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Hellinsia hoguei
Hogue's Plume Moth
Hellinsia hoguei is a plume moth in the family Pterophoridae, described by Gielis in 1996. It is endemic to Mexico. As with other members of its genus, it likely has the characteristic split or fringed wings typical of plume moths, though detailed morphological descriptions remain limited in published literature.
endemic Mexico plume-moth Pterophoridae Gielis-1996
Hellinsia homodactylus
Plain Plume Moth, Elliott's Plume Moth, Habeck's Plume Moth
Hellinsia homodactylus is a plume moth in the family Pterophoridae, first described by Walker in 1864. It is characterized by predominantly white coloration with subtle brownish markings on the forewings. The species has a broad North American distribution spanning from the Atlantic coast to the Pacific, with additional records from Mexico. Notably, its larvae have been documented as parasitoids of other insects, an unusual feeding strategy within the family.
parasitoid tachinid-predator white-moth plume-moth North-America Mexico
Helluomorphoides latitarsis
flat-horned ground beetle
Helluomorphoides latitarsis is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, subfamily Anthiinae. It is found in North America, with records from Mexico and the United States. As a member of the tribe Helluonini, it belongs to a group of beetles commonly referred to as flat-horned ground beetles. The species was originally described by Casey in 1913 under the name Helluomorpha latitarsis.
ground-beetle Carabidae Anthiinae Helluonini North-America Mexico USA
Helluomorphoides texanus
Helluomorphoides texanus is a ground beetle species in the family Carabidae, subfamily Anthiinae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1853. The species is distributed across the southwestern United States and Mexico. Like other members of the tribe Helluonini, it is characterized by an elongated, somewhat flattened body form. Very little specific biological information has been published for this particular species.
Carabidae Anthiinae Helluonini ground-beetle Coleoptera LeConte-1853 Texas Mexico southwestern-United-States
Hemeroblemma mexicana
Hemeroblemma mexicana is a moth species in the family Erebidae, first described by Guenée in 1852. The species is distributed across Mexico and Central America, with a single documented occurrence in southern Texas (Starr County, 2012). Larvae have been recorded feeding on cacao leaves, causing damage in some years.
moth Erebidae agricultural-pest cacao-pest Mexico Central-America Texas-vagrant
Hemiosus exilis
Hemiosus exilis is a species of water scavenger beetle in the family Hydrophilidae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1852. It belongs to the tribe Berosini within the subfamily Hydrophilinae. The species has been recorded from the southwestern United States (Arizona and Texas) and Mexico. As a member of the genus Hemiosus, it is associated with aquatic or semi-aquatic habitats, though specific ecological details for this species remain poorly documented in available literature.
Coleoptera Hydrophilidae water-scavenger-beetle aquatic-beetle North-America Mexico LeConte-1852
Hemipenthes scylla
Hemipenthes scylla is a species of bee fly in the family Bombyliidae. The genus Hemipenthes is notable for its unusual larval ecology: larvae are hyper-parasites that parasitize the larvae of other parasitic insects, including ichneumon wasps and tachinid flies, which themselves attack caterpillars of butterflies and moths. The species has been documented in Mexico, Texas, and Arizona.
hyper-parasite bee-fly Bombyliidae parasitoid Arizona Texas Mexico Sonoran-Desert fourth-trophic-level
Henricus cognata
Henricus cognata is a species of tortricid moth described by Walsingham in 1914. The species occurs in the southern United States and Mexico (Veracruz). As a member of the tribe Cochylini within the subfamily Tortricinae, it belongs to a group of moths commonly known as tortrix or leafroller moths. The genus Henricus comprises multiple species, most of which are distributed in the Americas.
Lepidoptera Tortricidae moth North-America Mexico
Hermetia subpellucida
Hermetia subpellucida is a species of soldier fly in the family Stratiomyidae. It is one of approximately 30 species in the genus Hermetia, which includes the well-known black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens). The species was described by James and Wirth in 1967. Information specific to its biology and ecology remains limited in published literature.
Stratiomyidae soldier-fly Hermetia North-America Mexico United-States Diptera
Hippopedon capito
Apache grasshopper
Hippopedon capito, commonly known as the Apache grasshopper, is a band-winged grasshopper species in the family Acrididae. It was first described by Stål in 1873 under the basionym Psinidia capito. The species is distributed across parts of North America and Central America, with confirmed records from the southwestern United States and Mexico.
grasshopper band-winged-grasshopper Acrididae Oedipodinae Psinidiini North-America Central-America Mexico New-Mexico Texas Orthoptera Caelifera
Hister servus
clown beetle
Hister servus is a species of clown beetle in the family Histeridae, characterized by its compact, shiny black body typical of the genus. It belongs to the H. servus species group, a Neotropical radiation centered in Mexico and Central America with some lineages extending into the southeastern United States. The species has been documented across a broad geographic range spanning the Caribbean, Central America, and North America.
