Insect
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Brachynemurus ferox
Brachynemurus ferox is a species of antlion in the family Myrmeleontidae, first described by Walker in 1853. The species is distributed across North America and Middle America. Like other antlions, it belongs to an order of predatory insects characterized by their distinctive larval pit-digging behavior and elongated, net-veined wings in adults.
Caccoplectus
Caccoplectus is a genus of myrmecophilous (ant-loving) rove beetles in the family Staphylinidae, subfamily Pselaphinae. The genus was established by Sharp in 1887 and contains approximately nine described species. These beetles are associated with ant colonies, a common ecological strategy among pselaphine beetles. Most species have been described from the Neotropical region, particularly Central America.
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Caecossonus is a genus of true weevils (family Curculionidae) established in 1955 by E.E. Gilbert. The genus contains three described species: C. continuus, C. dentipes, and C. sylvaticus. Two species were described by Howden in 1992, while the type species C. dentipes was described by Gilbert in 1955. The genus name suggests a connection to caecum or blind-ending structures, possibly referring to morphological features of the weevils.
Calaphis betulella
Streaked River Birch Aphid
Calaphis betulella is an aphid species in the family Aphididae, commonly known as the Streaked River Birch Aphid. It belongs to the subfamily Calaphidinae and tribe Calaphidini. The species was described by Walsh in 1863. As a member of the genus Calaphis, it is associated with birch host plants.
Callophrys dumetorum dumetorum
A subspecies of hairstreak butterfly in the family Lycaenidae, endemic to coastal California. It is one of at least two recognized subspecies within Callophrys dumetorum, with the nominate subspecies restricted to a narrower range than the species as a whole. The species is known by the common names bramble hairstreak or lotus hairstreak.
Camponotus snellingi
Snelling's Carpenter Ant
Camponotus snellingi is a species of carpenter ant named in honor of the myrmecologist Roy R. Snelling. As a member of the genus Camponotus, it shares the characteristic wood-nesting behavior typical of carpenter ants, excavating galleries in dead or decaying wood rather than consuming it. The species was described by Barry Bolton in 1995. Like other Camponotus species, it exhibits polymorphic worker castes with distinct size classes.
Carphoborus bicornis
Carphoborus bicornis is a species of weevil in the family Curculionidae, described by Wood in 1986. The genus Carphoborus comprises bark beetles associated with coniferous trees. This species is recorded from North America. Very little published information exists regarding its specific biology or ecology.
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Carynota is a genus of treehoppers in the family Membracidae, subfamily Smiliinae, established by Fitch in 1851. The genus contains four described species: C. maculata, C. marmorata, C. mera, and C. stupida. Treehoppers in this genus exhibit the enlarged pronotum characteristic of Membracidae, which extends over the body like a thorn or helmet.
Cecharismena jalapena
Cecharismena jalapena is a species of moth in the family Erebidae, first described by William Schaus in 1906 from specimens collected in Jalapa, Mexico. The species was originally placed in the genus Rhaesena before being transferred to Cecharismena. It belongs to the subfamily Calpinae, a group of moths whose larvae often feed on rotting fruit or other organic matter.
Cedusa arizonensis
Cedusa arizonensis is a species of planthopper in the family Derbidae, first described by Flynn & Kramer in 1983. As a member of the order Hemiptera, it possesses piercing-sucking mouthparts characteristic of true bugs. The species epithet indicates its association with Arizona, which is confirmed by distribution records. Like other derbid planthoppers, it likely feeds on plant vascular fluids. Very little specific biological information has been published for this species.
Celaenorrhinus fritzgaertneri
Fritzgaertner's Flat
Celaenorrhinus fritzgaertneri is a spread-wing skipper butterfly in the family Hesperiidae, originally described from Texas in 1880. The species occurs in Central America and North America, with two recognized subspecies: the nominate form and C. f. variegatus. It belongs to a genus of approximately 90 species distributed primarily in the Old World tropics, with this species representing one of the few New World members.
Celticecis acuminata
Hackberry Narrow-tipped Gall Midge
Celticecis acuminata is a gall midge species in the family Cecidomyiidae, described by Gagné in 2013. It belongs to the genus Celticecis, which comprises gall midges associated with hackberry trees (Celtis spp.). The species is known to induce distinct galls on its host plants. As a member of the gall midge subfamily Cecidomyiinae, it exhibits the typical life cycle of cecidomyiids, with larvae developing within plant tissue.
