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Amara discors
Amara discors is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It is native to North America, with records from Alaska, Canada, and the contiguous United States. The species is characterized by seed-eating habits, placing it within the dietary guild of granivorous carabid beetles.
Amara ellipsis
Amara ellipsis is a species of seed-eating ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It was originally described as Celia ellipsis by Casey in 1918. The species is found in North America, with records from Canada and the United States. As a member of the genus Amara, it belongs to a group of ground beetles commonly known as sun beetles or seed beetles.
Amara exarata
seed-eating ground beetle
Amara exarata is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It is native to North America, with records from Canada and the United States. The species belongs to the genus Amara, a large group of ground beetles commonly known as seed-eating ground beetles.
Amara familiaris
Social Sun Beetle
Amara familiaris is a ground beetle species in the family Carabidae, native to Europe with introduced populations in North America. It is commonly known as the Social Sun Beetle. The species belongs to the large genus Amara, which contains numerous similar-looking ground beetles. Its distribution spans multiple continents due to human-mediated dispersal.
Amara farcta
Amara farcta is a ground beetle species in the family Carabidae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1855. It belongs to the large genus Amara, which contains numerous species of small to medium-sized ground beetles found primarily in the Northern Hemisphere. The species is recorded from North America, specifically from Canada and the United States.
Amara flebilis
Amara flebilis is a ground beetle species in the family Carabidae, first described by Casey in 1918. It belongs to the large genus Amara, which contains numerous species of small to medium-sized carabid beetles commonly found in North America. The species name 'flebilis' (Latin for 'lamentable' or 'mournful') may allude to its appearance or the circumstances of its discovery.
Amara gibba
Amara gibba is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1847. It belongs to the large genus Amara, which comprises numerous species of small to medium-sized carabid beetles distributed across the Northern Hemisphere. The species is recorded from North America, specifically from Canada and the United States. As with many members of genus Amara, specific ecological details remain poorly documented in accessible literature.
Amara harpalina
Amara harpalina is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1855. It belongs to the large genus Amara, which contains numerous species distributed across North America. The species is known from the United States with confirmed records of occurrence.
Amara idahoana
Amara idahoana is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It was originally described as Celia idahoana by Casey in 1924 before being transferred to the genus Amara. The species is documented from North America, with records from both Canada and the United States. It belongs to a genus whose members are primarily seed-eating beetles.
Amara impuncticollis
Amara impuncticollis is a ground beetle in the family Carabidae, first described by Thomas Say in 1823. The species is characterized by its seed-eating habit, distinguishing it from many predatory ground beetles. It occurs across North America, with records from Alaska, Canada, and the contiguous United States. Like other members of the genus Amara, it is associated with open, often disturbed habitats where seeds are abundant.
Amara jacobina
Amara jacobina is a ground beetle species in the family Carabidae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1855. It belongs to the large genus Amara, which contains numerous species distributed across North America. Very little specific information has been published about the biology or ecology of this particular species.
Amara laevipennis
Smooth-winged Sun Beetle
Amara laevipennis is a seed-eating ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It occurs in North America, with records from Alaska, Canada, and the contiguous United States. The species belongs to the genus Amara, a diverse group of carabid beetles commonly known as sun beetles.
Amara latior
Amara latior is a seed-eating ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It is native to North America, with confirmed records from Canada and the United States. The species was originally described as Curtonotus latior by Kirby in 1837 before being transferred to the genus Amara. Like other members of the genus Amara, it is associated with feeding on seeds.
Amara musculis
Amara musculis is a small ground beetle in the family Carabidae, originally described by Thomas Say in 1823 as Feronia musculis. It belongs to the genus Amara, a large group of seed-eating carabid beetles commonly known as sun beetles. The species is found in North America and measures 3.9–6.5 mm in length.
Amara otiosa
seed-eating ground beetle
Amara otiosa is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, described by Casey in 1918. It is known to occur in North America, with records from the United States and Canada (Manitoba, New Brunswick). The species is classified as a seed-eating ground beetle, indicating a diet focused on seeds rather than predation.
