sympistis homogena
Sympistis homogena is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Grote in 1877. It belongs to the genus Sympistis, a diverse group of moths commonly known as 'flower moths' or 'sympistis moths.' The species is recorded from North America, though specific details about its biology remain poorly documented.
Sympistis intruda
Sympistis intruda is a moth species in the family Noctuidae, first described by Smith in 1910. It belongs to a large genus of noctuid moths distributed primarily in North America. The species is poorly documented in public databases, with limited observational records available.
Sympistis jocelynae
Sympistis jocelynae is a noctuid moth described in 2008 from a single county in Utah. It is known from only two observations and remains poorly documented. The species is characterized by its moderate wingspan and late-season adult activity.
Sympistis min
Sympistis min is a noctuid moth species described by James T. Troubridge in 2008. It is currently known only from the US state of Colorado. The wingspan measures approximately 26 mm. As a recently described species with limited published records, detailed biological information remains sparse.
Sympistis mut
Sympistis mut is a moth species in the family Noctuidae, first described by James T. Troubridge in 2008. It is endemic to California. The species has a wingspan of 36–39 mm. Little is known about its biology beyond basic taxonomic description.
Sympistis sagittata
Sympistis sagittata is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Barnes and McDunnough in 1916. It belongs to the genus Sympistis, a diverse group of noctuid moths primarily distributed across North America. The species is currently accepted as valid in major taxonomic databases including GBIF and Catalogue of Life. Very little specific biological information has been published for this particular species.
Synchita adventive-or-new
Synchita adventive-or-new is a species of cylindrical bark beetle in the family Colydiidae. The specific epithet "adventive-or-new" suggests this taxon may represent either a recently introduced (adventive) population or a previously undescribed species. Members of the genus Synchita are generally associated with dead or decaying wood. Information regarding this particular species is extremely limited in published literature.
Synecdoche autumnalis
Synecdoche autumnalis is a species of planthopper in the family Achilidae, described by O'Brien in 1971. It belongs to the tribe Plectoderini within the subfamily Myconinae. The species epithet "autumnalis" suggests seasonal activity in autumn. Like other achilid planthoppers, it is a member of the infraorder Fulgoromorpha, a group known for diverse and often elaborate head structures, though specific morphological features of this species remain poorly documented in accessible literature.
Synnoma lynosyrana
rabbitbrush webbing moth
Synnoma lynosyrana, the rabbitbrush webbing moth, is the sole species in the monotypic genus Synnoma. It belongs to the subfamily Tortricinae of the family Tortricidae. The species is found in western North America, with records from Arizona. Its common name suggests an association with rabbitbrush (Ericameria/Chrysothamnus species).
Tabanus cymatophorus
Tabanus cymatophorus is a species of horse fly in the family Tabanidae, first described by Osten Sacken in 1876. The species is recognized as valid by major taxonomic databases including GBIF and NCBI, though it was historically listed as a synonym in some sources. As a member of the genus Tabanus, it shares the characteristic large size and biting mouthparts typical of horse flies. Very few observations of this species have been recorded, with only four documented observations on iNaturalist, suggesting it may be rare, geographically restricted, or underreported.
Tabanus eadsi
Tabanus eadsi is a species of horse fly in the family Tabanidae, described by Philip in 1962. Like other members of the genus Tabanus, it belongs to a group of large, robust flies known for their biting females and strong flight capabilities. The species is currently recognized as valid by GBIF, though Catalogue of Life lists it as a synonym. No iNaturalist observations have been recorded for this species, and published biological information appears to be minimal.
Tabanus sublongus
Tabanus sublongus is a species of horse fly in the family Tabanidae, described by Stone in 1938. The species is currently accepted in GBIF and NCBI taxonomies, though Catalogue of Life lists it as a synonym. No iNaturalist observations exist for this taxon. As a member of the genus Tabanus, it belongs to a group of large, blood-feeding flies whose females require blood meals for egg development, though species-specific biological details for T. sublongus remain undocumented in available sources.
Tallula baboquivarialis
Tallula baboquivarialis is a species of snout moth in the family Pyralidae, subfamily Epipaschiinae. Described by Barnes and Benjamin in 1926, this species is known from extremely limited records. Only one observation has been documented on iNaturalist, indicating it is rarely encountered or potentially underreported. The specific epithet references the Baboquivari Mountains in Arizona, suggesting a southwestern North American distribution.