Cembrotia coloradensis
Cembrotia coloradensis is a species of gall midge in the family Cecidomyiidae, order Diptera. It is one of approximately 6,000 described species of gall midges worldwide. The species was described by Ephraim Porter Felt in 1912. Like other members of its family, it is likely associated with plant gall formation, though specific host plants and biology remain poorly documented.
Charhyphus arizonensis
A small rove beetle species in the subfamily Phloeocharinae, described from Arizona in 1972. Like other members of Staphylinidae, it exhibits the characteristic short elytra that leave much of the abdomen exposed. The genus Charhyphus contains few described species, and C. arizonensis appears restricted to the southwestern United States.
Charlesella viticola
Charlesella viticola is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, subfamily Lamiinae. It was described by Schaeffer in 1908. The species belongs to the tribe Desmiphorini, a group of relatively small to medium-sized cerambycids often associated with woody plants. Very few observations of this species have been documented, with only three records in iNaturalist as of the knowledge cutoff.
Chilometopon microps
Chilometopon microps is a species of darkling beetle (family Tenebrionidae) described in 1990. As a member of this large beetle family, it is adapted to arid or semi-arid environments typical of many tenebrionids. The genus Chilometopon is relatively obscure, with limited published biological information.
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Green Pubescent Ground Beetle
Chlaenius sericeus is a ground beetle in the family Carabidae, native to North America. The species is found in the United States and Canada. It belongs to the large and diverse genus Chlaenius, which contains approximately 1,000 species worldwide, with the majority occurring in the Oriental and Afrotropical regions. The specific epithet "sericeus" refers to the silky or silk-like appearance of the beetle's pubescence.
Chlorochroa rossiana
Chlorochroa rossiana is a species of stink bug in the family Pentatomidae, first described by Buxton & Thomas in 1983. It is found in North America. Like other members of the genus Chlorochroa, it is a true bug with piercing-sucking mouthparts. Very little is known about its specific biology, ecology, or economic importance.
Chrysopilus thoracicus
Golden-backed Snipe Fly
Chrysopilus thoracicus, commonly known as the golden-backed snipe fly, is a species of snipe fly in the family Rhagionidae. It is typically found in woodland habitats of eastern North America. The species is distinguished by its golden or yellowish coloration on the thorax, which gives rise to its common name. Adults are most commonly observed during late spring and early summer months.
Chrysops cincticornis
Ring-clawed Deer Fly
Chrysops cincticornis is a deer fly in the family Tabanidae, first described by Walker in 1848. It is commonly known as the Ring-clawed Deer Fly. The species has been documented in Vermont and other parts of the United States, with 291 observations recorded on iNaturalist. Research on this species has focused on its oviposition behavior and fecundity, with laboratory studies showing females deposit eggs in gelatinous masses on mud substrates near water, averaging 156 eggs per female.
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Cicadettana calliope
Southern Grass Cicada
A small North American cicada species known as the Southern Grass Cicada. Adults emerge and lay eggs in late spring. The species has a median total life cycle of approximately four years from egg to natural adult death. Formerly placed in the genus Cicadetta, it was transferred to the revalidated genus Cicadettana. The species is notable for increasing in abundance in prairies managed with spring and fall prescribed burns, unlike prairie cicadas in the genus Tibicen which are negatively impacted by such burns.
Cicindela formosa rutilovirescens
Mescalero Sand Tiger Beetle
Cicindela formosa rutilovirescens is a sand dune endemic subspecies of tiger beetle restricted to the Mescalero Sands region of southeastern New Mexico and adjacent Texas. First described by Rumpp in 1986, it is distinguished from other C. formosa subspecies by its distinctive greenish-red to coppery coloration. The subspecies is active in late summer and fall, with adults running on open sandy surfaces. It is considered uncommon and patchily distributed within its restricted habitat range.
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Cixius yufengi is a species of planthopper in the family Cixiidae, described by Tsaur in 1993. The species belongs to a genus of small, often inconspicuous insects that feed on plant sap. Very little specific information is available about this particular species.
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octonotata
Clastoptera octonotata is a species of spittlebug described by Hamilton in 2015. It belongs to the family Clastopteridae, a group of xylem-feeding insects known for producing frothy spittle masses as nymphs. The species name refers to eight distinct markings. As a recently described species, detailed natural history information remains limited. It occurs in North America and has been documented through observations on iNaturalist.
