Juniper-woodland
Guides
Acmaeodera obtusa
Acmaeodera obtusa is a metallic wood-boring beetle in the family Buprestidae, first described by Horn in 1878. The species is distributed in North America. Field observations from Texas indicate adults are active flower visitors, particularly associated with Asteraceae hosts in juniper woodland habitats.
Aphoebantus
bee flies
Aphoebantus is a genus of bee flies (family Bombyliidae) containing at least 80 described species. The genus was established by Loew in 1872 and is classified within the subfamily Anthracinae and tribe Aphoebantini. Some taxonomic authorities consider Epacmus to be a synonym or subset of Aphoebantus rather than a distinct genus. The genus is characterized by small, fuzzy bee flies that exhibit potential predator mimicry of jumping spiders.
Aphoebantus conurus
Aphoebantus conurus is a species of bee fly in the family Bombyliidae, first described by Osten Sacken in 1887. It belongs to the subfamily Anthracinae and tribe Aphoebantini. The genus Aphoebantus includes species that may exhibit predator mimicry, with some members displaying posterior thoracic markings resembling jumping spider eyes. Field observations indicate this species occurs in juniper woodland habitats in the southwestern United States.
Aphoebantus fumosus
Aphoebantus fumosus is a species of bee fly in the family Bombyliidae, first described by Coquillett in 1892. The genus Aphoebantus belongs to the subfamily Anthracinae and tribe Aphoebantini. Some authorities have suggested that the genus Epacmus may represent a subset of Aphoebantus rather than a distinct genus. The species has been documented in western North America, with observations in juniper woodland habitats in New Mexico.
Pacarina shoemakeri
Little Juniper Cicada
Pacarina shoemakeri, commonly known as the little juniper cicada, is a small cicada species in the family Cicadidae described by Sanborn and Heath in 2012. It is native to southwestern North America, with documented occurrences in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas. The species is associated with juniper woodlands and has been observed in pinyon-juniper habitats.