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Eutrepsia
Eutrepsia is a genus of moths in the family Geometridae, subfamily Larentiinae, first described by Herrich-Schäffer in 1855. The genus contains eight described species distributed from Mexico through Central America to Brazil. Most species were described in the 19th century, with one species added in 1984. The genus is placed in the diverse geometrid moth radiation, though detailed biological information remains limited.
Eutreta
Eutreta is a genus of fruit flies (family Tephritidae) established by Loew in 1873. The genus comprises 36 species distributed across three subgenera: Eutreta, Metatephritis, and Setosigena. Species in this genus are known for inducing galls on host plants, with documented associations to Asteraceae and Verbenaceae families. At least one species, Eutreta xanthochaeta, has been introduced to multiple regions for attempted biological control of invasive weeds.
Eutrichillus pini
Eutrichillus pini is a longhorn beetle in the subfamily Lamiinae, described by Schaeffer in 1905. It belongs to the tribe Acanthocinini. The species occurs in North America and Middle America, with records from the United States and Mexico. As a member of the Cerambycidae family, its larvae likely develop in wood, though specific host associations remain undocumented in available sources.
Faculta synthetica
Faculta synthetica is a small moth in the family Gelechiidae, described by Walsingham in 1911. It is known from a single locality in Sonora, Mexico. The species has a wingspan of 11–12 mm and exhibits distinctive blackish forewings with purplish tinge, ochreous markings, and complex spotting patterns. Very little is known about its biology beyond the original description.
Fernandocrambus harpipterus
Fernandocrambus harpipterus is a moth species in the family Crambidae, first described by Harrison Gray Dyar Jr. in 1916. It belongs to the subfamily Crambinae, a group commonly known as grass moths. The species is known from Mexico. Like other members of its genus, it likely inhabits grassland or open habitat environments, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Fernandocrambus ruptifascia
Fernandocrambus ruptifascia is a species of grass moth in the family Crambidae, first described by George Hampson in 1919. It is known only from Mexico. The species has not been documented on iNaturalist and appears to be poorly represented in collections. As with other members of the genus Fernandocrambus, it likely inhabits grassland or meadow habitats, though specific ecological details remain undocumented.
Fidicinoides pronoe
Fidicinoides pronoe is a cicada species in the family Cicadidae, originally described by Walker in 1850 as Cicada pronoe. It belongs to the tribe Fidicinini, a group of cicadas distributed primarily in the Neotropics. The species has been recorded from multiple states in Mexico. Like other cicadas, it has a subterranean nymphal stage and aerial adult stage, with males producing acoustic signals for mate attraction.
Flexamia doeringae
Flexamia doeringae is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Beamer and Tuthill in 1934. It belongs to the genus Flexamia, a group of deltocephaline leafhoppers known for their specialized host plant associations. The genus is characterized by species that are typically dependent on specific grass hosts, though the particular host relationships of F. doeringae remain undocumented. The species has been recorded from Arizona and Mexico.
Flohria
Flohria is a monotypic genus of rove beetles (Staphylinidae) containing a single species, Flohria subcoerulea. The genus was erected by David Sharp in 1884 and named in honor of collector Julius Flohr. Phylogenetic studies suggest it may occupy a basal position within the subtribe Philonthina, potentially representing a relict lineage.
Florinda coccinea
Black-tailed Red Sheetweaver, Scarlet Sheetweb Weaver, Red Grass Spider
Florinda coccinea is a small, vividly colored sheetweb-weaving spider in the family Linyphiidae. It is the sole species in its genus. The spider is notable for its bright red body with black accents, particularly a distinctive black tubercle on the rear of the abdomen. Despite its striking coloration, it is rarely observed due to its minute size (3-3.5 mm body length) and the near-invisibility of its fine silk webs. The species occurs in grasslands, lawns, and agricultural fields across the southeastern United States, with records extending north to New England and west to Kansas, plus Mexico and the West Indies.
Friseria acaciella
Friseria acaciella is a small gelechiid moth with a wingspan of approximately 13 mm. The species is distinguished by its dark purple forewings with a distinctive yellowish-white quadrangular spot and contrasting lighter apex. It occurs in Mexico and the southern United States, with larvae that feed specifically on Acacia farnesiana.
Friseria cockerelli
mesquite webworm moth, mesquite webworm
Friseria cockerelli is a small moth in the family Gelechiidae, commonly known as the mesquite webworm moth. Its larvae are web-forming caterpillars that feed on mesquite (Prosopis spp.) and construct silk webs on host plants. The species occurs in Mexico and the southern United States, with adults active primarily from April to September.
