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Langurites lineatus
Red-shouldered Lizard Beetle
Langurites lineatus, commonly known as the Red-shouldered Lizard Beetle, is a species of pleasing fungus beetle in the family Erotylidae. The species has been recorded across North America, Middle America, and South America. As a member of Erotylidae, it is associated with fungal habitats, though specific ecological details for this species remain limited in published literature.
Podium luctuosum
Podium luctuosum is a species of thread-waisted wasp in the family Sphecidae, first described by Frederick Smith in 1856. It has been documented provisioning its nests with Parcoblatta cockroaches as prey for its developing larvae. The species occurs in Middle and North America, with 614 observations recorded on iNaturalist. Like other members of its genus, it exhibits the characteristic elongated petiole (thread-waisted morphology) typical of sphecid wasps.
Purenleon inscriptus
Purenleon inscriptus is an antlion species in the family Myrmeleontidae, first described by Hagen in 1861. The genus Purenleon was established to accommodate species previously placed in Myrmeleon and related genera, distinguished by specific wing venation patterns. Adults are found in North and Middle America, though detailed biological studies remain limited. The species epithet 'inscriptus' refers to markings on the wings.