Eastern-us-endemic
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Ancylis platanana
Sycamore Leaffolder Moth
Ancylis platanana, commonly known as the Sycamore Leaffolder Moth, is a small tortricid moth native to the eastern United States. Adults have a wingspan of 11–15 mm. The species is associated with sycamore trees (Platanus), as indicated by its specific epithet and common name. First described by Clemens in 1860, it remains relatively understudied.
Carphacis dimidiatus
Carphacis dimidiatus is a species of rove beetle in the family Staphylinidae, subfamily Mycetoporinae. The species was described by Erichson in 1839 and is currently accepted as valid. It is distributed across the eastern and central United States, with records from 16 states ranging from the Mid-Atlantic to the Midwest and Southeast.
Catocala angusi
Angus' Underwing
Catocala angusi, known as Angus' Underwing, is a moth in the family Erebidae. It is distinguished by its cryptic forewings that conceal brightly patterned hindwings, a characteristic defense mechanism of underwing moths. The species occurs across the eastern and central United States, with adults active from July through October. Larval development is tied to hickory trees, specifically pecan and shagbark hickory.
Glaphyria fulminalis
Black-patched Glaphyria Moth
Glaphyria fulminalis, commonly known as the Black-patched Glaphyria Moth, is a small crambid moth described by Julius Lederer in 1863. It is native to the eastern United States, where it occurs from New England south to Florida and westward to Texas and the Midwest. Adults are active during the summer months and are characterized by their small size and distinctive wing patterning.
Neoclytus scutellaris
Split-necked Neoclytus
Neoclytus scutellaris is a longhorned beetle (family Cerambycidae) found in the eastern United States. First described by Guillaume-Antoine Olivier in 1790, this species is strongly associated with dead or dying oak trees, where larvae develop in decaying wood. Adults are attracted to fermenting baits and can be distinguished from similar species by the transverse yellow band on the pronotum. The species is sometimes confused with N. mucronatus, which occurs on hickory and hackberry rather than oak.
Tigrosa aspersa
Woodland Giant Wolf Spider
Tigrosa aspersa is a large wolf spider reaching up to 25 mm in body length, inhabiting the eastern United States. Previously classified as Hogna aspersa, it was moved to the genus Tigrosa in 2012. The species is notably larger than its close relative Tigrosa helluo.