Amara ovata
Broad-dimpled Sunshiner
Amara ovata is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It is native to Europe and has been introduced to North America. The species is commonly known as the Broad-dimpled Sunshiner. Records indicate it occurs in Canada, the United States, and several European countries including Albania and Algeria.
Amara pallipes
Amara pallipes is a seed-eating ground beetle in the family Carabidae. The species is native to North America and has been recorded in Canada and the United States. As a member of the genus Amara, it belongs to a group of carabid beetles commonly known as sun beetles or seed beetles, many of which are associated with open habitats.
Amara pseudobrunnea
Amara pseudobrunnea is a ground beetle in the family Carabidae, first described by Lindroth in 1968. It is classified as a seed-eating species, placing it among the granivorous members of the genus Amara. The species is native to northern regions of North America, with records extending into Alaska, Canada, and the contiguous United States. Its distribution also includes parts of Russia, suggesting a trans-Beringian range pattern shared with several other beetle species.
Amara rubrica
Red Harp Ground Beetle
Amara rubrica is a seed-eating ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It was described by Haldeman in 1843. The species is known to occur in North America, including Canada and the United States. As a member of the genus Amara, it belongs to a group of beetles commonly referred to as harp ground beetles.
Amara sanjuanensis
A ground beetle species described by Hatch in 1949. It belongs to the genus Amara, a large and widespread group of carabid beetles commonly known as sun beetles or seed-eating ground beetles. The specific epithet 'sanjuanensis' suggests an association with the San Juan Islands or a San Juan geographic feature in the Pacific Northwest region of North America.
Amara scitula
Amara scitula is a seed-eating ground beetle in the family Carabidae, described by Zimmermann in 1832. It is distributed across North America, with records from Canada and the United States. As a member of the genus Amara, it belongs to a group of carabid beetles commonly known as seed-eating ground beetles.
Amara sinuosa
Amara sinuosa is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae. The species was originally described as Celia sinuosa by Casey in 1918 before being transferred to the genus Amara. It is recorded from Alaska, Canada, and the United States. Like other members of the genus Amara, it is likely associated with seed-feeding habits, though specific dietary details for this species are not documented.
Amara sodalicia
Amara sodalicia is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, described by Thomas Casey in 1924. It belongs to the genus Amara, a large and widespread group of carabid beetles commonly known as sun beetles or seed-eating ground beetles. The species is recorded from the United States.
Amara spuria
Amara spuria is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, described by Lindroth in 1968. It belongs to the large genus Amara, commonly known as sun beetles. The species has been recorded from Alaska, Canada, and the contiguous United States.
Amarochara duryi
Amarochara duryi is a species of rove beetle (family Staphylinidae) described by Casey in 1906. It belongs to the large subfamily Aleocharinae, one of the most diverse groups within Staphylinidae. The species is known from scattered records across northeastern North America, with documented occurrences in Canada (New Brunswick, Quebec) and the United States (Iowa, Illinois, Massachusetts). Like other aleocharine rove beetles, it is likely associated with decaying organic matter and moist microhabitats, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Amastris templa
Amastris templa is a treehopper species in the family Membracidae, first described by Ball in 1933. It belongs to the tribe Amastrini within the subfamily Smiliinae. The species is currently accepted in taxonomic databases but remains poorly documented in published literature.
Amaurobius borealis
hacklemesh weaver
Amaurobius borealis is a species of hacklemesh weaver spider in the family Amaurobiidae. It occurs across northern North America, with records from the United States and Canada. The species was described by Emerton in 1909. Like other members of its genus, it constructs tangled, irregular webs.
Amaurobius ferox
black lace-weaver, black lace weaver
Amaurobius ferox is a nocturnal spider known for its distinctive cribellate web with woolly, lace-like silk. The species exhibits a unique subsocial organization among spiderlings, including synchronized molting, cooperative prey capture, and matriphagy—where offspring consume their mother after hatching. Native to Europe, it has been introduced to North America and is commonly found near human structures in dark, moist environments.
