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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.