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Alebra bicincta
Alebra bicincta is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by DeLong in 1918. It belongs to the subfamily Typhlocybinae, a group of small leafhoppers often associated with woody plants. The specific epithet "bicincta" (meaning "two-banded") likely refers to a color pattern feature, though detailed morphological descriptions remain limited in accessible literature. The species is recorded from several U.S. states but appears to be relatively poorly known compared to other Alebra species.
leafhopperCicadellidaeTyphlocybinaeAlebraHemipteraAuchenorrhynchaUnited-Statesinsectsmallplant-feedingbicinctatwo-bandedDeLong-1918AlabamaIllinoisKansasMississippiNew-Hampshirepoorly-knownunderstudiedwoody-plant-associatedroof-like-wing-posturereduced-wing-venationmale-genitalia-required-for-ID152-iNaturalist-observationsCondylostylus leonardi
A small predatory long-legged fly in the family Dolichopodidae, described by Van Duzee in 1914. Like other members of its genus, it exhibits the characteristic metallic coloration and elongated legs typical of dolichopodids. The species is part of a large and diverse family of flies known for their agility and predatory habits on other small insects.
Tritoxa decipiens
Tritoxa decipiens is a species of picture-winged fly in the family Ulidiidae, described in 2021 from a type locality near Smithers, British Columbia. It is one of seven recognized species in the Nearctic genus Tritoxa, including two species newly described in the same revision. The species can be differentiated from congeners by wing patterns, though examination of male genitalia is required for confident identification of certain sympatric species.