Flower-visitor
Guides
Archytas metallicus
Archytas metallicus is a species of tachinid fly (family Tachinidae) distributed across North America. As a member of the Tachininae subfamily, it belongs to a group of parasitoid flies whose larvae develop inside other insects. The species has been documented visiting flowers of Ericameria nauseosa (rubber rabbitbrush), where it occurs alongside other pollinators and flower-visiting insects. It is one of numerous Archytas species in the Nearctic region, many of which remain poorly studied in terms of their specific host relationships and ecological details.
Bembicini
Sand Wasps
Bembicini is a large tribe of solitary wasps commonly known as sand wasps, comprising approximately 20 genera distributed across multiple subtribes. These wasps are characterized by their ground-nesting behavior in sandy substrates and their role as predators provisioning nests with paralyzed insect prey. The tribe exhibits notable diversity in prey preferences, with most genera specializing on particular insect orders—most commonly Diptera, though some target Hemiptera, Orthoptera, or other groups. Many species form dense nesting aggregations where numerous females excavate burrows in close proximity, creating conspicuous colonies that attract specialized parasites and cleptoparasites.
Bicyrtes variegatus
sand wasp
Bicyrtes variegatus is a sand wasp species in the family Crabronidae, distributed across Central and South America with established populations in the Galápagos Islands. The species exhibits notable behavioral flexibility, having been documented in diverse vegetation zones from littoral to humid habitats and interacting with both native and introduced flora. As a member of the Bembicinae, it shares the subfamily's characteristic fossorial nesting habits and prey specialization on true bugs, though specific ecological details remain incompletely documented across its broad range.
Bombylius fraudulentus
Bombylius fraudulentus is a species of bee fly in the family Bombyliidae, described by Johnson in 1907. The species belongs to the genus Bombylius, a group of bee flies known for their bee-like appearance and parasitic larval life histories. As with most members of this genus, adults are likely active in spring and are associated with flowers where they feed on nectar. The larval biology of this specific species remains undocumented, though related Bombylius species are known to parasitize solitary bees.
Bombylius fulvibasoides
Bombylius fulvibasoides is a species of bee fly in the family Bombyliidae, described by Painter in 1962. As a member of the genus Bombylius, it shares the characteristic bee-mimicking appearance and hovering flight behavior typical of this diverse group of parasitoid flies. The species epithet "fulvibasoides" suggests tawny or yellowish-brown coloration on the basal portions of the body or appendages. Like other Bombylius species, adults are likely flower visitors that feed on nectar using elongated mouthparts, while larvae are presumed to be parasitoids of other insects.
Bothrotes
Bothrotes is a genus of darkling beetles (family Tenebrionidae) established by Casey in 1907. The genus contains at least two described species: Bothrotes canaliculatus and Bothrotes plumbeus. Members of this genus occur in North America, with observations documented from grassland and woodland habitats in the southwestern United States and Great Plains region.
Brachyleptura brevis
Short Long-horned Beetle
Brachyleptura brevis is a flower longhorn beetle in the subfamily Lepturinae of the family Cerambycidae. The species is characterized by abbreviated elytra relative to other members of the genus, a trait referenced in its specific epithet "brevis" (short). It belongs to a group of diurnal cerambycids that visit flowers as adults. The species has been documented in North America, with records from Canada and the United States including Vermont.
Brachyopa daeckei
black-tailed sapeater
Brachyopa daeckei is a rare syrphid fly known from northeastern North America. Adults measure 6–7 mm and exhibit distinctive coloration including a black frons with grayish pollen, ferruginous red antennae, and a reddish-brown to black abdomen with white pile. The species is poorly known, with only two observations recorded and larvae undescribed.
Buathra laborator
Buathra laborator is a large, conspicuous ichneumonid wasp (Darwin wasp) in the subfamily Cryptinae, common and widespread across Britain. Both sexes are predominantly black with red legs; females possess a long ovipositor, while males display distinctive white facial markings and white hind tarsus. The species is frequently observed in open areas on flowers during its April–August flight period. Despite its abundance and visibility, it has never been successfully reared in Europe, and its host associations remain poorly documented.
Cantharidae
Soldier Beetles, Leatherwings
Soldier beetles (Cantharidae) are soft-bodied, elongate beetles with flexible, velvety elytra that give rise to the common name 'leatherwings.' The family is cosmopolitan, with approximately 160 species in 11 genera occurring in California alone. Adults are frequently observed on flowers, particularly in late summer and fall, where they feed on pollen and nectar and prey on small insects. Both adults and larvae produce defensive chemicals from specialized glands, making them distasteful to predators. The common name derives from the red-and-black color pattern of some species, reminiscent of British military uniforms.