Histeridae clown-beetle Neotropical H.-servus-group Mexico Central-America Caribbean North-America Coleoptera Erichson-1834
Hockeria rubra
Hockeria rubra is a species of chalcid wasp in the family Chalcididae, subfamily Haltichellinae. Described by Ashmead in 1894, this species belongs to a genus of parasitoid wasps. The specific epithet "rubra" (Latin for red) suggests reddish coloration, though detailed morphological descriptions are limited in available sources. Records indicate occurrence in Texas and Mexico.
parasitoid chalcid Hymenoptera North-America Mexico Texas
Homalodisca ichthyocephala
Homalodisca ichthyocephala is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, tribe Proconiini, first described by Signoret in 1854. The species has been documented exhibiting thanatosis (death-feigning), representing the first comprehensive report of this antipredator behavior in the family Cicadellidae. Research from Zirándaro, Guerrero, Mexico identified five sequential phases of thanatosis: mechanical disturbance, catatonic, myoclonic, motor recovery, and escape. Females demonstrate significantly longer motor recovery phases than males. The species belongs to a genus containing important vectors of plant pathogens, including Xylella fastidiosa.
thanatosis death-feigning sharpshooter leafhopper Cicadellidae Proconiini Xylella-fastidiosa vector Mexico Central-America antipredator-behavior sexual-dimorphism behavioral-ecology
Homalonychus theologus
American sand assassin
Homalonychus theologus is a true spider in the obscure family Homalonychidae, found in the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. It is one of only two species in its genus. The species exhibits distinctive sand-encrusted camouflage achieved through specialized setae that trap soil particles. It does not construct webs and has been observed employing self-burying behavior during molting and mating.
spider arachnid desert camouflage non-web-building sand-adapted southwestern-USA Mexico Baja-California Homalonychidae Zygentoma-predator long-lived limited-dispersal
Hyboderini
Hyboderini is a tribe of longhorn beetles within the subfamily Cerambycinae. The tribe contains five genera: Hybodera, Lampropterus, Megobrium, Pachymerola, and Pseudopilema. Most species were described in the late 19th century, with some Pachymerola species described more recently. The tribe is primarily distributed in North America, with species records concentrated in the United States and Mexico.
Cerambycidae Cerambycinae longhorn-beetles North-America Mexico beetle-tribe
Hydrophilus insularis
Hydrophilus insularis is a water scavenger beetle in the family Hydrophilidae. It is distributed across a broad geographic range from northern South America through the Caribbean, Central America, and Mexico into the southern United States. The species is aquatic and belongs to a genus known for scavenging behavior in freshwater habitats.
water-scavenger-beetle aquatic-beetle Coleoptera Hydrophilidae Hydrophilus freshwater neotropical nearctic Caribbean Central-America Mexico United-States Arizona California Florida Texas
Hymenorus densus
Hymenorus densus is a small beetle species in the family Tenebrionidae, specifically within the subfamily Alleculinae (comb-clawed beetles). The genus Hymenorus was historically classified as a separate family (Alleculidae) before being subsumed into Tenebrionidae. Species in this genus are characterized by comb-like tarsal claws and relatively long, thread-like antennae that can resemble those of ground beetles (Carabidae), potentially causing identification confusion. H. densus was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1866 and is known from Mexico.
darkling-beetle comb-clawed-beetle Tenebrionidae Alleculinae Mexico LeConte-1866
Hymenorus farri
Hymenorus farri is a species of comb-clawed beetle in the family Tenebrionidae, described by Campbell in 1971. It belongs to the subfamily Alleculinae, a group formerly treated as a separate family but now recognized as a lineage within darkling beetles. The genus Hymenorus is characterized by antennae that resemble those of ground beetles—elongate, nearly filiform segments—distinguishing these beetles from more typical darkling beetles with bead-like antennae. Very few observations of this species exist in public databases.
comb-clawed-beetle Alleculinae Mexico data-deficient
Hyporhagus
opossum beetles
Hyporhagus is a genus of opossum beetles in the family Zopheridae, established by Thomson in 1860. The genus contains approximately six described species distributed across North America. These beetles belong to the group commonly known as "opossum beetles" or "ironclad beetles," recognized for their heavily sclerotized exoskeletons. Species have been recorded from the southwestern United States through Mexico.
zopheridae ironclad-beetles opossum-beetles north-america mexico desert-beetles
Hypotrix lunata
Hypotrix lunata is a noctuid moth described by Smith in 1906. It is restricted to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, with records from the Chiricahua, Huachuca, and Santa Rita Mountains in Arizona south to Durango, Mexico. The species is notable for its distinctive wing pattern featuring fused black reniform and orbicular spots that form a characteristic mark. It is superficially unlike any other North American noctuid species, making it relatively easy to identify in the field.
