Juniper
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Abagrotis glenni
Abagrotis glenni is a noctuid moth described by Buckett in 1968. It occurs in western North America from British Columbia south to California and east to Utah. Adults are active in spring, with larvae feeding on coniferous host plants.
Banasa euchlora
juniper stink bug, jade stinkbug
Banasa euchlora, commonly known as the juniper stink bug or jade stinkbug, is a species of stink bug in the family Pentatomidae. The species is native to North America and is distinguished by its green coloration, which has earned it the common name 'jade stinkbug.' It belongs to a genus of eleven North American species, several of which are difficult to distinguish without microscopic examination.
Banasa tumidifrons
Banasa tumidifrons is a species of stink bug in the family Pentatomidae, native to North America. The species has been documented feeding on Rocky Mountain juniper (Juniperus scopulorum) in the western United States, representing a known host plant association. Like other members of the genus Banasa, it is likely a plant-feeding species that utilizes tree and shrub sap. The species was described by Thomas and Yonke in 1981.
Callophrys gryneus
juniper hairstreak, olive hairstreak
A small North American lycaenid butterfly with bright green undersides and highly variable wing patterns across its range. The species exhibits substantial geographic variation, with multiple named subspecies differing in coloration, pattern elements, and host plant associations. Males are territorial on host trees, and the species overwinters as a chrysalis. Taxonomic controversy persists regarding whether some subspecies merit full species status.
Callophrys gryneus gryneus
Olive Hairstreak, Juniper Hairstreak
Callophrys gryneus gryneus is a subspecies of the juniper hairstreak butterfly found in eastern North America. This small lycaenid butterfly is closely associated with juniper host plants, particularly species of Juniperus. The subspecific designation reflects geographic and phenotypic variation within the broader C. gryneus complex, which has been the subject of taxonomic debate regarding species boundaries. Adults are typically observed in spring and early summer.
Callophrys gryneus juniperaria
Cedar Hairstreak, Juniper Hairstreak, Olive Hairstreak
A subspecies of juniper hairstreak butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. The name 'juniperaria' reflects its close association with juniper host plants. This subspecies is part of the broader Callophrys gryneus species complex, which shows regional variation across North America. Based on source materials, it has been observed in Oklahoma and Kansas, typically in habitats where juniper or cedar species occur.
Callophrys gryneus loki
Juniper Hairstreak, Olive Hairstreak
Callophrys gryneus loki is a subspecies of juniper hairstreak butterfly historically recognized from parts of the central and southern United States. The name is currently treated as a synonym in GBIF, with specimens reclassified under the nominate form Callophrys gryneus. These butterflies are associated with juniper and cedar host plants. Adults have been observed nectaring on milkweeds and other flowering plants in prairie and open woodland habitats. The taxon represents part of a complex of similar hairstreaks whose taxonomy remains under revision.
Callophrys gryneus nelsoni
Nelson's Hairstreak, Nelson's Juniper Hairstreak
Callophrys gryneus nelsoni is a western North American subspecies of juniper hairstreak butterfly. Its taxonomic status has been debated, with some authorities treating it as a distinct subspecies while others have elevated it to full species rank as Mitoura nelsoni. DNA barcode studies indicate it is genetically divergent from other C. gryneus populations, though the magnitude of divergence is comparable to that seen between other recognized species in the genus. Adults are associated with juniper woodlands.
Callophrys gryneus plicataria
Cedar Hairstreak
Callophrys gryneus plicataria is a subspecies of juniper hairstreak butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is treated as a synonym of Mitoura gryneus in some taxonomic systems, reflecting ongoing debate about generic placement within the Eumaeini. The subspecies is associated with cedar and juniper habitats. Observations are concentrated in the northeastern United States, particularly Vermont.
Callophrys gryneus rosneri
Rosner's Hairstreak, Juniper Hairstreak
Callophrys gryneus rosneri is a subspecies of juniper hairstreak butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is currently recognized as a synonym of Mitoura gryneus in GBIF taxonomy, though iNaturalist maintains it as a distinct subspecies under Callophrys. The taxon was described by K. Johnson in 1976. Like other juniper hairstreaks, it is associated with juniper host plants.
Callophrys gryneus smilacis
juniper hairstreak, olive hairstreak
Callophrys gryneus smilacis is a subspecies of juniper hairstreak butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. The subspecies is currently treated as a synonym of Mitoura gryneus in some taxonomic databases. Adults are associated with juniper and hackberry-bumelia-juniper woodland habitats. The species has been documented in Oklahoma and Vermont, with observations in late August. The taxonomic status of this subspecies remains unsettled, with conflicting treatments across sources.
Callophrys gryneus thornei
Juniper Hairstreak, Thorne's Juniper Hairstreak
Callophrys gryneus thornei is a subspecies of juniper hairstreak butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is currently considered a synonym of Callophrys thornei. The species is associated with juniper habitats and has been documented in North America. Like other members of the gryneus complex, adults likely feed on nectar from various flowers and larvae feed on juniper species.
Cyphostethus tristriatus
Juniper Shield Bug
Cyphostethus tristriatus, commonly known as the juniper shield bug, is a large shield bug in the family Acanthosomatidae. Native to the Palearctic region, it has been introduced and established in North America. The species exhibits intraspecific melanism, with a highly melanic morph documented in addition to the typical green coloration. It is associated with juniper as a host plant.