Amaurochrous brevitylus
Amaurochrous brevitylus is a species of turtle bug (family Pentatomidae) described by Barber & Sailer in 1953. It belongs to the subfamily Podopinae, commonly known as turtle bugs due to their rounded, shield-like body shape. The species is recorded from North America, though specific details about its biology remain poorly documented. Observations are sparse, with limited iNaturalist records suggesting it may be uncommon or underreported.
Amaurochrous magnus
Amaurochrous magnus is a stink bug species in the family Pentatomidae, first described by Barber and Sailer in 1953. The genus name "Amaurochrous" derives from Greek roots meaning "dark-colored," reflecting the typically dull coloration of species in this genus. Like other pentatomids, it possesses the characteristic shield-shaped body and scent glands for chemical defense. The species occurs in North America, though detailed ecological information remains limited.
Amauromyza pleuralis
Amauromyza pleuralis is a species of leaf-mining fly in the family Agromyzidae. It is native to North America and has been recorded in the United States and Canada. Like other members of its genus, it is likely associated with herbaceous host plants, though specific host associations for this species remain poorly documented. The species was described by Malloch in 1914 based on specimens from Vermont.
Ambloplisus
Ambloplisus is a genus of ichneumon wasps in the family Ichneumonidae, described by Heinrich in 1930. The genus belongs to the diverse parasitoid wasp family, whose members are primarily known for laying eggs in or on other insects. Records for this genus are sparse, with limited published information on its species diversity and biology. The genus has been documented through a small number of observations on iNaturalist, suggesting it is rarely encountered or underreported.
Ambloplisus ornatus
Ambloplisus ornatus is a species of ichneumon wasp in the family Ichneumonidae, first described by Cresson in 1868. It is a parasitoid wasp belonging to the superfamily Ichneumonoidea, one of the most species-rich groups of parasitic wasps. The genus Ambloplisus is part of the diverse ichneumonid fauna of North America.
Amblycerus robiniae
Locust Seed Beetle
Amblycerus robiniae is a leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, commonly known as the locust seed beetle. The species is distributed across North America, with records from Canada (Alberta, Ontario) and the United States (Vermont). As a member of the genus Amblycerus, it is associated with leguminous host plants, particularly species in the genus Robinia.
Amblycorypha
Round-headed Katydids, False Katydids, Bush-crickets
Amblycorypha is a genus of North American round-headed katydids in the family Tettigoniidae, containing approximately 14 described species. These insects are renowned for their exceptional leaf-mimicry, with wing venation closely matching the vein patterns of leaves. They are known for their acoustic communication, with males producing songs via stridulation to attract females. Some species reach prodigious sizes in tropical regions, and males provide nuptial gifts to females during mating.
Amblycorypha alexanderi
Clicker Round-winged Katydid
Amblycorypha alexanderi, commonly known as the clicker round-winged katydid, is a phaneropterine katydid species in the family Tettigoniidae. It was described by Walker in 2003 and is native to North America. The species belongs to a genus known for remarkable leaf-mimicking camouflage and acoustic communication through stridulation.
Amblycorypha longinicta
Common Virtuoso Katydid
Amblycorypha longinicta, commonly known as the Common Virtuoso Katydid, is a species of bush-cricket in the family Tettigoniidae. Described by Walker in 2004, this species belongs to the round-headed katydid genus Amblycorypha, which is distributed across North America and tropical Central America. Like other members of this genus, it exhibits remarkable leaf-mimicry through wing venation patterns that match leaf veins, providing effective camouflage against predators. The species is known to inhabit forested environments where its cryptic appearance allows it to blend seamlessly with vegetation.
Amblycorypha oblongifolia
oblong-winged katydid
Amblycorypha oblongifolia, commonly known as the oblong-winged katydid, is a species of bush-cricket in the family Tettigoniidae. The species is notable for exhibiting unusual color polymorphism, with individuals occurring in green, tan, pink, or rare dark tan/orange morphs. These color variants are genetically determined and present from birth, not influenced by sex, age, or environment. Green is the most common morph, while pink and tan are rare, and dark tan or orange is very rare. The species is found throughout the northeastern and midwestern United States.