Ceratogastra
Ceratogastra is a genus of ichneumon wasps in the family Ichneumonidae. The best-known species, Ceratogastra ornata, is a small wasp measuring 10–12 millimeters in body length, recognized by its ornate yellow and reddish-brown or black color pattern. Four subspecies of C. ornata are recognized, showing geographic variation in coloration from darker northern forms to paler western and southern populations. Members of this genus are flower visitors and parasitoids of moth larvae.
Ceratogastra ornata
Ceratogastra ornata is a small ichneumon wasp (10–12 mm) recognized by its ornate yellow and reddish-brown or black coloration. Four subspecies are recognized across its broad North American range, with northern specimens darker and more reduced in yellow markings than southern and western populations. The species has been suggested to mimic stinging spider wasps in appearance. Females are known to oviposit in flower buds, targeting eggs or early instars of noctuid moths in the genus Feltia.
Chalcosyrphus metallifer
Orange-horned Leafwalker
Chalcosyrphus metallifer, commonly known as the Orange-horned Leafwalker, is a rare species of syrphid fly found in the Eastern United States. Adults are typically observed on flowers, where they feed on nectar and pollen. The species belongs to the subgenus Xylotomima within the genus Chalcosyrphus, a group whose larvae are associated with decaying wood rather than the aphid predation typical of many hoverflies.
Chauliognathus basalis
Colorado Soldier Beetle
Chauliognathus basalis, commonly known as the Colorado soldier beetle, is a species of soldier beetle in the family Cantharidae. It is found in North America and is particularly common on the plains. The species exhibits Müllerian mimicry with other toxic beetles, sharing a black and orange color pattern that advertises its chemical defenses. Adults are active during the day and frequently observed on flowers, especially those of Gutierrezia sarothrae (broom snakeweed).
Chauliognathus lewisi lewisi
A subspecies of soldier beetle in the family Cantharidae, Chauliognathus lewisi lewisi is known from the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has been documented in Arizona and adjacent regions, where it occurs in association with flowering vegetation. The subspecies is part of a genus commonly referred to as soldier beetles, many of which are flower visitors and predators of other small insects.
Chauliognathus lewisi vittatus
Lewis' soldier beetle (striped subspecies)
Chauliognathus lewisi vittatus is a subspecies of soldier beetle in the family Cantharidae. The nominate species C. lewisi is distributed in western North America, and the subspecies vittatus appears to represent a striped or banded color morph. Soldier beetles in this genus are commonly found on flowers where they feed on pollen and nectar, and adults are known predators of soft-bodied insects such as aphids. The subspecific epithet "vittatus" refers to the presence of longitudinal stripes or bands on the elytra, distinguishing it from other populations of C. lewisi.
Chauliognathus marginatus
Margined Leatherwing, Margined Soldier Beetle
Chauliognathus marginatus is a soldier beetle (family Cantharidae) distributed across North and Central America. Adults are diurnal and strongly associated with flowers, particularly white-blooming species. A 2023 study using iNaturalist data demonstrated that this species exhibits statistically significant color preference for white flowers compared to availability, distinguishing it from the closely related Chauliognathus pensylvanicus which prefers yellow flowers. Both larvae and adults are predatory, contributing to biological control of pest insects.
Chauliognathus pensylvanicus
Goldenrod Soldier Beetle, Pennsylvania Leatherwing
Chauliognathus pensylvanicus, commonly known as the goldenrod soldier beetle or Pennsylvania leatherwing, is a species of soldier beetle (family Cantharidae) native to North America. Adults are active in late summer and autumn, where they are frequently observed on goldenrod flowers and other Asteraceae. Both adult and larval stages are predatory, feeding on various plant pests. The species is notable for its susceptibility to the fungal pathogen Eryniopsis lampyridarum, which causes behavioral manipulation and death.
Chauliognathus profundus
Chauliognathus profundus is a soldier beetle (family Cantharidae) distributed across Central and North America. It has been documented in the southwestern United States, particularly in Arizona, where it occurs in montane and canyon habitats. The species has been observed feeding on other insects, including predation on conspecifics and related cantharid species.
Chrysanthrax dispar
Chrysanthrax dispar is a species of bee fly in the family Bombyliidae. It occurs across eastern North America from Ontario, Canada, through the eastern United States west to Nebraska, and south to Mexico. The species is part of a diverse genus of bee flies, with adults typically observed visiting flowers.