Coelocephalapion spretissimum
Coelocephalapion spretissimum is a species of straight-snouted weevil in the family Brentidae. The genus Coelocephalapion comprises small weevils characterized by their elongated rostrum. This species belongs to a group of brentids that are poorly documented in the scientific literature.
Conibius seriatus
Conibius seriatus is a species of darkling beetle in the family Tenebrionidae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1851. The species is recorded from Mexico, though detailed biological information remains sparse. It belongs to a genus within a family characterized by drought-adapted beetles often found in arid and semi-arid environments.
Conocephalus nemoralis
woodland meadow katydid
Conocephalus nemoralis, commonly known as the woodland meadow katydid, is a species of meadow katydid in the family Tettigoniidae. It is native to eastern North America, with records from states including Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Missouri. As a member of the subfamily Conocephalinae, it shares characteristics with other meadow katydids, including relatively short wings and an elongated ovipositor in females.
Conophorus collini
Conophorus collini is a species of bee fly in the family Bombyliidae, described by Priddy in 1958. The species belongs to the genus Conophorus, which is classified within the tribe Conophorini. As with other bee flies, it is a member of the order Diptera, characterized by having a single pair of functional wings. The species is recognized as valid and accepted in taxonomic databases.
Contarinia coloradensis
Contarinia coloradensis is a species of gall midge in the family Cecidomyiidae, first described by Felt in 1912. As a member of the genus Contarinia, it is part of a diverse group of small flies known for inducing galls on plants. Very little specific information has been documented about this particular species beyond its taxonomic description.
Copaeodes aurantiaca
orange skipperling
Copaeodes aurantiaca, commonly known as the orange skipperling, is a grass skipper in the family Hesperiidae. It is native to Central America and North America, with documented presence in the southwestern United States including Arizona. The species is active during late summer and early autumn, and has been observed in botanical gardens and natural habitats with abundant flowering vegetation.
Cophes obtentus
hidden snout weevil
Cophes obtentus is a species of hidden snout weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae. It is found in North America, with confirmed records from Canada and the United States. The species was described by J.F.W. Herbst in 1797. Like other members of Curculionidae, it possesses the characteristic elongated snout (rostrum) typical of weevils.
Cophura daphne
Cophura daphne is a species of robber fly described by Pritchard in 1943. It belongs to the subfamily Brachyrhopalinae within the family Asilidae, a group of predatory flies known for their aggressive hunting behavior. The species is accepted in taxonomic databases but appears to have minimal observational records.
Corticivora parva
Bronze-banded Corticivora Moth
Corticivora parva is a small moth species in the family Tortricidae, first described by Brown in 1984. It is commonly known as the Bronze-banded Corticivora Moth. The species belongs to the subfamily Olethreutinae and tribe Grapholitini, a group that includes many economically important fruit pests. As a member of the diverse tortricid fauna, C. parva contributes to the rich lepidopteran biodiversity documented in entomological collections and citizen science platforms.
Coxelus longus
Coxelus longus is a species of beetle in the family Zopheridae. The species name "longus" (Latin for "long") suggests an elongated body form. Members of the genus Coxelus are typically found in association with decaying wood and are part of the diverse beetle fauna of the order Coleoptera.
Crematogaster marioni
Marion's Acrobat Ant
Crematogaster marioni is a species of acrobat ant in the family Formicidae, described by Buren in 1968. It belongs to the genus Crematogaster, commonly known as acrobat ants due to their distinctive habit of raising their gaster (abdomen) over their head when alarmed. The species is part of a large and diverse genus with worldwide distribution, though specific details about C. marioni's biology and ecology remain limited in published literature.
Cryptophagus dentatus
silken fungus beetle
Cryptophagus dentatus is a species of silken fungus beetle in the family Cryptophagidae, first described by Herbst in 1793. The species has a broad geographic distribution spanning the Holarctic region, with confirmed records from Europe, Northern Asia (excluding China), and North America. It has been documented from the Azores (Faial and São Miguel islands). As a member of the silken fungus beetles, it is associated with fungal habitats.
Ctenodactylomyia watsoni
Sea Grape Gall Midge
Ctenodactylomyia watsoni is a gall midge species in the family Cecidomyiidae, commonly known as the Sea Grape Gall Midge. It induces galls on sea grape (Coccoloba uvifera), a coastal shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. The species is well-documented through iNaturalist observations, with over 790 records, indicating it is relatively common and readily observed by naturalists in its range. As a gall-forming insect, it manipulates host plant tissue to create protected structures for larval development.
