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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.