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Hermeuptychia hermybius
South Texas Satyr
Hermeuptychia hermybius is a small brown butterfly in the Nymphalidae family, described in 2014 from Texas and northeastern Mexico. It was discovered through genetic analysis of populations initially thought to be Carolina Satyr (H. sosybius), revealing cryptic diversity in this well-studied butterfly group. The species is closely related to H. sosybius but distinguished by genitalia morphology and DNA sequences.
Temnothorax caguatan
Temnothorax caguatan is a species of small myrmicine ant described in 2014 from California, USA. It belongs to a genus of cavity-nesting ants known for nesting in pre-existing cavities such as hollow acorns, twigs, and rock crevices. The species was one of ten new Temnothorax species described from California in a single study, effectively doubling the known species diversity of this genus in the state. Like other members of Temnothorax, it is likely a generalist scavenger with colonies of moderate size.