Noctuidae Noctuinae Eriopygini moth Southwest-USA Mexico endemic
Hypotrix optima
Hypotrix optima is a small noctuid moth described by Dyar in 1920. It occurs in the southwestern United States and Mexico, with a range extending from southeastern Arizona and central New Mexico south to Mexico City. Adults are active during a narrow mid-summer window. The species has been subject to taxonomic revision, with some authorities placing it in the genus Eriopyga.
Noctuidae Noctuinae Eriopygini moth North-America Mexico Arizona New-Mexico summer-flying
Idona
Idona is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae, and tribe Dikraneurini. The genus was established by DeLong in 1931. Species within this genus are associated with agricultural crops, including avocado, where at least one species (Idona minuenda) has been identified as a pest. The genus is part of the diverse leafhopper fauna of the Americas and has been documented in taxonomic studies focusing on Typhlocybinae systematics.
leafhopper Typhlocybinae Dikraneurini avocado-pest phloem-feeder Mexico agricultural-pest biological-control Mymaridae-parasitoid-host
Idona minuenda
Idona minuenda is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. It was first described by Ball in 1921. The species is known to occur in North America and has been recorded as a pest of avocado in Mexico. It is associated with the mymarid wasp Anagrus sp. near takeyanus, which acts as an egg parasitoid.
leafhopper Typhlocybinae avocado-pest Mexico Hawaii biological-control egg-parasitoid Anagrus
Ipochus fasciatus
Hairy Borer
Ipochus fasciatus is a longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae) first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1852. It occurs in Mexico and the United States. The species belongs to the subfamily Lamiinae and tribe Parmenini. Common name 'Hairy Borer' suggests pubescent body covering.
Cerambycidae Lamiinae Parmenini longhorn-beetle beetle Mexico United-States LeConte-1852
Irbisia oreas
black grass bug
Irbisia oreas is a plant bug species in the family Miridae, first described by Bliven in 1963. It belongs to a genus commonly known as black grass bugs. The species is distributed across the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico, with confirmed records from California, Arizona, and Baja California Norte.
Miridae plant-bug Hemiptera North-America Mexico California Arizona
Ixodes affinis
Ixodes affinis is a hard-bodied tick species distributed across the southeastern United States, Mexico, Central America, and South America. Unlike its congener Ixodes scapularis, this species does not bite humans but serves as a competent vector for Borrelia burgdorferi sensu stricto, the causative agent of Lyme disease. Immature stages feed on birds and small mammals, while adults parasitize larger mammals including deer and dogs. Its expanding range into southeastern Virginia and association with migratory birds has raised concerns about its role in pathogen dispersal.
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Janbechynea
Janbechynea is a genus of leaf beetles in the family Orsodacnidae, containing at least 12 described species distributed in North America. The genus is named in honor of Czech entomologist Jan Bechyně. Adults of at least one species, J. elongata, are specialized herbivores of cycads. The genus is divided into two subgenera: Janbechynea and Bothroscelis.
leaf-beetle cycad-herbivore North-America Mexico Orsodacnidae gregarious-behavior morning-activity spring-emergence ornamental-pest Jan-Bechyně-eponym subgenera-Janbechynea-and-Bothroscelis
Judolia sexspilota
Judolia sexspilota is a species of longhorned beetle (Cerambycidae) in the subfamily Lepturinae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1859. The genus Judolia belongs to the tribe Lepturini, a group of flower-visiting longhorned beetles often characterized by relatively short antennae compared to other cerambycids. The specific epithet "sexspilota" refers to six spots, suggesting a distinctive spotted elytral pattern. As a member of the Lepturinae, adults likely visit flowers for pollen and nectar feeding.