Chrysosyrphus latus
Variable Wrinklehead
Chrysosyrphus latus, commonly known as the Variable Wrinklehead, is a rare syrphid fly species first described by Loew in 1863. The species is found in the eastern United States and is widespread across Canada. Adults are associated with flowers where they feed on nectar and pollen. The larval stage remains undescribed.
Clytus ruricola
Round-necked Longhorn Beetle
Clytus ruricola is a longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, first described by Olivier in 1795. It belongs to the tribe Clytini, a group known for wasp-mimicking coloration. The species occurs across North America and is one of several Clytus species with distinctive yellow and black patterned elytra. It is a hardwood-associated beetle whose larvae develop in dead or decaying wood.
Collops
soft-winged flower beetles
Collops is a genus of soft-winged flower beetles in the family Melyridae, containing at least 20 described species. These beetles are recognized as beneficial predators in agricultural systems, where they feed on pest insects including aphids and plant bug eggs. The genus has been studied extensively for its role in biological control, particularly in cotton and alfalfa systems in the southwestern United States. Collops beetles are frequently found on flowering plants where they hunt prey and may also utilize extrafloral nectaries.
Collops confluens
convergent collops beetle
Collops confluens is a soft-winged flower beetle in the family Melyridae, subfamily Malachiinae. The species is closely related to Collops vittatus, with which it shares the characteristic soft, flexible elytra that distinguish this family from most beetles. Like other Collops species, it is a predatory beetle found in association with flowers and vegetation. The genus name "Collops" derives from Greek meaning "knob" or "lump," referring to the swollen hind femora characteristic of males in this genus. Adults are typically active during warmer months and are attracted to flowers where they prey on small arthropods.
Collops cribrosus
Collops beetle
Collops cribrosus is a soft-winged flower beetle in the family Melyridae, first described by LeConte in 1852. The species belongs to the genus Collops, which comprises predatory beetles frequently associated with flowering plants where they hunt small arthropod prey. Like other members of its genus, C. cribrosus is recognized as a beneficial insect in agricultural contexts, serving as a natural enemy of pest insects. The species has been documented in western North America, with confirmed records from British Columbia.
Collops crusoe
Collops crusoe is a species of soft-winged flower beetle in the family Melyridae. The genus Collops comprises predatory beetles frequently found on flowers where they feed on other small insects. Like other members of this genus, C. crusoe likely plays a role as a beneficial predator in agricultural and natural ecosystems. The species has been documented through a limited number of observations, indicating it may be uncommon, locally distributed, or underreported.
Collops necopinus
Collops necopinus is a soft-winged flower beetle in the family Melyridae. Like other members of the genus Collops, it is a predatory beetle that feeds on small arthropods. The species has been documented in the southwestern United States, including New Mexico, and is associated with flowering plants where it hunts prey. Collops beetles are recognized as beneficial natural enemies in agricultural systems, particularly in cotton production.
Collops nigritus
Collops nigritus is a species of soft-winged flower beetle in the family Melyridae, subfamily Malachiinae. The genus Collops comprises predatory beetles commonly found on flowers where they feed on other small insects. Members of this genus are recognized as important natural enemies in agricultural systems, particularly in cotton and other crops, where they contribute to biological control of pest populations. Collops nigritus specifically has been documented as occurring in the southwestern United States and is associated with flowering plants in arid and semi-arid habitats.
Collops quadriguttatus
Collops quadriguttatus is a species of soft-winged flower beetle in the family Melyridae. Members of the genus Collops are frequently encountered on flowers where they feed on pollen and small arthropods. The specific epithet "quadriguttatus" (meaning "four-spotted") likely refers to a characteristic spotted color pattern on the elytra. Soft-winged flower beetles are generally small, active beetles with soft elytra and are important components of flower-visiting insect communities.
Collops reflexus
Collops reflexus is a species of soft-winged flower beetle in the family Melyridae. Like other members of the genus Collops, it is a predatory beetle found in association with flowering plants. The genus is recognized for its ecological role as a predator of pest insects in agricultural systems, including cotton. Collops reflexus has been documented in field observations on flowers of Gutierrezia sarothrae (broom snakeweed) in northeastern New Mexico, where it occurs alongside other flower-visiting beetles.
