Native-to-north-america
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Anthonomus signatus
strawberry bud weevil, clipper
Anthonomus signatus, commonly known as the strawberry bud weevil or 'clipper,' is a small weevil native to North America and a significant agricultural pest of strawberry and raspberry crops. Adults measure approximately 3 mm (1/8 inch) and display distinctive copper, black, and white striping. The species derives its common name 'clipper' from the female's behavior of severing flower buds from host plants after egg deposition. It has been documented causing severe economic damage, with up to 55% bud injury observed in raspberry plantings in some years.
Neoclytus
Neoclytus is a genus of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) comprising approximately 93 species native to the New World. Adults are small to medium-sized beetles (4-20 mm) with striking black-and-yellow or black-and-white banded patterns that provide wasp-mimicry protection. The genus is notable for male-produced aggregation pheromones that attract both sexes. Larvae are wood-borers primarily of dead, dying, or stressed hardwood trees, with several species frequently encountered emerging from stored firewood.
Papaipema nebris
stalk borer
Papaipema nebris, commonly known as the stalk borer, is a noctuid moth whose larvae tunnel into the stems of herbaceous plants. The species is distributed across eastern North America, from southern Canada to the Gulf of Mexico, with the notable exception of Florida. Adults are nocturnal and active during summer months. The species is of agricultural concern due to larval damage to corn and other crops.
Polistes rubiginosus
Coarse-backed Red Paper Wasp
Polistes rubiginosus is a social paper wasp endemic to the eastern United States, formerly known as Polistes perplexus until taxonomic revision in 2012. It is one of two large red-colored Polistes species in the eastern US, distinguished from the similar P. carolina by coarser transverse ridging on the propodeum and, in females, silvery pubescent hairs covering the malar area and gena. The species builds uncovered paper nests in sheltered locations and exhibits typical paper wasp ecology as a predator of caterpillars.
Psectraglaea carnosa
pink sallow
Psectraglaea carnosa, commonly known as the pink sallow, is a noctuid moth native to North America. It is the sole species in its genus, which was established by George Hampson in 1906. The species is listed as threatened in Connecticut and as a species of special concern in Massachusetts, indicating regional population concerns.