Frontinella
Bowl and Doily Spiders
Frontinella is a genus of dwarf spiders in the family Linyphiidae, first described by F. O. Pickard-Cambridge in 1902. The genus contains nine described species distributed across China, El Salvador, Mexico, and the United States. The best-known member, F. communis (formerly F. pyramitela), is recognized by its distinctive bowl-and-doily web architecture. These spiders are small-bodied, with mature females measuring 3–4 mm. Some species exhibit behavioral thermoregulation through solar orientation and cohabitation behavior between males and females.
Frontinella huachuca
A small sheetweb spider species in the family Linyphiidae, described from the Huachuca Mountains of southeastern Arizona. The species constructs the distinctive "bowl and doily" web architecture shared with its congener F. communis, consisting of an inverted bowl-shaped sheet suspended above a flat doily-like platform. Known from the southwestern United States and Mexico, with two recognized subspecies: F. h. huachuca and F. h. benevola.
Garganus splendidus
Garganus splendidus is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, first described by Distant in 1893. It is known from limited records in Central America and the southwestern United States. As with many mirid species, detailed biological information remains sparse.
Gastrodynerus
Gastrodynerus is a genus of potter wasps described by Bohart in 1984. It comprises four recognized species, all occurring in Mexico, with one species (G. vanduzeei) also extending into the southwestern United States. The genus belongs to the family Eumenidae and is restricted to the southwestern Nearctic region.
Geropa concolor
Geropa concolor is a longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae) native to North and Middle America. Originally described as Achryson concolor by LeConte in 1873, it was later transferred to the genus Geropa. The species belongs to the tribe Achrysonini within the subfamily Cerambycinae. Records indicate presence in Mexico and the United States, though specific biological details remain poorly documented in the available literature.
Glaucotes yuccivorus
Glaucotes yuccivorus is a species of longhorn beetle in the subfamily Lamiinae, and the sole member of the monotypic genus Glaucotes. Described by Fall in 1907, this beetle is found in the southwestern United States and Mexico. The species epithet 'yuccivorus' indicates an association with yucca plants, likely as a host. It belongs to the tribe Acanthocinini within the diverse family Cerambycidae.
Globipes
Globipes is a genus of harvestmen (Opiliones) in the family Globipedidae, established by Nathan Banks in 1893 with Globipes spinulatus as the type species. The genus contains three described species, two of which occur in coastal California and one in Guerrero, Mexico. It is among the relatively small-bodied sclerosomatoid harvestmen of western North America.
Gnaphosa fontinalis
Gnaphosa fontinalis is a ground spider in the family Gnaphosidae, first described by Keyserling in 1887. It is one of numerous Gnaphosa species found in North America. The species epithet 'fontinalis' suggests an association with springs or fountains, though this ecological connection has not been explicitly documented in available sources.
Gnatocerus guatemalensis
Gnatocerus guatemalensis is a species of darkling beetle in the family Tenebrionidae. The genus Gnatocerus is known for species with enlarged mandibles in males, which function as weapons in male-male combat for mating opportunities. This species is native to Mexico and belongs to a genus closely related to the well-studied flour beetle Tribolium.
Gnophaela discreta
Gnophaela discreta is a moth in the family Erebidae, first described by Stretch in 1875. It occurs in the southwestern United States and Mexico. The species has a wingspan of approximately 38 mm. Its larvae feed on Mertensia species.
Gomphurus gonzalezi
Tamaulipan Clubtail
Gomphurus gonzalezi, commonly known as the Tamaulipan clubtail, is a dragonfly species in the family Gomphidae. It is restricted to a narrow geographic range along the lower Rio Grande, occurring in Texas, USA and San Luis Potosí, Mexico. The species was originally described by Dunkle in 1992. The genus Gomphurus was elevated from subgenus to genus rank in 2017, reclassifying this species from Gomphus.
Gonoporomiris mirificus
Gonoporomiris mirificus is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae. It has been recorded from the Caribbean region, Mexico, and the southeastern United States. The species was described by Distant in 1893. Like other mirids, it belongs to the true bug suborder Heteroptera and possesses the characteristic piercing-sucking mouthparts of this group.
Gowdeyana punctifera
Gowdeyana punctifera is a soldier fly species in the family Stratiomyidae, subfamily Pachygastrinae. First described by Malloch in 1915, this species has been recorded across much of North America. The genus Gowdeyana contains relatively few described species, and this taxon remains poorly documented in the scientific literature.