Tanaops coelestinus
Tanaops coelestinus is a species of soft-bodied plant beetle in the family Melyridae. The genus Tanaops belongs to the subfamily Malachiinae, commonly known as malachiid beetles or soft-winged flower beetles. Very few observations of this species exist in public databases, indicating it is either rare, poorly surveyed, or restricted in distribution. Members of this genus are generally associated with flowers and vegetation where they prey on small arthropods.
Tanypeza picticornis
Tanypeza picticornis is a species of true fly in the family Tanypezidae, described by Knab and Shannon in 1916. The family Tanypezidae is a small group of acalyptrate flies within the order Diptera. Very little is known about the biology or ecology of this species. It is known from a limited number of observations and specimens.
Tanysphyrus ater
Tanysphyrus ater is a small weevil species described by Blatchley in 1928. It belongs to the family Erirhinidae (sometimes placed in Brachyceridae or Curculionidae in different classifications), a group of primitive weevils. The species epithet 'ater' refers to its black coloration. Very little published information exists on its biology or ecology, with only scattered collection records from North America.
Taracticus paulus
Taracticus paulus is a species of robber fly (family Asilidae) described by Pritchard in 1938. The genus Taracticus comprises small, slender robber flies with distinctive wing venation and reduced mystax. As with other Asilidae, adults are predatory. The species is rarely documented, with only three observations recorded on iNaturalist, indicating either genuine rarity or limited survey effort in its range.
Taracticus ruficaudus
Taracticus ruficaudus is a species of robber fly described by Charles Howard Curran in 1930. As a member of the family Asilidae, it is a predatory fly that hunts other insects in flight. The specific epithet ruficaudus refers to its reddish tail. The genus Taracticus comprises small to medium-sized robber flies found primarily in the Americas.
Tecticipitidae
Hidehorns
Tecticipitidae is a family of marine isopod crustaceans established by Iverson in 1982. The family belongs to the suborder Sphaeromatidea and is commonly referred to as "Hidehorns." As a sphaeromatid family, its members are likely characterized by body forms adapted to living in interstitial spaces or under hard substrates in marine environments. The family is poorly represented in public biodiversity databases, with only nine observations recorded on iNaturalist and no distribution records available through GBIF.
Telegeusidae
Long-lipped Beetles
Telegeusidae is a small family of beetles commonly known as Long-lipped Beetles. The family contains a limited number of described species, with Telegeusis texensis being among the better-studied members. These beetles are characterized by distinctive elongated mouthpart structures. Information on their biology remains sparse, with most knowledge derived from limited observational studies of adult males.
Tenebroides marginatus
Tenebroides marginatus is a species of beetle in the family Trogossitidae, commonly known as bark-gnawing beetles. The genus Tenebroides includes species associated with dead or decaying wood and bark habitats. Very limited information is available for this particular species.
Tesolasomus lanei
Tesolasomus lanei is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae. The genus Tesolasomus is a small group within the click beetles, characterized by specific morphological features that distinguish it from related genera. This species is known from extremely limited records, with only a single observation documented on iNaturalist. The scarcity of data reflects either genuine rarity, restricted distribution, or insufficient survey effort rather than absence from suitable habitats.
Texaponium triplehorni
Texaponium triplehorni is a species of darkling beetle (family Tenebrionidae) described by Berry in 1974. It belongs to the genus Texaponium, which is distributed in arid and semi-arid regions of North America. Very little published information exists on this species; it is known from few specimens and has been rarely observed in the field. The species epithet honors Norman Triplehorn, a prominent American coleopterist.
Thrinax albidopicta
Thrinax albidopicta is a species of sawfly in the family Tenthredinidae, first described by Norton in 1868. It is a rarely encountered species with limited observational records, known primarily from eastern Canada. As with other members of its family, it is likely herbivorous in the larval stage, though specific host plant associations remain undocumented. Adults are presumably active during the warmer months, but detailed life history information is sparse.
Tinea mandarinella
Mandarin Tinea Moth
Tinea mandarinella is a species of fungus moth in the family Tineidae, described by Dietz in 1905. Like other members of the genus Tinea, it belongs to an ancient lineage of moths adapted to specialized feeding habits. The species has been documented in Ohio, USA, with limited published information on its biology compared to better-known relatives such as the casemaking clothes moth (Tinea pellionella).
