Deciduous-woodland
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Gnorimella
maculate flower scarab
Gnorimella is a monotypic genus of scarab beetles in the family Scarabaeidae, containing the single species Gnorimella maculosa. This uncommon beetle is notable for its spotted patterning and association with deciduous woodland habitats in eastern North America. The genus was established by Casey in 1915 and remains one of the more rarely encountered cetoniine scarabs in its range.
Gnorimella maculosa
Maculated Scarab
Gnorimella maculosa is a monotypic scarab beetle and the sole representative of its genus. It is characterized by spotted elytral patterning that gives the species its name. The beetle is associated with deciduous woodland habitats in eastern North America. It is considered uncommon in collections and field observations.
Mydas clavatus
Clubbed Mydas Fly
Mydas clavatus is a large, striking mydas fly native to temperate eastern North America. Adults are notable Batesian mimics of spider wasps, displaying bold behavior enabled by their wasp-like appearance. The species is distinguished by a prominent orange to red abdominal marking and clubbed antennae—a trait shared across the genus. Adults are active in mid-summer and have been documented visiting diverse flowering plants for nectar.
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Plagodis is a genus of geometrid moths established by Jacob Hübner in 1825. The genus includes approximately 30 described species distributed across the Holarctic region, with notable diversity in both Europe and North America. Several species are recognized for their distinctive wing patterns and resting postures. The genus name derives from Greek, referring to the oblique or slanted wing posture characteristic of many species at rest.
Tigrosa georgicola
Georgia Wolf Spider
Tigrosa georgicola is a species of wolf spider in the family Lycosidae. It is endemic to the Southeastern United States, with the type specimen collected in Burke County, Georgia. It inhabits deciduous woodland forest floors.