Cerambycidae Lepturinae Lepturini flower-longhorn North-America Mexico LeConte-1859
Juriniopsis aurifrons
Juriniopsis aurifrons is a species of bristle fly in the family Tachinidae, first described by Brooks in 1949. The species is known from the southwestern United States and Mexico. Like other tachinid flies, it is likely a parasitoid, though specific host records remain undocumented. Adults have been observed visiting flowers, particularly those of rubber rabbitbrush (Ericameria nauseosa).
tachinidae diptera parasitoid southwestern-united-states mexico flower-visitor ericameria-nauseosa montane late-season
Kaira alba
pale frilled orbweaver, frilled orbweaver
Kaira alba is an orb-weaving spider in the family Araneidae, commonly known as the pale frilled orbweaver. The species is distributed across the southern United States and Mexico. Like other members of the genus Kaira, it constructs orb-shaped webs for prey capture.
Araneidae orb-weaver spider USA Mexico
Knullana huachuca
Knullana huachuca is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by DeLong in 1941. The species epithet references the Huachuca Mountains of southeastern Arizona, where it was originally described. It belongs to the tribe Scaphoideini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. Records indicate occurrence in Arizona, USA and Mexico.
leafhopper Cicadellidae Scaphoideini Huachuca-Mountains Arizona Mexico DeLong-1941
Labena
Labena is a genus of ichneumon wasps in the family Ichneumonidae, subfamily Labeninae. The genus contains at least 40 described species distributed primarily in the New World. Species have been documented from North America through Central America, including the Yucatán Peninsula. Labena species are associated with wood-boring beetles, with at least one species documented in proximity to the cerambycid Callidiellum rufipenne.
parasitoid ichneumonid wood-borer-associate New-World Mexico Yucatán tropical-dry-forest
Lachesilla dona
fateful barklouse
Lachesilla dona is a species of barklouse in the family Lachesillidae, described by Sommerman in 1946. It belongs to the order Psocodea, a group of small, soft-bodied insects commonly known as barklice or booklice. The species has been recorded in both Central America and North America.
barklouse Psocodea Lachesillidae North-America Central-America Mexico
Lachesilla sulcata
fateful barklouse
Lachesilla sulcata is a species of barklouse described by García-Aldrete in 1986. It belongs to the family Lachesillidae, a group of small, soft-bodied insects commonly known as barklice or booklice. The species has been documented in both Central America and North America, with confirmed records from Mexico and the United States. As with many psocid species, detailed ecological and behavioral information remains limited.
psocid barklouse booklouse North-America Central-America Mexico USA
Lachesilla tropica
Lachesilla tropica is a species of barklouse in the family Lachesillidae, described by García-Aldrete in 1982. The species belongs to the order Psocodea, a group of small insects commonly known as barklice or booklice. It has been recorded from the Caribbean Sea region, Central America, and North America, with specific distribution records from Mexico. As a member of Lachesillidae, it is part of a family of free-living barklice typically associated with vegetation and bark habitats.
barklouse Psocodea Lachesillidae Caribbean Central-America North-America Mexico García-Aldrete-1982
Lactista elota
Lactista elota is a species of band-winged grasshopper in the family Acrididae, described by Otte in 1984. It belongs to the genus Lactista, which includes other small, desert-adapted grasshoppers such as L. aztecus. The species is recorded from Mexico, though specific details about its biology and appearance remain poorly documented in available literature.
grasshopper band-winged-grasshopper Mexico desert Orthoptera Acrididae Oedipodinae Arphiini
Lactista gibbosa
Lactista gibbosa is a species of band-winged grasshopper in the family Acrididae. The genus Lactista includes small to medium-sized grasshoppers with distinctive wing patterns, typically found in arid and semi-arid regions of the southwestern United States and Mexico. Members of this genus are characterized by their banded hindwings and relatively short flight distances compared to some other grasshopper groups.
grasshopper band-winged-grasshopper Oedipodinae Arizona Texas Mexico desert arid Orthoptera
Laniifera cyclades
Cactus Moth, Prickly Pear Moth
Laniifera cyclades is a snout moth in the family Crambidae and the sole member of its genus. It is native to Mexico and the southwestern United States. The species is notable for its specialized diet on prickly pear cactuses (Opuntia), which has led to its introduction as a biological control agent in regions where these cactuses are invasive. Adults are active from July to September and have a wingspan of approximately 40 mm.
Crambidae snout-moth Opuntia-feeder biological-control pest Mexico Arizona Texas cactus-moth
Lebia balli
Lebia balli is a species of foliage ground beetle in the family Carabidae, described by Reichardt in 1972. The species belongs to the genus Lebia, a group of small, often brightly colored beetles commonly known as colorful foliage ground beetles. Like other members of this genus, L. balli is likely attracted to lights at night. The species is recorded from Mexico.
Carabidae Lebia ground-beetle foliage-ground-beetle Mexico Coleoptera nocturnal light-attracted
Lebia bilineata
Lebia bilineata is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, characterized by its distinctive coloration and pattern. It is one of numerous species in the diverse genus Lebia, which are commonly known as colorful foliage ground beetles. The species is found in Mexico and the United States, with records from the southwestern and western regions of the U.S.
