Defensive-odor
Guides
Nomius
Nomius is a genus of ground beetles (Carabidae) in the tribe Psydrini, subfamily Psydrinae. The genus contains at least one well-documented species, Nomius pygmaeus, which exhibits a remarkable disjunct distribution across North America, Europe, and Asia. Members are characterized by their isolated phylogenetic position within the Harpalinae subfamily.
Polix coloradella
Skunk Moth
Polix coloradella, commonly known as the Skunk Moth, is a small moth species in the family Oecophoridae. It occurs in north-central North America, with records from the Canadian prairies and the northeastern United States. The common name likely refers to a distinctive odor produced by the adult moth. Despite the name, it is not closely related to true skunks or other mammals with defensive scent glands.