Grammoptera militaris
Grammoptera militaris is a species of flower longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Chevrolat in 1855. It belongs to the subfamily Lepturinae, a group commonly associated with flowers and decaying wood. The species occurs in North America and Middle America, with records from the United States and Mexico. Like other members of its genus, it is typically found in forested habitats.
Graphocephala aurora
Graphocephala aurora is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Baker in 1898 under the name Tettigonia aurora. As a member of the genus Graphocephala, it shares the distinctive characteristics of this group, including colorful patterning and association with the subfamily Cicadellinae (sharpshooters). The species is known from limited distributional records in the southwestern United States and Mexico.
Graphocephala ignava
Graphocephala ignava is a species of sharpshooter leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Ball in 1936. Like other members of the genus Graphocephala, this species likely possesses the characteristic brochosomes—nanoparticles that provide water-repellent and anti-reflective properties to the cuticle. The species is known from limited collection records in Arizona and Mexico. As a member of the subfamily Cicadellinae, it is classified as a sharpshooter, a group known for their relatively large size among leafhoppers and their association with xylem-feeding habits.
Graphocephala marathonensis
Graphocephala marathonensis is a little-known leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Olsen in 1918. It belongs to a genus noted for colorful, patterned species often called 'sharpshooters.' The species has been documented from Texas and Michoacán, Mexico, but remains poorly studied compared to congeners like G. coccinea. Available information on its biology is sparse, with host-plant associations and seasonality noted as subjects requiring further investigation.
Graphocephala subrufa
Graphocephala subrufa is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by DeLong & Currie in 1960. It belongs to a genus known for colorful, patterned species often called sharpshooters. Like other Graphocephala, it likely exhibits the characteristic features of the genus including vibrant coloration and association with plant-feeding habits. The species has been documented in the southwestern United States and Mexico.
Gymnocarena bicolor
Gymnocarena bicolor is a species of tephritid fruit fly in the family Tephritidae, described by Foote in 1960. It belongs to the genus Gymnocarena within the tribe Xyphosiini. The species is known from limited observations, with records indicating a distribution in Mexico and the United States.
Habronattus californicus
Habronattus californicus is a species of jumping spider in the family Salticidae. It is native to western North America, occurring in California and the Baja California Peninsula in Mexico. Like other members of the genus Habronattus, males likely possess elaborate courtship displays involving visual and acoustic signals. The genus is known for having some of the most complex multimodal courtship behaviors among terrestrial invertebrates.
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elegans
Habronattus elegans is a species of jumping spider in the family Salticidae. It is found in the United States and Mexico. Like other members of the genus Habronattus, males are known for elaborate courtship displays involving visual signals and vibratory communication. The genus Habronattus is one of the most diverse groups of jumping spiders in North America, with approximately 100 species.
Habronattus kawini
Habronattus kawini is a species of jumping spider in the family Salticidae. It was originally described as Pellenes kawini by Griswold in 1979 and later transferred to the genus Habronattus. The species is part of a large genus of small, ground-dwelling jumping spiders known for elaborate courtship displays. Like other Habronattus species, it is presumed to be a visual hunter with acute eyesight characteristic of salticids.
Habronattus klauseri
Habronattus klauseri is a species of jumping spider in the family Salticidae, described by Peckham & Peckham in 1901. The genus Habronattus contains approximately 100 species, with the greatest diversity in southwestern North America. Members of this genus are small, ground-dwelling spiders known for elaborate multimodal courtship displays combining visual signals and acoustic vibrations. H. klauseri occurs in the western United States and Mexico.
Habronattus moratus
Habronattus moratus is a species of jumping spider in the family Salticidae. It was first described by Gertsch and Mulaik in 1936. The species is found in Texas and northern Mexico. Like other members of its genus, it is a small, ground-dwelling spider with acute vision adapted for active hunting.
Habronattus pugillis
Habronattus pugillis is a species of jumping spider in the family Salticidae, described by Griswold in 1987. It belongs to a large genus of small, ground-dwelling spiders known for elaborate courtship displays. The species occurs in the southwestern United States and Mexico. Like other Habronattus species, males likely possess modified third legs used in visual courtship signaling, though specific details for this species remain poorly documented.
Habronattus signatus
Habronattus signatus is a species of jumping spider in the family Salticidae. It is found in the United States and Mexico. As a member of the genus Habronattus, it belongs to a diverse group of small, ground-dwelling jumping spiders known for elaborate courtship displays. The genus is particularly diverse in the southwestern United States.