Tortistilus pacificus
Tortistilus pacificus is a species of treehopper (family Membracidae) first described by Van Duzee in 1908. The species belongs to the tribe Ceresini within the subfamily Smiliinae. As a member of the Hemiptera, it possesses piercing-sucking mouthparts typical of true bugs. Very little specific ecological or behavioral information has been published for this particular species.
Tortopus
Tortopus is a genus of burrowing mayflies in the family Polymitarcyidae, restricted to six species based on cladistic revision: T. igaranus, T. circumfluus, T. harrisi, T. zottai, T. bellus, and T. arenales. The genus is characterized by distinctive morphological synapomorphies including female parastyli receptors with long anterior furrows, entirely flattened penes, and nymphs bearing two subapical tubercles on mandibular tusks. Nymphs construct U-shaped tunnels in clay banks, a behavior that renders them difficult to sample with standard aquatic survey methods.
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trivittatus
Skeletonizing Leaf Beetle
Triarius trivittatus is a species of skeletonizing leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. It is native to North America. The species is characterized by its feeding behavior that produces skeletonized damage on host plant leaves. Very little detailed ecological or behavioral information has been published for this specific species.
Tribolium setosum
Tribolium setosum is a species of darkling beetle in the family Tenebrionidae, described by Triplehorn in 1978. It belongs to the genus Tribolium, which includes several economically important stored product pests. Unlike the well-studied red flour beetle (T. castaneum) and confused flour beetle (T. confusum), T. setosum has received minimal scientific attention and no observations are recorded in major biodiversity databases.
Trichapion proclive
Trichapion proclive is a species of straight-snouted weevil in the family Brentidae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1857. It belongs to a genus characterized by elongated rostra and association with leguminous host plants. Records indicate presence in British Columbia, Canada, though observations remain sparse with limited documented occurrence data.
Trichochrous egenus
Trichochrous egenus is a species of soft-bodied plant beetle in the family Melyridae. The genus Trichochrous belongs to the subfamily Malachiinae, a group commonly known as soft-winged flower beetles or melyrids. Members of this genus are typically small, elongate beetles found in association with flowers and vegetation. The specific epithet 'egenus' suggests a Latin derivation possibly meaning 'needy' or 'destitute,' though the etymological intent remains undocumented. The species is represented by extremely limited observational data.
Trichochrous fulvovestitus
Trichochrous fulvovestitus is a species of soft-bodied plant beetle in the family Melyridae. Members of this genus are characterized by their pubescent bodies and relatively small size. The species epithet "fulvovestitus" suggests yellowish-brown coloration. Very few observations of this species exist in public databases, indicating it may be rarely encountered or understudied.
Tricholathys monterea
Tricholathys monterea is a small spider in the family Dictynidae, first described from specimens collected in California in 1958. The genus Tricholathys comprises North American cribellate spiders that construct irregular, tangled webs. This species is poorly documented in scientific literature, with minimal published information on its biology or ecology.
Trichomma maceratum
Trichomma maceratum is a species of parasitoid wasp in the family Ichneumonidae, first described by Cresson in 1879. The genus Trichomma belongs to the ichneumonid subfamily Pimplinae, a group characterized by ectoparasitic larvae that develop on hosts concealed in plant material or soil. This species has been recorded in western and central Canada, with observations spanning prairie and agricultural habitats. Very little is known about its biology, host associations, or ecological role.
Trichopseniini
Trichopseniini is a tribe of rove beetles (Staphylinidae, Aleocharinae) established in 1883. Members of this tribe are small, typically myrmecophilous beetles associated with ant colonies. The tribe is poorly known, with few observations and limited published biological information. Most documented species occur in the Neotropical region.
Tricyphona auripennis
Tricyphona auripennis is a species of crane fly in the family Pediciidae, first described by Osten Sacken in 1860. It is a Nearctic species with documented records from eastern Canada and the northeastern United States. The species belongs to a genus of small to medium-sized crane flies characterized by distinctive wing venation patterns. Very few observations of this species have been recorded, with only two observations documented on iNaturalist as of the knowledge cutoff.
