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Gambrinus plebejus
Gambrinus plebejus is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae. It belongs to the genus Gambrinus, which is part of the diverse and widespread click beetle group characterized by their ability to produce an audible clicking sound. The species has been documented through limited observations, with records available in biodiversity databases.
Gardena
thread-legged bug
Gardena is a genus of thread-legged assassin bugs in the subfamily Emesinae, tribe Emesini. It is the second-largest genus in its tribe, with 46 described species. Members of this genus are characterized by their elongated, slender bodies and raptorial forelegs adapted for capturing prey. The genus was established by Dohrn in 1859.
Glyphicnemis vulgaris
Glyphicnemis vulgaris is a species of ichneumon wasp in the family Ichneumonidae, described by Luhman in 1986. The genus Glyphicnemis belongs to the large and diverse ichneumonid lineage, which comprises parasitoid wasps that typically attack other insects. Very little specific information has been published about this particular species.
Glyphonyx championi
Glyphonyx championi is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae. The genus Glyphonyx comprises small to medium-sized click beetles characterized by their ability to produce an audible clicking sound through a prosternal process that snaps into a mesosternal groove, allowing them to right themselves when flipped onto their backs. Species within this genus are typically associated with soil and decaying organic matter in various terrestrial habitats.
Goya stictella
Goya stictella is a species of snout moth in the family Pyralidae, described by Hampson in 1918. It is known from the southeastern United States and the Bahamas. The species was originally described under the genus Saluria before being transferred to Goya. It belongs to the subfamily Phycitinae, a diverse group of small to medium-sized moths.
Habroscelimorpha dorsalis venusta
Gulf Beach Tiger Beetle
Habroscelimorpha dorsalis venusta, commonly known as the Gulf Beach Tiger Beetle, is a subspecies of tiger beetle in the family Carabidae (subfamily Cicindelinae). It is one of several subspecies within the Habroscelimorpha dorsalis species complex. Tiger beetles in this genus are typically associated with sandy coastal habitats. The specific epithet 'venusta' suggests an attractive or elegant appearance, consistent with the often colorful and patterned nature of tiger beetles in this group.
Hadoa chisosensis
Southern Piñon Sun-Singer
Hadoa chisosensis is a species of annual cicada in the genus Hadoa, native to Texas and adjacent areas of northern Mexico. The species is commonly known as the Southern Piñon Sun-Singer. As a member of the Cicadidae family, it produces acoustic signals typical of cicadas. The specific epithet 'chisosensis' refers to the Chisos Mountains region of Texas, indicating its association with this geographic area.
Hadoa parallela
Corrupted Sun-Singer
Hadoa parallela is a cicada species in the family Cicadidae, distributed across the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. The species was originally described by Davis in 1923 under the genus Tibicen before being reclassified to Hadoa. Like other cicadas, it produces acoustic signals for communication. The common name 'Corrupted Sun-Singer' reflects its calling behavior.
Hadoa texana
Texas Dog-day Cicada
Hadoa texana is a species of cicada in the family Cicadidae, commonly known as the Texas Dog-day Cicada. It is native to the south-central United States, with records from Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico. Like other cicadas, it produces loud acoustic signals using specialized tymbal organs. The species was originally described by Metcalf in 1963 and was later transferred to the genus Hadoa following taxonomic revision that split the broadly defined genus Tibicen.
Halysidota davisii
Davis' Tussock Moth
Halysidota davisii, commonly known as Davis' tussock moth, is a species of tiger moth in the family Erebidae. It was described by Henry Edwards in 1874 and is named in honor of Dr. Davis. The species has a restricted distribution in the southwestern United States. Adults are active during summer months, with larvae feeding on specific host plants.
Haplaxius rubidus
Haplaxius rubidus is a species of planthopper in the family Cixiidae, first described by Ball in 1933. It belongs to the suborder Auchenorrhyncha within the order Hemiptera. The species has been documented in Texas. As a member of the Cixiidae family, it shares characteristics with other planthoppers that feed on plant vascular tissues using piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Haplusia rubra
Haplusia rubra is a species of gall midge in the family Cecidomyiidae, a diverse group of small flies commonly known as gall midges or gall gnats. The species was described by Felt in 1908. Like other members of its family, it is likely associated with plant galls, though specific details about its biology remain poorly documented. The genus Haplusia is part of the large and taxonomically complex Cecidomyiidae, which contains thousands of species worldwide, many of which are poorly known.