Habronattus tranquillus
Habronattus tranquillus is a species of jumping spider in the family Salticidae. It occurs in the United States and Mexico. As a member of the large genus Habronattus, it shares the characteristic jumping spider traits of acute vision and active hunting behavior. The genus is known for complex multimodal courtship displays in males, combining visual signals with vibratory drumming.
Habronattus ustulatus
Habronattus ustulatus is a species of jumping spider in the family Salticidae. It is found in the United States and Mexico. As a member of the genus Habronattus, it belongs to a diverse group of small, ground-dwelling jumping spiders known for elaborate male courtship displays.
Hadoa chisosensis
Southern Piñon Sun-Singer
Hadoa chisosensis is a species of annual cicada in the genus Hadoa, native to Texas and adjacent areas of northern Mexico. The species is commonly known as the Southern Piñon Sun-Singer. As a member of the Cicadidae family, it produces acoustic signals typical of cicadas. The specific epithet 'chisosensis' refers to the Chisos Mountains region of Texas, indicating its association with this geographic area.
Hadoa montezuma
Aztec Sun-Singer
Hadoa montezuma is a cicada species in the family Cicadidae, commonly known as the Aztec Sun-Singer. It was originally described by Distant in 1881. The species belongs to the genus Hadoa, which was established to accommodate several North American cicada species previously placed in other genera. Distribution records indicate presence in Arizona, California, and Morelos, Mexico.
Hadrosomus teapensis
Hadrosomus teapensis is a seed bug in the family Lygaeidae, first described by Distant in 1893. The species is known from both Mexico and the United States, with records extending from the type locality at Teapa, Tabasco, Mexico to southern Florida. As a member of the Lygaeinae subfamily, it belongs to a group of true bugs adapted for seed feeding. The species remains poorly documented in the primary literature, with most records derived from specimen databases and limited field observations.
Haematomis
Haematomis is a genus of tiger moths in the family Erebidae, subfamily Arctiinae, tribe Lithosiini. The genus was erected by Schaus in 1899 and contains three recognized species: H. mexicana, H. radians, and H. uniformis. Members of this genus are found in the Americas, with records from Mexico and Central America.
Hahncappsia pergilvalis
Hahncappsia pergilvalis is a small crambid moth described by George Duryea Hulst in 1886. The species has a wingspan of 20–26 mm and occurs across North America from Ontario through the northeastern and southwestern United States, extending south into central Mexico. Adults are active from May through September. Larval association with maize (Zea mays) is suggested but not confirmed.
Hamataliwa grisea
Lynx spider
Hamataliwa grisea is a species of lynx spider in the family Oxyopidae, first described by Keyserling in 1887. This small to medium-sized spider is known from the southwestern United States and Mexico. Like other oxyopids, it is an active hunter that relies on vision and speed rather than web-building to capture prey. The species is part of a genus characterized by distinctive eye arrangements and spiny legs adapted for ambush predation.
Harrisina metallica
Western Grapeleaf Skeletonizer Moth, Western Grapeleaf Skeletonizer
Harrisina metallica is a day-flying moth in the family Zygaenidae, commonly known as the western grapeleaf skeletonizer. Adults are deep metallic blue in color and exhibit wasp-mimicry, resembling spider wasps in the family Pompilidae. The species is found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. Larvae are specialized feeders on grape leaves and Parthenocissus species, skeletonizing foliage by consuming tissue between leaf veins. Caterpillars possess stinging hairs that can cause skin irritation or allergic reactions in humans.
Heimbra
A small genus of chalcidoid wasps in the family Eurytomidae, subfamily Heimbrinae. Species of Heimbra are poorly represented in entomological collections and have been documented from Mexico, Argentina, Paraguay, and Brazil. At least three species are recognized: H. bicolor, H. dioneae, and H. pulchra. The genus is characterized by morphological features typical of Heimbrinae, though detailed biological information remains limited.
Heliastus subroseus
rose-wing beach grasshopper
Heliastus subroseus is a species of band-winged grasshopper in the family Acrididae, commonly known as the rose-wing beach grasshopper. It is a member of the subfamily Oedipodinae and tribe Hippiscini. The species was described by Caudell in 1904 and is found in North America, with confirmed records from Texas and northeastern Mexico.
Heliopyrgus sublinea
East-Mexican white-skipper
Heliopyrgus sublinea, commonly known as the East-Mexican white-skipper, is a species of spread-wing skipper in the butterfly family Hesperiidae. The species was described by Schaus in 1902. It is currently recognized as a synonym of Heliopetes sublinea, reflecting ongoing taxonomic revisions within the genus. The species has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 3970.1 for North American lepidopteran identification systems.