Cuterebra austeni
Cuterebra austeni is a species of New World skin bot fly in the family Oestridae. The adult flies are large, bumble bee-sized insects with distinctive black and white coloration. Like other Cuterebra species, adults lack functional mouthparts and live only briefly, fueled entirely by larval fat reserves. The species has been documented exhibiting hilltopping behavior in Arizona, where males gather at elevated sites to locate females.
Cuterebra cochisei
Cuterebra cochisei is a species of New World skin bot fly described by Sabrosky in 1986. As a member of the genus Cuterebra, it is an obligate parasite of mammals with larvae that develop subcutaneously in host tissue. The species is one of 34 recognized North American Cuterebra species. Very little specific information has been published about this particular species.
Cyamops nebulosus
Cyamops nebulosus is a species of fly in the family Periscelididae, described by Melander in 1913. The family Periscelididae comprises small to medium-sized flies commonly known as periscelidid flies. Very little is known about the biology or ecology of this particular species. The genus Cyamops is classified within the subfamily Stenomicrinae.
Cydia bracteatana
Cydia bracteatana is a tortricid moth species described by Fernald in 1881. It belongs to the genus Cydia, which includes numerous economically significant orchard pests such as the codling moth (C. pomonella) and the filbertworm (C. latiferreana). Like other members of this genus, C. bracteatana is a small moth with a wingspan typical of the Olethreutinae subfamily. The species is part of the diverse North American tortricid fauna, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented compared to its better-known congenerics.
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Cyladini is a tribe of weevils in the family Brentidae, subfamily Apioninae. The tribe includes economically significant pests of sweet potato, particularly the sweetpotato weevil (Cylas formicarius), which causes substantial damage to storage roots in tropical and subtropical production regions. Members of this tribe are characterized by their association with Convolvulaceae host plants and their status as specialized root-feeding pests.
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A true weevil in the family Curculionidae. Found in North America. Limited published information exists on this species.
Cyrtopogon aldrichi
Cyrtopogon aldrichi is a species of robber fly (family Asilidae) described by Wilcox & Martin in 1936. As a member of the genus Cyrtopogon, it belongs to a diverse group of predatory flies characterized by their aerial hunting behavior. The species is currently accepted in taxonomic databases, though published information on its specific biology and distribution remains limited.
Cyrtopogon nitidus
Cyrtopogon nitidus is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, described by Cole in 1924. The genus Cyrtopogon comprises predatory flies commonly known as robber flies or assassin flies, characterized by their stout bodies, large eyes, and predatory habits. As a member of this genus, C. nitidus likely shares the typical Cyrtopogon morphology and ecological role as an aerial predator of other insects, though specific details about this particular species remain poorly documented in available sources.
Cyrtopogon rainieri
Cyrtopogon rainieri is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, described by Wilcox and Martin in 1936. The genus Cyrtopogon belongs to the diverse predatory fly family Asilidae, commonly known as robber flies, which are characterized by their aerial hunting behavior. Species in this genus are typically found in North America. Beyond its taxonomic description, specific biological details for C. rainieri remain poorly documented in the available literature.
Cyrtopogon rattus
Cyrtopogon rattus is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, described by Osten Sacken in 1877. The genus Cyrtopogon belongs to a diverse group of predatory flies known for their agile flight and ambush hunting behavior. As a member of this genus, C. rattus likely exhibits the characteristic traits of Cyrtopogon robber flies, though specific details about this particular species remain poorly documented in available literature.
Dalmosella tenuis
Dalmosella tenuis is a species of rove beetle in the family Staphylinidae, subfamily Pselaphinae. It is a small beetle belonging to the tribe Trichonychini within the diverse Pselaphinae, a group known for their compact bodies and reduced elytra. The species was described by Thomas L. Casey in 1897 and occurs across eastern North America.
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Dalopius virginicus is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae. The genus Dalopius belongs to the subfamily Dendrometrinae, a group of click beetles characterized by their ability to produce a clicking sound through a prosternal process that fits into a mesosternal cavity. Very little published information exists specifically for this species. The species epithet "virginicus" suggests a potential association with the state of Virginia or the broader Virginian biogeographic region in eastern North America, though this has not been confirmed in the available literature.