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Asynapta
Asynapta is a genus of gall midges in the family Cecidomyiidae, subfamily Porricondylinae. The genus contains approximately 49 species globally, with Asynapta groverae being the only member documented in South Korea. This species is notable as an invasive mycophagous pest that has established populations in indoor environments since 2008. The genus is characterized by small, delicate flies typical of the Cecidomyiidae family.
Bradysia
darkwinged fungus gnats, indoor soil gnats
Bradysia is a large genus of sciarid fungus gnats comprising over 500 described species. The genus is best known for species that are major agricultural pests, particularly in greenhouse and indoor cultivation settings where larvae feed on plant roots and fungi. Several species, including B. cellarum, B. impatiens, and B. odoriphaga, have been extensively studied for their economic impact on liliaceous crops, edible fungi, and ornamental plants. The genus also includes species that function as pollinators of certain winter-flowering plants.
Bradysia giraudii
Bradysia giraudii is a species of dark-winged fungus gnat in the family Sciaridae. The species was originally described as Phora giraudii by Egger in 1862 and has been placed in the genus Megaselia (family Phoridae) in some taxonomic treatments, though current consensus places it in Bradysia. The genus Bradysia includes species commonly associated with decaying organic matter and houseplant pots.
Corticarina minuta
Minute plaster beetle
Corticarina minuta is a minute beetle in the family Latridiidae, commonly known as plaster beetles. The species was described by Fabricius in 1792 and is among the smallest beetles in this family, typically measuring less than 2 mm in length. It is associated with damp, moldy environments where it feeds on fungal growth. The species has been recorded across parts of Europe including Switzerland, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Dienerella filum
Common Plaster Beetle
Dienerella filum, known as the common plaster beetle, is a minute fungus beetle in the family Latridiidae. Adults measure 1.2–1.6 mm and are brown in colour. The species has near-cosmopolitan distribution and is strongly associated with human-built environments, particularly damp buildings with mould growth. It is flightless, lacking hind wings, and feeds exclusively on mould hyphae and spores.
Enicmus brevicornis
plaster beetle, lathridid beetle
Enicmus brevicornis is a minute beetle in the family Latridiidae, commonly known as plaster beetles or lathridids. The species is native to Europe and has been introduced to other regions including North America. Like other members of the genus, it is associated with moist, moldy environments where it feeds on fungal growth. The species is distinguished from congeners by its relatively short antennae, as indicated by the specific epithet "brevicornis" (short-horned).
Rhipicephalus sanguineus
Brown Dog Tick, Kennel Tick, Pantropical Dog Tick
Rhipicephalus sanguineus is a hard tick species distinguished by its ability to complete its entire life cycle indoors, a trait unusual among ixodid ticks. It is found worldwide but is most common in warmer climates. The species is a three-host tick that feeds on a variety of mammals, with dogs serving as the preferred host in the United States. It is a significant vector of multiple pathogens affecting dogs and humans, including Ehrlichia canis, Babesia canis, Rickettsia rickettsii, and Rickettsia conorii.
Russellaspis pustulans
oleander pit scale, fig pit scale, Akee Fringed Scale
Russellaspis pustulans, commonly known as the oleander pit scale or fig pit scale, is a parthenogenetic scale insect in the family Asterolecaniidae. It is highly polyphagous, feeding on plants across 69 families with documented preference for fig (Ficus carica) and oleander (Nerium oleander). The species is widely distributed in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide, completing 2-3 generations annually depending on environmental conditions. It is recognized as a pest of economic importance on fruit trees and ornamental plants, with feeding activity inducing characteristic pitting and galling on host tissues.
Thermobia
Thermobia is a genus of primitive insects in the family Lepismatidae, order Zygentoma. The genus name derives from Greek roots meaning 'warmth' and 'life,' reflecting its members' thermophilic nature. The best-known species, Thermobia domestica (firebrat), is a common synanthropic pest of heated indoor environments worldwide. The genus was originally described as Termophila by Grassi in 1887, emended to Thermophila in 1889, and renamed to Thermobia by Bergroth in 1890.
Tinea dubiella
Buff Clothes Moth
Tinea dubiella is a small moth in the family Tineidae, commonly known as the Buff Clothes Moth. Native to Europe, it has established populations in New Zealand. Adults are nocturnal and active in mid-summer. The larvae feed on keratinous materials including wool, hides, furs, and feathers, and are often found in indoor environments such as barns and stables.