Trigonogya reticulaticollis
Trigonogya reticulaticollis is a species of metallic wood-boring beetle in the family Buprestidae. It was described by Schaeffer in 1904 and is known from the Nearctic region. The species belongs to a small genus of buprestid beetles characterized by triangular body shapes. Available records for this species are extremely limited, with only one documented observation in iNaturalist.
Trimerotropis modesta
Modest Grasshopper
Trimerotropis modesta is a band-winged grasshopper in the family Acrididae, described by Bruner in 1889. It belongs to the subfamily Oedipodinae, a group characterized by enlarged hind wings used in display and flight. The species occurs in arid and semi-arid regions of southwestern North America and Mexico. Available records indicate it is among the less frequently documented Trimerotropis species, with limited published biological information.
Triorophus laevis
Triorophus laevis is a species of darkling beetle in the family Tenebrionidae. The genus Triorophus belongs to this large family of beetles, which are characterized by hardened forewings and typically inhabit arid or semi-arid environments. Available information on this species is extremely limited, with only three observation records documented on iNaturalist and distribution records limited to Mexico.
Triozosneura dorsonotata
Triozosneura dorsonotata is a species of snout moth in the family Pyralidae, subfamily Phycitinae. It was described by Blanchard in 1973. The genus Triozosneura contains few described species, and this taxon remains poorly known. Records indicate extremely limited observation data, with only two documented occurrences in iNaturalist.
Triphalopsis
Triphalopsis is a genus of darkling beetles in the family Tenebrionidae, established by Blaisdell in 1923. It is native to the Nearctic region and contains species adapted to arid and semi-arid environments typical of many tenebrionid beetles. The genus is poorly documented in scientific literature, with minimal published information on its biology and ecology.
Triraphis harrisinae
Triraphis harrisinae is a species of parasitoid wasp in the family Braconidae, first described by Ashmead in 1889. The genus Triraphis belongs to the diverse ichneumonoid wasp superfamily, members of which are predominantly parasitoids of other insects. This species is rarely encountered in collections and field observations, with only 8 observations recorded on iNaturalist as of the data cutoff.
Trophophion tenuiceps
Trophophion tenuiceps is a species of ichneumon wasp described by Cushman in 1947. It belongs to the genus Trophophion within the family Ichneumonidae, one of the largest families of parasitoid wasps. The species is poorly documented in published literature, with no observations recorded on iNaturalist as of the available data. Like other members of Ichneumonidae, it is presumed to be a parasitoid, though specific host associations and biology remain undocumented.
Trupanea pseudovicina
Trupanea pseudovicina is a species of tephritid fruit fly described by Hering in 1942. The species is known from very few observations and limited published records. It belongs to a genus whose members are commonly associated with plants in the Asteraceae family.
Trypeta fractura
Trypeta fractura is a species of fruit fly in the family Tephritidae, first described by Coquillett in 1902. The genus Trypeta belongs to the subfamily Trypetinae, a group characterized by distinctive wing patterns used in species identification. As with other tephritid fruit flies, T. fractura likely exhibits the family's typical wing patterning, though specific details about its biology remain poorly documented in available literature.
Trypetisoma eutretoides
Trypetisoma eutretoides is a species of small fly in the family Lauxaniidae, described by Arnaud in 1968. The genus Trypetisoma is characterized by distinctive wing patterns and body markings. Records of this species are sparse, with limited observational data available.
Trypherus latipennis
Trypherus latipennis is a species of soldier beetle in the family Cantharidae, first described by Germar in 1824. It is native to North America, with confirmed records from Ontario, Canada. As a member of Cantharidae, it belongs to a family characterized by soft elytra and predatory or omnivorous feeding habits, though species-specific biology remains poorly documented.
Tsalia
Tsalia is a genus of mayflies in the family Ephemerellidae, established by Jacobus and McCafferty in 2008. The genus is poorly documented in scientific literature, with minimal published information on its species composition, biology, or ecology. As a member of Ephemerellidae, it belongs to a family commonly known as spiny-crawler mayflies, though genus-specific traits remain largely uncharacterized.
Tsinilla lineana
Tsinilla lineana is a species of tortricid moth described by Fernald in 1901. It belongs to the subfamily Olethreutinae, a group of small to medium-sized moths commonly known as tortrix moths or leafroller moths. The genus Tsinilla is a small, poorly documented group within the diverse Tortricidae family. Based on iNaturalist records, this species has been observed only a handful of times, indicating it is either genuinely rare, cryptic, or underreported.