Carabidae Lebiinae ground-beetle Mexico United-States ectoparasitoid Chrysomelidae
Lebia bivittata
Lebia bivittata is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, first described by Fabricius in 1798. It belongs to the subfamily Lebiinae, a group commonly known as colorful foliage ground beetles. The species is recorded from Mexico and the United States. Like other Lebia species, it is likely associated with vegetation where it hunts small invertebrate prey.
Carabidae Lebiinae ground-beetle North-America Mexico USA
Lebia esurialis
Lebia esurialis is a small ground beetle in the family Carabidae. The species is distributed across the southern United States, Mexico, and Caribbean islands including Cuba and the Bahamas. Like other members of the genus Lebia, it is likely attracted to lights at night. The species was described by Casey in 1920.
Carabidae ground-beetle nocturnal attracted-to-light southern-United-States Caribbean Mexico
Lebia histrionica
Lebia histrionica is a small ground beetle in the family Carabidae. The species has been recorded from Arizona in the United States, as well as Mexico and Guatemala. Like other members of the genus Lebia, it likely exhibits bright metallic coloration on its wing covers.
Carabidae Coleoptera ground-beetle Arizona Mexico Guatemala Central-America North-America
Lebia miranda
Lebia miranda is a small ground beetle in the family Carabidae, subfamily Lebiinae. The genus Lebia comprises colorful foliage ground beetles known for their often bright metallic wing covers. This species is found in North America, with records from the United States and Mexico.
Carabidae Lebiinae Lebiini ground-beetle North-America United-States Mexico
Lebia scalpta
Lebia scalpta is a species of foliage ground beetle in the family Carabidae, first described by Henry Walter Bates in 1883. It is one of numerous small, often brightly colored species in the genus Lebia. The species is known from both Central America and North America, with records from Mexico and the United States. Like other members of its genus, it is likely nocturnal and attracted to artificial light sources.
Carabidae Lebiinae ground-beetle foliage-ground-beetle North-America Central-America Mexico Coleoptera nocturnal light-attracted
Lebia scapula
Lebia scapula is a species of foliage ground beetle in the family Carabidae, first described by George Henry Horn in 1885. The genus Lebia comprises relatively small, often brightly colored beetles that are attracted to lights at night. This species is known from North America, with records from the United States and Mexico.
ground-beetle Carabidae Lebia North-America Mexico United-States metallic nocturnal light-attracted
Lebia subgrandis
Lebia subgrandis is a ground beetle in the family Carabidae, native to Mexico and found in North America. This species has been investigated as a potential biological control agent for the Colorado Potato Beetle (Leptinotarsa decemlineata). Adults are generalist predators of CPB eggs and early instar larvae, while first instar larvae are specialized ectoparasites of CPB prepupae and pupae. The species exhibits a notably narrow host range, refusing alternative prey even when starved.
Carabidae Lebia ground-beetle biological-control Colorado-Potato-Beetle predator ectoparasite Mexico North-America Leptinotarsa-decemlineata narrow-host-range
Lebia viridis
colorful foliage ground beetle
Lebia viridis is a predatory ground beetle in the family Carabidae, recognized for its small size and bright metallic coloration. Adults measure 5–7 mm in length and are diurnal, often found on flowers and vegetation. The species occurs across North America, extending south through Mexico and Guatemala, with populations also recorded on Cuba. It is sometimes attracted to lights at night.
ground-beetle predatory metallic diurnal flower-visiting small-beetle Carabidae Lebia North-America Cuba Mexico Guatemala blacklight-attraction
Leioscyta pallidipennis
Leioscyta pallidipennis is a treehopper species (Family Membracidae) described by Stål in 1869. The genus Leioscyta belongs to the tribe Membracini within the subfamily Membracinae. Distribution records indicate occurrence in Arizona (USA) and the Mexican states of Morelos and Puebla. As a member of Membracidae, this species possesses the characteristic enlarged pronotum that extends over the body, though specific morphological details for this species are not well documented in available sources.
treehopper membracidae auchenorrhyncha hemiptera arizona mexico morelos puebla
Lepidanthrax angulus
Lepidanthrax angulus is a species of bee fly in the family Bombyliidae. It was described by Osten Sacken in 1886. The species occurs in the southwestern United States and Mexico. As with other bee flies, adults are likely nectar feeders, though specific biological details remain poorly documented.
Bombyliidae bee-fly Diptera North-America Mexico United-States