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Nadata gibbosa
White-dotted Prominent, Rough Prominent, Tawny Prominent
Nadata gibbosa is a common moth in the family Notodontidae, found across North America from northern boreal forests to Florida. Adults are nocturnal and attracted to lights, with flight activity beginning soon after dusk. The species is most abundant in deciduous forests at elevation. Its caterpillars serve as hosts for the parasitoid wasp Ammophila procera.
Varacosa avara
Varacosa avara is a wolf spider (family Lycosidae) distributed across the United States and Canada. It has been documented as prey for at least two species of spider wasps in the family Pompilidae: Ageniella conflicta and Priocnemis minorata. The species is one of several wolf spiders in the genus Varacosa, which are ground-dwelling hunters. Beyond its recorded role as host for parasitoid wasps, specific details of its biology remain sparse.