Helius
Helius is a genus of crane flies (family Limoniidae) within the order Diptera. Species in this genus are small to medium-sized flies characterized by relatively short antennae and reduced wing venation compared to other crane fly groups. The genus has been recorded from northern Europe and has over 1000 observations on citizen science platforms.
Hemileuca eglanterina shastaensis
Mount Shasta Sheep Moth
Hemileuca eglanterina shastaensis is a subspecies of sheep moth in the family Saturniidae, endemic to the Mount Shasta region of northern California. As a member of the Hemileuca genus, it is a day-flying moth with reduced mouthparts that does not feed as an adult. The subspecies exhibits the characteristic orange and black coloration typical of H. eglanterina, though with geographic variation associated with its isolated mountain habitat. Like other buck moths, its larvae possess urticating spines that can deliver painful stings.
Henricus edwardsiana
Contrasting Henricus Moth
Henricus edwardsiana is a small tortricid moth species described by Walsingham in 1884. Originally placed in the genus Conchylis, it is now classified in Henricus. The species is found in the southwestern United States, with confirmed records from Arizona and California. It belongs to the tribe Cochylini within the subfamily Tortricinae. Limited ecological information is available for this species.
Heteroecus lyoni
Lyon's Gall Wasp
Heteroecus lyoni is a gall wasp in the family Cynipidae. Species in this genus are known to induce galls on oaks (Quercus), though specific details for H. lyoni are limited in available literature. The species was named in honor of someone with the surname Lyon, a common practice in taxonomic nomenclature. Like other cynipids, it likely exhibits a complex life cycle with alternating generations between sexual and parthenogenetic forms, though this has not been explicitly documented for this species.
Heteropogon currani
Heteropogon currani is a robber fly species in the family Asilidae, described by Pritchard in 1935. As a member of the genus Heteropogon, it shares the characteristic predatory habits and distinctive courtship behaviors documented in congeners. The species is part of the subfamily Brachyrhopalinae, a group of generally small to medium-sized asilids. Like other robber flies, adults are predatory on other insects.
Heteropogon maculinervis
Heteropogon maculinervis is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, described by James in 1937. The genus Heteropogon comprises small to medium-sized predatory flies known for their distinctive courtship behaviors. As with other asilids, adults are aerial predators that capture other insects in flight. The species name 'maculinervis' refers to spotted or marked wing veins.
Heterotoma
Flathorn Plant Bugs
Heterotoma is a genus of plant bugs in the family Miridae (Hemiptera: Heteroptera). Members are commonly known as flathorn plant bugs. The genus includes species such as Heterotoma merioptera, which has been recorded from Germany and may be expanding its range in association with climate warming. As mirid bugs, they possess the characteristic piercing-sucking mouthparts typical of the family.
Hypocaccus patruelis
clown beetle
Hypocaccus patruelis is a species of clown beetle in the family Histeridae. It is found in North America.
Hypsopygia
A newly described species of snout moth in the genus Hypsopygia (family Pyralidae). The genus Hypsopygia comprises small to medium-sized moths commonly known as snout moths or pyralid moths. Many species in this genus are associated with detritus, decaying plant material, or stored products. The specific epithet "new-species" appears to be a placeholder indicating this taxon was recently described to science, though formal publication details are not provided in the available sources.
Idaea kendallaria
Kendall's Wave
Idaea kendallaria (Kendall's Wave) is a species of geometrid moth described by Covell in 2015. It belongs to the family Geometridae, commonly known as geometer or inchworm moths, and the subfamily Sterrhinae. The species is placed in the genus Idaea, a large and diverse group of small moths often referred to as waves or carpets due to their characteristic wing patterns. As a relatively recently described species, detailed information about its biology and ecology remains limited.
Iris
mantis
Iris is a genus of praying mantises in the family Eremiaphilidae. These mantises are part of the diverse mantodean radiation that includes many specialized desert-dwelling species. The genus is classified within the subfamily Iridinae and tribe Iridini, reflecting its phylogenetic placement among the "ground mantises" adapted to arid environments.
Isoperla orata
Colorless Stripetail
Isoperla orata, known as the colorless stripetail, is a species of green-winged stonefly in the family Perlodidae. It was described by Frison in 1942. The species has been recorded from scattered locations in eastern and central North America including Connecticut, Kentucky, Maine, Minnesota, and New Brunswick. As a member of the genus Isoperla, it belongs to a group of predatory stoneflies commonly referred to as stripetails.
Janetiella
Janetiella is a genus of gall midges (Cecidomyiidae) established by Kieffer in 1898. The genus contains at least 33 described species. These insects are small flies whose larvae induce the formation of plant galls—abnormal growths on plant tissue that provide shelter and food for the developing larvae.
