Introduced-north-america
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Acleris variegana
Garden Rose Tortrix, Garden Rose Tortricid, Fruit Tortricid
A small tortricid moth with distinctive wing patterning, recognized as a significant agricultural pest of rosaceous fruit trees. Adults fly nocturnally during late summer and are attracted to light. The species has a broad Palearctic distribution with introduced populations in North America. Larval damage is most severe from the spring generation, which attacks fruit buds, flowers, and developing fruits.
Aplocera plagiata
Treble Bar, St. John's Wort Inchworm
Aplocera plagiata, commonly known as the Treble Bar or St. John's Wort Inchworm, is a moth in the family Geometridae. It occurs throughout the Palearctic region and the Near East, with introduced populations in North America. The species is associated with St. John's wort (Hypericum) as a larval host plant. Adults are active during summer months and are readily recognized by their distinctive wing pattern.
Athrips mouffetella
Ten-spotted Honeysuckle Moth, Dotted Grey Groundling
Athrips mouffetella is a small gelechiid moth known by two common names reflecting its appearance and host association. Adults fly from June to early September and are readily attracted to light. The species has a broad Palearctic distribution and has been introduced to North America. Its larvae feed exclusively on honeysuckle and snowberry, spinning silken webs on terminal leaves.
Cabera exanthemata
Common Wave, Northern Wave Moth
Cabera exanthemata, known as the Common Wave or Northern Wave Moth, is a geometrid moth species distributed across the Palearctic region and Near East, with established populations in North America. The species is well-documented with over 5,900 observations on iNaturalist. It belongs to the subfamily Ennominae within the diverse Geometridae family.
Malachius
soft-winged flower beetles
Malachius is a genus of soft-winged flower beetles (family Melyridae) established by Fabricius in 1775. The genus occurs across Europe and has been introduced to North America. Species in this genus exhibit sexual dimorphism and possess larvae with notably advanced morphogenesis at hatching compared to other malachiine beetles.
Platystoma seminationis
Dancing Kiss Fly
Platystoma seminationis is a small signal fly (family Platystomatidae) distributed across Europe and the Near East, with introduced populations in North America. Adults are active from May to October and are known for their distinctive courtship ritual, in which males and females touch proboscises for 5–15 seconds after a dance of rapprochement. The species feeds primarily on nectar and pollen of Euphorbia species, as well as feces, while larvae develop in decaying vegetable matter and fungi.
Tachyporus transversalis
Tachyporus transversalis is a small rove beetle in the family Staphylinidae, subfamily Tachyporinae. It is a predatory species native to Europe and parts of Asia, with introduced populations in North America. Like other members of its genus, it inhabits moist ground-level habitats and contributes to natural pest control in agricultural and natural ecosystems.