Conopidae
Thick-headed Flies
Conopidae, commonly known as thick-headed flies, is a family of flies within the Brachycera suborder of Diptera and the sole member of the superfamily Conopoidea. The family comprises approximately 800 species in 47 genera worldwide, with about 70 species found in North America. Adult conopids are frequent flower visitors, feeding on nectar with their often elongated proboscis. The larvae of all conopids are internal parasitoids, primarily of aculeate Hymenoptera (stinging wasps and bees), with adult females aggressively intercepting hosts in flight to deposit eggs.
Copestylum apiciferum
Copestylum apiciferum is a species of syrphid fly in the hoverfly family Syrphidae. It belongs to a diverse genus of neotropical and nearctic flower-visiting flies commonly known as bromeliad flies. The species has been documented in 541 observations on iNaturalist, indicating it is relatively well-observed among syrphid enthusiasts. As with other members of its genus, adults likely visit flowers for nectar and pollen.
Copestylum haagii
Haag's bromeliad fly
Copestylum haagii, commonly known as Haag's bromeliad fly, is a species of hoverfly in the family Syrphidae. It is found in western North America. The species is associated with bromeliad plants, as indicated by its common name. Adults are flower visitors.
Copestylum mexicanum
Mexican Cactus Fly
Copestylum mexicanum, commonly known as the Mexican cactus fly, is a species of syrphid fly in the family Syrphidae. The species is documented in the southwestern United States, with observations spanning multiple states including Oklahoma, Colorado, Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico. Adults have been observed visiting flowers, particularly those of pricklypear cacti (Opuntia species) and other desert flora. The species is part of a diverse assemblage of flower-visiting insects in arid and semi-arid habitats.
Cremnops
Pegasus wasps
Cremnops is a genus of braconid wasps in the subfamily Agathidinae, commonly called 'Pegasus wasps' due to their distinctive elongated, horse-like head shape. These relatively large braconids (6–10 mm) are known parasitoids of caterpillars in the families Pyralidae and Crambidae. The genus occurs in terrestrial habitats worldwide, with documented species in North America, Europe, Japan, and the Middle East. Thirty-three New World species have been revised, including five described in 2015.
Cremnops ashmeadi
Pegasus wasp
Cremnops ashmeadi is a species of braconid wasp in the subfamily Agathidinae, first described by Morrison in 1917. Like other members of the genus Cremnops, it is characterized by an elongated, equine-like head that superficially resembles the mythological winged horse Pegasus, leading to the common name 'Pegasus wasps' for this genus. Species of Cremnops are parasitoids of caterpillars, specifically targeting larvae in the families Pyralidae and Crambidae. The genus occurs in terrestrial habitats worldwide, with C. ashmeadi known from North America.
Cremnops comstocki
Pegasus wasp
Cremnops comstocki is a species of braconid wasp in the subfamily Agathidinae. Like other members of the genus Cremnops, it is known to be a parasitoid of caterpillars in the families Pyralidae and Crambidae. The species was described by Morrison in 1917 and occurs in North America. Members of this genus are sometimes called 'Pegasus wasps' due to their distinctive elongated, horse-like head shape.
Criorhina nigriventris
bare-cheeked bumble fly
Criorhina nigriventris is an uncommon species of syrphid fly known as the bare-cheeked bumble fly. Adults are flower visitors that feed on nectar and pollen. The species exhibits bumble bee mimicry, a common defensive adaptation in the genus Criorhina. Larval development occurs in decaying wood. The species has been documented across northern North America with scattered records in the Appalachian region.
Crossidius
Crossidius is a genus of longhorned beetles (Cerambycidae) endemic to western North America, containing 11 described species and numerous subspecies. The genus exhibits exceptional polytopic variation, with geographically isolated populations showing marked differences in coloration, size, and elytral pattern. Unlike most cerambycids, which develop in dead wood, Crossidius species are root borers in living perennial shrubs of the Asteraceae family. Adults are diurnal and strongly associated with host plant flowers, where they feed, mate, and shelter.
Crossidius coralinus ferruginosus
Crossidius coralinus ferruginosus is a subspecies of longhorned beetle in the family Cerambycidae. It occurs in the San Joaquin Valley of California, where it is associated with the host plant Isocoma acradenia var. bracteosa. Adults exhibit considerable color variation, ranging from tan with coral-pink along the sides to dark red, with more red present in northern populations. The subspecies is part of a complex of geographically variable populations within C. coralinus that have been subject to taxonomic debate regarding subspecies validity versus potential species-level distinctions.