Eupithecia niphadophilata
A small geometrid moth in the genus Eupithecia, commonly known as a "pug." First described in 1904, this species ranges across western North America from British Columbia to New Mexico. Adults fly in late summer, while larvae feed on coniferous trees including juniper and western redcedar. The species overwinters as an egg.
Gyascutus carolinensis
Gyascutus carolinensis is a species of metallic wood-boring beetle in the family Buprestidae. It is distributed across Central America and North America, with records from the Nearctic and Neotropic biogeographic regions. The species is associated with juniper hosts, specifically Juniperus monosperma. Adults exhibit a distinctive greenish waxy bloom covering the body, which is thought to aid in camouflage among foliage.
Hesperumia sulphuraria
Sulphur Moth, Sulphur Wave
Hesperumia sulphuraria, commonly known as the sulphur moth or sulphur wave, is a species of geometrid moth in the family Geometridae. The species was described by Packard in 1873. It is found across North America, with distribution records from Canada (Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan) and the United States (Vermont). The species has been observed at light in juniper/pinyon chaparral habitat in Mesa County, Colorado.
Monoctenus
Monoctenus is a genus of conifer-feeding sawflies in the family Diprionidae, established by Dahlbom in 1835. The genus includes at least two recognized species: M. juniperi and M. obscuratus. These sawflies are associated with juniper hosts and have been recorded from Europe and North America.
Neotibicen canicularis
dog-day cicada, dog-day harvestfly, heatbug, Northern Dog-day Cicada
Neotibicen canicularis is an annual cicada species found across much of North America, commonly known as the dog-day cicada or dog-day harvestfly. Unlike periodical cicadas that emerge in synchronized broods every 13 or 17 years, this species appears every summer, though individuals require several years to develop underground. Adults are active during the hot midsummer period traditionally called the "dog days." The species has been documented as a host for multiple flesh fly parasitoids in the family Sarcophagidae, including several first-record associations.
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Metallic-green Juniper Weevil
Pandeleteinus submetallicus is a broad-nosed weevil in the family Curculionidae. It occurs in the southwestern United States and adjacent regions. The species is associated with juniper hosts. It was described by Schaffer in 1908.
Paracotalpa puncticollis
Punctate Little Bear, Punctate Little Bear Scarab Beetle
Paracotalpa puncticollis is a scarab beetle in the family Scarabaeidae, commonly known as the punctate little bear. It inhabits piñon-juniper ecosystems in the southwestern United States, where it feeds on juniper foliage. The species is poorly studied, with limited published research since 1972. Adults are active primarily in spring, with peak activity in April.
Phytocoris junipericola
Phytocoris junipericola is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, described by Knight in 1927. The specific epithet 'junipericola' suggests an association with juniper (Juniperus), indicating this species likely inhabits or feeds on juniper plants. It is found in North America, with documented records from the eastern United States including Indiana, Pennsylvania, Washington D.C., and West Virginia. Like other members of the genus Phytocoris, it is presumed to be primarily phytophagous, feeding on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Plagiostira albonotata
white-marked shieldback
Plagiostira albonotata, commonly known as the white-marked shieldback, is a species of shield-backed katydid in the family Tettigoniidae. It is a large, robust katydid found in arid regions of the southwestern United States. The species is characterized by distinctive white markings on its body. Observations indicate activity during summer months in desert and semi-desert habitats.
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Sanbornia juniperi is a species of aphid in the family Aphididae, first described by Pergande in 1920. The species name indicates an association with juniper (Juniperus) as a host plant. It belongs to a small genus of aphids within the tribe Aphidini. Distribution records indicate presence in both Brazil and the United States, though specific ecological details remain limited in published literature.
Semanotus
Semanotus is a genus of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) described by Étienne Mulsant in 1839. Species within this genus are primarily wood-boring pests of coniferous trees, with documented associations including juniper, fir, cedar, cryptomeria, and cypress. Several species cause significant economic damage to timber and ornamental plantings. The genus has a broad distribution spanning North America, Europe, Asia, and North Africa, with at least 19 recognized species.
Semanotus conformis
Semanotus conformis is a species of longhorned beetle (family Cerambycidae) in the tribe Callidiini, described by Casey in 1924. It belongs to a genus of wood-boring beetles that infest conifers, particularly junipers and related Cupressaceae. The species is poorly documented in the available literature, with minimal published information on its biology, distribution, and host associations. Available records suggest it occurs in the western United States.
Semanotus juniperi
Semanotus juniperi is a rare longhorned beetle (family Cerambycidae) in the tribe Callidiini. It was described by Fisher in 1915 and was long considered endemic to the Santa Catalina Mountains in Arizona. Recent field observations have documented the species in additional locations in northern Arizona and southern Nevada, where it develops in large limbs of Utah juniper (Juniperus osteosperma). Adults are large, black beetles that are rarely encountered alive; most records come from rearing larvae from infested wood or from dead adults found in emergence holes.
Sphinx dollii
Doll's Sphinx, Doll's Sphinx Moth
Sphinx dollii is a medium-sized sphinx moth (Sphingidae) native to arid regions of the southwestern United States. Adults have a wingspan of 45–63 mm and are active from June to August. The species is univoltine, with larvae feeding exclusively on Juniperus species.
Sphinx sequoiae
Sequoia Sphinx
Sphinx sequoiae is a small sphinx moth native to western North America, ranging from Oregon through California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, and into northern Baja California. It is the smallest species in its genus besides Sphinx dollii, with which it is sometimes confused despite occupying different geographic ranges. The species completes one generation annually, with adults active from May through August.