Amblycorypha parvipennis
Western Round-winged Katydid
Amblycorypha parvipennis, the western round-winged katydid, is a phaneropterine katydid in the family Tettigoniidae. It is found in North America, with confirmed records from Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, and Missouri. Males produce calling songs for acoustic communication, a key feature of their mating behavior. The species exhibits typical katydid traits including leaf-mimicking wing venation and sound production via forewing stridulation.
Amblycorypha rotundifolia
rattler round-winged katydid, Round-winged Katydids
Amblycorypha rotundifolia, commonly known as the rattler round-winged katydid, is a phaneropterine katydid in the family Tettigoniidae. The species is characterized by its rounded wings with venation that closely resembles leaf veins, providing effective camouflage. It belongs to a genus of katydids known for their acoustic communication and cryptic morphology. The species has been documented as prey for the Great Golden Digger wasp (Sphex ichneumoneus), which paralyzes katydids to provision its underground nests.
Amblycorypha uhleri
Uhler's virtuoso katydid, Uhler's katydid
Amblycorypha uhleri, commonly known as Uhler's virtuoso katydid or Uhler's katydid, is a species of phaneropterine katydid in the family Tettigoniidae. It is a North American species known for its distinctive song produced by stridulation of the forewings. Like other members of the genus Amblycorypha, it exhibits remarkable leaf-mimicry through wing venation patterns and green coloration, serving as camouflage against predators.
Amblyderus granularis
Amblyderus granularis is a small antlike flower beetle in the family Anthicidae, characterized by its compact body form and granular surface texture. The species was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1850 and is known from eastern North America. Like other members of Anthicidae, it exhibits morphological convergence with ants, including an elongated pronotum and constricted body segments.
Amblyderus parviceps
Amblyderus parviceps is a species of antlike flower beetle in the family Anthicidae, described by Casey in 1895. It is distributed across Central America and North America. The species belongs to a family commonly known as antlike flower beetles due to their resemblance to ants in form and behavior. Like other members of Anthicidae, it is likely associated with flowers and vegetation, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Amblygnathus iripennis
Amblygnathus iripennis is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, tribe Harpalini. It was described by Thomas Say in 1823. The species is known from the United States, with records from eastern North America. Like other members of its genus, it is a small carabid beetle associated with moist habitats.
Amblygnathus mexicanus
Amblygnathus mexicanus is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It was described by Bates in 1882 and occurs in North America, with records from Mexico, Panama, and the United States. Like other members of the genus Amblygnathus, it is a ground-dwelling beetle, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented in published literature.
Amblypsilopus bradleii
Amblypsilopus bradleii is a species of long-legged fly in the family Dolichopodidae, first described by Van Duzee in 1915. It belongs to the subfamily Sciapodinae, a group characterized by elongated legs and slender bodies. The species is documented through limited observation records, with most information inferred from its placement within a well-studied family of predatory flies.
Amblypsilopus scintillans
A small species of long-legged fly in the family Dolichopodidae, characterized by sexual dimorphism in coxa coloration and a shiny, metallic body. It occurs in eastern North America and is one of the more frequently observed species in its genus, with over 1,500 documented records. The species name refers to its shining appearance.
Amblyptilia pica
Geranium Plume Moth
Amblyptilia pica is a plume moth in the family Pterophoridae, commonly known as the geranium plume moth. First described by Walsingham in 1880, this species exhibits a broad transcontinental distribution across North America. Adults are characterized by dark grey forewings mottled with black and a wingspan of 18–23 mm. The species is notable for its larval leaf-mining behavior on diverse host plants and for overwintering as an adult.
Amblyscirtes
Roadside-Skippers
Amblyscirtes is a genus of skipper butterflies in the family Hesperiidae, commonly known as Roadside-Skippers. The genus was established by Samuel Hubbard Scudder in 1872. Species in this genus are small, relatively inconspicuous skippers found primarily in North America. The caterpillars feed on grasses, and adults are typically associated with open, disturbed habitats including roadsides and trails.
Amblyscirtes aesculapius
Lace-winged Roadside-Skipper
A small skipper butterfly in the family Hesperiidae, found in the southeastern and south-central United States. Adults have a wingspan of 30–38 mm and are active from March through September, with two generations per year. The common name refers to the lacy pattern on the wings.