Crossidius pulchellus
Beautiful Longhorned Beetle
Crossidius pulchellus is a longhorned beetle (family Cerambycidae) first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1861. Unlike most cerambycids that develop in dead wood, this species has evolved a root-boring lifestyle in living perennial shrubs of the family Asteraceae. Adults are strongly associated with flowers of their host plants, where they feed, mate, and shelter. The species exhibits the dense vestiture (hair covering) characteristic of the genus and shows geographic variation across its range in the Great Plains and southern Rocky Mountains.
Cryptinae
cryptine wasps, geline wasps
Cryptinae is a large subfamily of ichneumon wasps comprising approximately 273 genera across two tribes (Aptesini and Cryptini). Members are characterized by distinctive morphological features including a five-sided areolet, short sternaulus, and convex clypeus creating a puffy facial appearance. The subfamily has undergone extensive taxonomic revision, with the name Cryptinae stabilized by ICZN Opinion 1715 in 1994. Species are distributed worldwide and function as parasitoids, primarily attacking concealed hosts such as caterpillars and other insects in protected substrates.
Ctenucha
ctenucha moths
Ctenucha is a genus of diurnal tiger moths in the family Erebidae, historically classified in family Arctiidae. The genus name derives from Greek, meaning "having a comb," referring to the showy antennae of some species. Adults are frequently observed visiting flowers for nectar, particularly goldenrod in autumn. Many species exhibit aposematic coloration and wasp-like appearance, serving as Müllerian mimics. The genus contains over 50 described species distributed primarily in the Americas.
Cysteodemus
Desert Spider Beetles, inflated beetle, black bladder-bodied meloid
Cysteodemus is a genus of desert spider beetles in the family Meloidae, containing at least two described species: C. armatus (inflated beetle) and C. wislizeni (black bladder-bodied meloid). The genus is characterized by a highly inflated, bladder-like body form that gives these beetles their common names. Species are found in arid and semi-arid regions of the southwestern United States and adjacent Mexico. Sexual behavior in Cysteodemus represents an intermediate condition between the two major subfamilies of blister beetles, featuring simple courtship, prolonged mating, and high female receptivity.
Dasytes plumbeus
Dasytes plumbeus is a soft-bodied beetle in the family Melyridae, native to the Palearctic region and introduced to North America. Adults are small, metallic gray to lead-colored beetles with soft elytra characteristic of the family. The species is frequently observed and well-documented, with over 3,000 iNaturalist observations. It belongs to a genus of predatory or pollen-feeding beetles commonly known as soft-winged flower beetles.
Dielis tolteca
Toltec scoliid wasp
Dielis tolteca is a species of scoliid wasp native to western North America and Mesoamerica. The species is known to parasitize scarab beetle grubs, with females hunting underground hosts to provision their offspring. Adults have been observed feeding on flowering plants, particularly mustards (Brassicaceae) and goldenrods (Solidago). The species has been documented in McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area in western Colorado, where it is active as a spring-emerging species.
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soft-winged flower beetles
Endeodes is a genus of soft-winged flower beetles in the family Melyridae, containing approximately six described species. Members of this genus are flightless beetles that have been documented visiting flowers, including California golden poppy, where they acquire pollen. The genus was established by LeConte in 1859 and is distributed in North America.
Enoclerus spinolae
Handsome Yucca Beetle
A checkered beetle in the family Cleridae, Enoclerus spinolae is broadly distributed across the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. The species was originally described by LeConte in 1853, later synonymized, and subsequently resurrected as a valid species. It is one of several Enoclerus species associated with yucca plants, where adults have been observed feeding on flowers.
Epicauta aspera
blister beetle
Epicauta aspera is a species of blister beetle in the family Meloidae, described by Werner in 1944. It occurs in North America and has been observed feeding on flowers of Gutierrezia sarothrae (snakeweed) in shortgrass prairie habitats of Oklahoma. Like other Epicauta species, it possesses chemical defenses based on cantharidin, a toxic terpenoid compound that causes blistering upon contact with skin. The species is part of a diverse genus containing over 150 described species in North America.
Epicauta stuarti
Epicauta stuarti is a blister beetle in the family Meloidae, characterized by a black and orange color pattern that participates in a Müllerian mimicry complex with soldier beetles (Cantharidae). The species is found in North America, with records from the southwestern United States including Colorado, Oklahoma, and New Mexico. Adults have been observed on flowers of Gutierrezia sarothrae (snakeweed) and are attracted to fermenting liquid baits in trapping studies. Like other Epicauta species, it produces cantharidin, a potent defensive chemical that causes blistering on skin and is toxic if ingested.