Joruma
Joruma is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae, and tribe Empoascini. It was established by McAtee in 1924. Members of this genus are small, delicate leafhoppers characteristic of the Typhlocybinae, a group known for reduced wing venation and plant-feeding habits. The genus is part of the diverse Membracoidea superfamily within the Auchenorrhyncha.
Judolia swainei
Judolia swainei is a species of longhorned beetle in the family Cerambycidae, subfamily Lepturinae. It was described by Hopping in 1922. The genus Judolia belongs to the tribe Lepturini, a group of flower-visiting longhorned beetles commonly known as flower longhorns. Like other members of this tribe, adults are likely associated with flowers where they feed on pollen and nectar. The species is known from North America, with records from the United States and Mexico.
Kathleenum cornutum cornutum
Kathleenum cornutum cornutum is a subspecies of planthopper in the family Issidae, described by Melichar in 1906. It belongs to the infraorder Fulgoromorpha, a group of hemipteran insects commonly known as planthoppers. The specific epithet 'cornutum' (Latin for 'horned') suggests the presence of horn-like projections, a trait found in various Issidae species. This subspecies is part of the Neotropical issid fauna, though detailed biological studies remain limited.
Kosswigianella analis
Kosswigianella analis is a species of delphacid planthopper in the family Delphacidae. It was described by Crawford in 1914. The species is known from North America. Like other delphacid planthoppers, it belongs to a group of small, sap-feeding insects associated with grasses and sedges.
Lacinipolia meditata
Thinker Moth
Lacinipolia meditata, commonly known as the thinker moth, is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae. It is a medium-sized nocturnal moth found across North America. Adults are attracted to ultraviolet light sources, a common trait among noctuid moths. The species is part of a genus whose members can be difficult to distinguish visually without close examination.
Lacinipolia spiculosa
Lacinipolia spiculosa is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Grote in 1883. It is found in North America and is one of several larger owlet moths in the genus Lacinipolia that are attracted to blacklights at night. Species in this genus are difficult to distinguish from one another by appearance alone.
Lacon mexicanus
Coastal Reddish Lacon
Lacon mexicanus is a click beetle species in the family Elateridae, commonly known as the Coastal Reddish Lacon. As a member of this family, it possesses the characteristic clicking mechanism used for righting itself when overturned. The species is documented through 77 iNaturalist observations, indicating it has been recorded by citizen scientists but may not be extensively studied in formal literature.
Laphria grossa
giant laphria
Laphria grossa, commonly known as the giant laphria, is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae. It belongs to a genus noted for effective bumble bee mimicry, with species in this group recognized as among the most realistic mimics of bumble bees. The species was originally described by Fabricius in 1775 under the basionym Asilus grossus.
Lasiopogon monticola
Mountain Sandpirate
Lasiopogon monticola is a species of robber fly (family Asilidae) described by Melander in 1923. The species epithet 'monticola' (mountain-dwelling) suggests an association with montane habitats. As a member of the Asilidae, it is a predatory fly that captures other insects in flight. The genus Lasiopogon comprises species commonly known as sandpirates, typically associated with sandy or loose soil substrates.
Lasioptera lorrainae
Lasioptera lorrainae is a species of gall midge in the family Cecidomyiidae, described by Gagné in 2018. As a member of the genus Lasioptera, it belongs to a group of tiny flies whose larvae typically develop within plant galls. The genus is characterized by adults with distinctive black, gray, and white coloration. Very little is known about this particular species, which has been recorded from only a handful of observations.
Lasius arizonicus
Arizona Citronella Ant
Lasius arizonicus is a species of ant in the genus Lasius, described by William Morton Wheeler in 1917. It is native to the United States, with records from Arizona. The species belongs to a genus commonly known as citronella ants due to the lemony scent produced by defensive secretions. Like other Lasius species, it likely produces citronellal and formic acid as chemical defenses.
Leptoglossus
leaf-footed bugs
Leptoglossus is a genus of true bugs in the leaf-footed bug family Coreidae, tribe Anisoscelini. Species are characterized by leaflike dilations of the hind tibia, a diagnostic trait of the genus. The genus is distributed throughout the Americas, with some introduced populations in Europe and Asia. Several species are economically significant agricultural pests, notably L. occidentalis, which has become invasive in multiple continents.
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punctatissima
Speckled Bush-cricket
Leptophyes punctatissima, commonly known as the Speckled Bush-cricket, is a flightless bush-cricket species distributed across most of Europe. It belongs to the subfamily Phaneropterinae and exhibits distinctive acoustic behavior where both sexes stridulate. Males produce calling songs to which females respond with brief chirps, creating a duetting communication system. The species has been studied extensively for its auditory physiology and directional hearing capabilities.