Tyloderma capitale
hidden snout weevil
Tyloderma capitale is a species of hidden snout weevil in the family Curculionidae. It was described by Wibmer in 1981. The species is known from North America, with confirmed records from Ontario, Canada. Like other members of the genus Tyloderma, it is characterized by a concealed rostrum that gives the group its common name.
Typhlusechus chemehuevii
Typhlusechus chemehuevii is a darkling beetle (family Tenebrionidae) described in 1985 from the southwestern United States. The species epithet honors the Chemehuevi people, whose traditional territory spans parts of California, Arizona, and Nevada. As a member of the genus Typhlusechus, it belongs to a group of small, often eye-reduced beetles associated with arid environments. The species remains poorly known due to limited collection records and no documented observations in biodiversity databases such as iNaturalist.
Ursia furtiva
Ursia furtiva is a moth species in the family Notodontidae, first described by André Blanchard in 1971. It is endemic to Texas in the United States. The species is known from very few records, with only one observation documented on iNaturalist. Its larvae feed on specific Prunus species native to the region.
Vanduzea albifrons
Vanduzea albifrons is a species of treehopper described by Fowler in 1895. It belongs to the family Membracidae, a group of insects known for their highly modified pronotum that often extends into elaborate projections. The species has been documented in North and Central America, with distribution records from California, Baja California, and Bocas del Toro. Like other treehoppers, it is presumed to feed on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts, though specific host plant associations have not been documented in the available sources.
Vectura longiceps
Vectura longiceps is a species of soft-winged flower beetle in the family Melyridae. It is a poorly documented species with only six observations recorded on iNaturalist, suggesting it is either rare, cryptic, or undercollected. The genus Vectura contains species associated with vegetation in arid and semi-arid regions.
Vecturoides
Vecturoides is a genus of soft-winged flower beetles (family Melyridae) established by Fall in 1930. The genus is currently classified as doubtful in GBIF, indicating taxonomic uncertainty regarding its validity or circumscription. Very few observations exist, with only 10 records on iNaturalist. As a poorly documented genus, most aspects of its biology remain unknown.
Vecturoides pseudonycha
Vecturoides pseudonycha is a species of soft-bodied plant beetle in the family Melyridae. The genus Vecturoides is endemic to New Zealand, and this species is known from a small number of observations. Melyridae beetles are generally characterized by their soft, flexible elytra and often elongated bodies. The species has been documented through citizen science observations, but formal taxonomic description and ecological study remain limited.
Vidia
Vidia is a genus of mites in the family Winterschmidtiidae (subfamily Ensliniellinae), first described by Oudemans in 1905. These mites belong to the order Sarcoptiformes, a group that includes many astigmatid mites associated with various habitats and hosts. The genus is part of the diverse mite fauna within the Acariformes subclass. Very few observations of this genus have been recorded in biodiversity databases.
Villa nigricauda
Villa nigricauda is a species of bee fly (family Bombyliidae) first described by Loew in 1869. The genus Villa contains parasitoid flies whose larvae develop in the nests of bees and wasps. This species belongs to the subfamily Anthracinae and tribe Villini. Available information on this species is extremely limited, with only a single observation documented on iNaturalist and minimal published literature.
Wespus
Wespus is a genus of armoured harvestmen in the family Phalangodidae, established by Goodnight & Goodnight in 1942. It contains one described species, Wespus arkansasensis, known from Hot Springs, Arkansas. The genus belongs to the suborder Laniatores, a group of harvestmen characterized by robust bodies and raptorial pedipalps. Members are small, with the described species measuring approximately 2.2 mm in body length.
Xanthocomus rutilans
Xanthocomus rutilans is a species of beetle in the family Phalacridae, a group commonly known as shining flower beetles. The genus Xanthocomus is small and poorly documented in the literature. Available records from iNaturalist indicate very few observations, suggesting it is either genuinely rare, cryptic in habit, or underreported. No detailed biological studies appear to have been published on this species.
Xanthomyia platyptera
Xanthomyia platyptera is a small tephritid fruit fly described by Loew in 1873. Originally placed in the genus Trypeta, it is now classified in Xanthomyia within the tribe Eutretini. The species is known from the United States, with limited published documentation beyond taxonomic records.