Ligmargus funebris
Dark Click Beetle
Ligmargus funebris, commonly known as the Dark Click Beetle, is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae. This beetle is found in boreal and subarctic regions of North America, including Alaska, western Canada (Alberta, British Columbia, Northwest Territories, Yukon), and potentially extending into northern forested areas. Click beetles are named for their ability to right themselves when flipped on their backs by rapidly flexing their thoracic hinge, producing an audible clicking sound. The genus Ligmargus belongs to the subfamily Dendrometrinae and tribe Athoini.
Liodessus
Liodessus is a genus of small diving beetles in the family Dytiscidae, tribe Bidessini. Species occur across the Americas from North America through the Andes to southern South America, with notable diversity in high-altitude wetlands and páramo ecosystems. Many species inhabit shallow, exposed pools and temporary water bodies, showing phenotypic plasticity in body form correlated with habitat permanence. The genus contains numerous species, with several new species described from the high Andes of Peru and Colombia in recent years. Taxonomic resolution relies heavily on male genital morphology.
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Liriomyza carphephori is a species of leafminer fly in the family Agromyzidae, described by Eiseman, Lonsdale & Feldman in 2019. As a member of the genus Liriomyza, it belongs to a group known for larvae that tunnel between leaf surfaces, creating distinctive mines. The species was described relatively recently and specific details about its biology remain limited.
Liriomyza garryae
Liriomyza garryae is a species of leaf-mining fly in the family Agromyzidae, described by Eiseman and Lonsdale in 2019. The species epithet 'garryae' suggests an association with plants of the genus Garrya. Like other members of the genus Liriomyza, this species likely produces larvae that feed within leaf tissue, creating distinctive mines. The species is currently known from limited records, with 9 observations documented on iNaturalist.
Lixus scrobicollis
Ragweed Weevil
Lixus scrobicollis, commonly known as the ragweed weevil, is a species of true weevil in the family Curculionidae. The species is found in North America and is associated with ragweed plants. It was described by Boheman in 1835.
Loensia conspersa
common barklouse
Loensia conspersa is a species of barklouse in the family Psocidae, first described by Nathan Banks in 1903. It is one of approximately 62 documented observations on iNaturalist, indicating it is a documented but not extensively studied species. As a member of the Psocidae family, it belongs to a group of small, soft-bodied insects commonly known as barklice or booklice, though the specific ecological habits of this species remain poorly documented.
Lucilia coeruleiviridis
Blue-green Bottle Fly, Green Bottle Fly
Lucilia coeruleiviridis is one of the most common and ubiquitous blow fly species in the southeastern United States, with a range extending throughout the eastern US. This species is forensically important, frequently used for minimum postmortem interval (mPMI) estimation in death investigations. Larval development is strongly temperature-dependent, with optimal growth occurring at warm temperatures. The species was first described by French entomologist Justin Pierre Marie Macquart in 1855 and was formerly placed in the genus Phaenecia.
Lystronychus championi
Lystronychus championi is a species of darkling beetle in the family Tenebrionidae, described by George Henry Horn in 1894. As a member of this diverse beetle family, it belongs to a group known for their adaptation to arid environments and nocturnal habits. The species epithet honors an individual named Champion, likely the collector or another person significant to its discovery. Very little specific biological information is available for this particular species.
Lytta funerea
Lytta funerea is a species of blister beetle in the family Meloidae, first described by Fall in 1901. It belongs to the subgenus Paralytta within the genus Lytta. The species is known from North America, with museum records indicating specimens have been collected in the southwestern United States. As a member of Meloidae, it possesses the family-characteristic chemical defense system involving cantharidin, a blistering compound. The specific epithet "funerea" suggests a dark or somber coloration typical of many Paralytta species.
Macrodiplosis majalis
Macrodiplosis majalis is a species of gall midge in the family Cecidomyiidae. The species is known to induce galls on plants. It has been recorded in the United States, with distribution records from Vermont. The species was first described by Osten Sacken in 1870.
Macropsis dixiensis
Macropsis dixiensis is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hamilton in 1983. As a member of the subfamily Macropsinae, it is associated with woody host plants. The species is known from limited collection records in North America.
Macropsis robusta
Macropsis robusta is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae. The species was described by Breakey in 1932 and is currently recognized as valid. It belongs to a genus of leafhoppers distributed across the Holarctic region.