Xanthonia marquai
Davis Mountains Juniper Xanthonian
Xanthonia marquai is a recently described species of leaf beetle (Chrysomelidae) endemic to the Davis Mountains in western Texas. The species was described in 2019 and is known from a single iNaturalist observation. It is associated with juniper vegetation in montane habitats.
Xerbus
Xerbus is a genus of planthoppers in the family Achilidae, described by O'Brien in 1971. It belongs to the tribe Plectoderini within the subfamily Myconinae. Members of this genus are part of the diverse Fulgoroidea superfamily, a group of sap-feeding insects. The genus is poorly known, with limited published information on its species diversity and biology.
Xestobium gaspensis
Gaspé Death-watch Beetle
Xestobium gaspensis is a small beetle species in the family Ptinidae, originally described from eastern Canada in 1975. The species is known from a limited number of records in Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Québec. It belongs to a genus commonly associated with wood-boring habits, though specific biology for this species remains poorly documented.
Xyletinus lugubris
Xyletinus lugubris is a species of beetle in the family Ptinidae (formerly Anobiidae), described by LeConte in 1878. It is known from North America with records from Alberta, Manitoba, and Ontario in Canada. The species belongs to a genus of beetles commonly associated with dead wood and wood-boring habits. Very little specific biological information has been documented for this particular species.
Xylophilus cylindriformis
Xylophilus cylindriformis is a species of false click beetle (family Eucnemidae) in the order Coleoptera. The species is known from a single observation record, indicating extreme rarity or limited detection in the field. Members of the genus Xylophilus are typically associated with dead or decaying wood, where larvae develop as saproxylic feeders. Adults are generally small to medium-sized beetles with elongated, cylindrical body forms.
Xylotrechus obliteratus
Xylotrechus obliteratus is a longhorned beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1873. It belongs to the tribe Clytini, a group of wood-boring beetles often characterized by patterned or banded elytra. The species name 'obliteratus' (meaning 'obliterated' or 'erased') likely refers to reduced or indistinct markings compared to congeners. Like other members of the genus Xylotrechus, this species is associated with woody plants, though specific host records are limited in the available literature.
Zabrops tagax
Zabrops tagax is a species of robber fly (family Asilidae) described by Samuel Wendell Williston in 1883. The genus Zabrops is a small group within the diverse Asilidae family, which comprises predatory flies known for their aerial hunting behavior. This species is known from very few records, with limited documentation of its biology and ecology. Robber flies in this genus are generally associated with arid and semi-arid regions of western North America.
Zabrotes bexarensis
Zabrotes bexarensis is a species of seed beetle in the subfamily Bruchinae, described by Kingsolver in 1990. The genus Zabrotes contains species associated with legume seeds, though specific biological details for this species remain limited. It is recorded from North America with very few documented observations.
Zamagiria laidion
Zamagiria laidion is a species of snout moth in the family Pyralidae, subfamily Phycitinae. It was described by Zeller in 1881. The species belongs to a genus of relatively obscure moths with limited documented information. Available records indicate very few observations, suggesting it is either rare, poorly surveyed, or restricted in distribution.
Zenodoxus sidalceae
Zenodoxus sidalceae is a clearwing moth in the family Sesiidae, described by Engelhardt in 1946. The species epithet 'sidalceae' suggests a likely association with plants in the genus Sidalcea (mallow family, Malvaceae), though this relationship requires confirmation. As a member of the Tinthiinae subfamily, it belongs to a group of sesiid moths often characterized by wasp-mimicking appearance and diurnal activity. The species is poorly known, with limited observational records.
Zeropamera
Zeropamera is a genus of seed bugs in the family Rhyparochromidae, established by Barber in 1948. It belongs to the tribe Myodochini within the subfamily Rhyparochrominae. The genus is poorly documented in scientific literature, with very few observations recorded. Members of this genus are true bugs (Hemiptera) characterized by their piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Zomaria andromedana
Zomaria andromedana is a species of tortricid moth in the subfamily Olethreutinae, first described by Barnes and McDunnough in 1917. It belongs to a small genus of moths whose biology remains poorly documented. The species is known from limited observations, with most records originating from North America. Like other members of Olethreutinae, it likely has concealed larval habits, though specific host associations have not been established.