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Aneflomorpha luteicornis
Aneflomorpha luteicornis is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Linsley in 1957. It belongs to the tribe Elaphidiini, a diverse group of cerambycine beetles. The specific epithet "luteicornis" refers to the yellowish coloration of the antennae. Distribution records indicate presence in North America, including Mexico and the United States.
Aneflomorpha rectilinea
Aneflomorpha rectilinea is a longhorn beetle species in the tribe Elaphidiini, described by Thomas L. Casey in 1924. It belongs to a genus of small to medium-sized cerambycids found primarily in North America. The species is rarely encountered in collections and poorly documented in the literature.
Aneflomorpha seminuda
Aneflomorpha seminuda is a species of longhorn beetle (family Cerambycidae) in the tribe Elaphidiini. It was described by Thomas L. Casey in 1912 and occurs in North America. The species is part of a genus of small to medium-sized cerambycids commonly associated with woody vegetation. Specific biological details remain poorly documented in published literature.
Aneflus obscurus
Aneflus obscurus is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1873. It belongs to the tribe Elaphidiini within the subfamily Cerambycinae. The species is documented from both the United States and Mexico based on occurrence records.
Aneflus prolixus fisheri
Aneflus prolixus fisheri is a subspecies of longhorn beetle described by Knull in 1934. It belongs to the tribe Elaphidiini within the subfamily Cerambycinae of Cerambycidae. The subspecies is distributed in North America and Middle America, with records from Mexico. Very little specific information is available about this subspecies beyond its taxonomic classification and geographic distribution.
Anelaphus albofasciatus
Anelaphus albofasciatus is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Linell in 1897. It belongs to the tribe Elaphidiini, a diverse group of cerambycine beetles. The species epithet "albofasciatus" (white-banded) suggests distinctive pale markings on the elytra or body. Like other members of the genus Anelaphus, it is likely associated with dead or dying woody vegetation.
Anelaphus brevidens
Anelaphus brevidens is a species of longhorned beetle (family Cerambycidae) in the tribe Elaphidiini. It was described by Schaeffer in 1908. The genus Anelaphus includes species commonly known as twig pruners, whose larvae develop within living branches of deciduous trees and cut the branch internally before pupation. Specific biological details for A. brevidens remain poorly documented in published literature.
Anelaphus brummermannae
Anelaphus brummermannae is a species of longhorned beetle (family Cerambycidae) described in 2020 by Lingafelter. It belongs to the tribe Elaphidiini, a group of small to medium-sized cerambycids often associated with dead or dying woody vegetation. The genus Anelaphus includes species commonly known as twig pruners, whose larvae develop in living branches of hardwood trees and characteristically prune the twig before pupation. As a recently described species, detailed biological information remains limited.
Anelaphus cinereus
Anelaphus cinereus is a species of longhorn beetle (family Cerambycidae) described by Guillaume-Antoine Olivier in 1795. It belongs to the tribe Elaphidiini within the subfamily Cerambycinae. The species is native to North America and Middle America, with distribution records from the Bahamas and Bermuda. Like other members of the genus Anelaphus, it is likely associated with woody plants, though specific host relationships remain poorly documented.
Anelaphus debilis
Anelaphus debilis is a species of longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae) described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1854. It belongs to the tribe Elaphidiini, a group of cerambycids commonly known as flat-faced longhorns. The species is known from North and Central America, with records from the United States, Mexico, and Honduras.
Anelaphus dentatus
twig pruner
Anelaphus dentatus is a species of longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae) described by Chemsak in 1962. The species belongs to the twig pruner genus Anelaphus, whose larvae develop within living branches of deciduous trees and characteristically prune the branch internally before pupation. The cut end of pruned branches is distinctive and can be used to detect larval presence. Like other members of its genus, it is associated with oak (Quercus) hosts.
Anelaphus magnipunctatus
Anelaphus magnipunctatus is a longhorned beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Knull in 1934. It belongs to the tribe Elaphidiini, a group commonly known as flat-faced longhorns. The species is native to North America. Like other members of the genus Anelaphus, it is likely associated with woody vegetation, though specific biological details remain poorly documented.
Anelaphus moestus
Anelaphus moestus is a longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae) described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1854. The species occurs in North America and Mexico. It belongs to the tribe Elaphidiini, a group of cerambycids commonly associated with woody plants. Specific details about its biology and ecology remain poorly documented in published literature.
Anelaphus moestus moestus
Anelaphus moestus moestus is a subspecies of longhorned beetle in the family Cerambycidae. The species Anelaphus moestus belongs to the elaphidiine group of cerambycids, a diverse assemblage of small to medium-sized beetles often associated with woody vegetation. The subspecific epithet indicates this is the nominate form of the species. Records indicate presence in North America and Middle America, with documented occurrences in the United States and Mexico.
Anelaphus piceus
Anelaphus piceus is a species of longhorned beetle in the family Cerambycidae, tribe Elaphidiini. It was described by Chemsak in 1962. The genus Anelaphus, commonly known as twig pruners, includes species whose larvae bore into living branches of deciduous trees and characteristically cut the branch internally before pupation, causing the distal portion to fall to the ground.
Anelaphus pumilus
Anelaphus pumilus is a species of longhorn beetle (family Cerambycidae) described by Newman in 1840. It belongs to the tribe Elaphidiini within the subfamily Cerambycinae. The species is recorded from North America, including Ontario, Canada, and the United States. As with other members of the genus Anelaphus, it is likely associated with woody vegetation, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Anelaphus subinermis
Anelaphus subinermis is a species of longhorned beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Linsley in 1957. It belongs to the tribe Elaphidiini, a group commonly known as flat-faced longhorns. The genus Anelaphus includes species commonly referred to as twig pruners, whose larvae develop within living branches of deciduous trees and prune the twigs before pupation. Specific details about this species' biology and host associations remain poorly documented compared to better-known congeners such as Anelaphus villosus and A. parallelus.
Anelaphus submoestus
Anelaphus submoestus is a species of longhorned beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Linsley in 1942. The genus Anelaphus includes several twig pruner species whose larvae develop in living branches of deciduous trees, particularly oaks. Adults are typically active in spring and early summer. The species is known from North America, including Mexico and the United States.
Anelaphus villosus
Twig Pruner
Anelaphus villosus, commonly known as the twig pruner, is a longhorn beetle (family Cerambycidae) found in eastern North America. The species is notable for its distinctive larval behavior: larvae bore into living twigs and branches of deciduous trees, then cut through the wood internally before pupation, causing the branch tips to fall. The cut surface is characteristically smooth and concave, distinguishing it from similar twig-damaging beetles. Anelaphus parallelus has been synonymized with this species.
Anelosimus analyticus
Anelosimus analyticus is a species of cobweb spider in the family Theridiidae. It was described by Chamberlin in 1924. The species is found in the United States and Mexico. It belongs to a genus that includes both solitary and subsocial species, though the social behavior of A. analyticus specifically has not been documented.
Anelpistus americanus
Anelpistus americanus is a species of false longhorn beetle in the family Stenotrachelidae, a group sometimes referred to as false longhorn beetles due to their superficial resemblance to true longhorns (Cerambycidae). The species was described by Horn in 1870 and is known from North America, with records including Québec, Canada. Members of this family are generally small beetles and are not well studied compared to their more conspicuous relatives.
Anelpistus canadensis
Canadian False Long-horned Beetle
Anelpistus canadensis is a species of false longhorn beetle in the family Stenotrachelidae, described by Mank in 1942. It is found in North America, with records from Alberta and British Columbia in Canada. The family Stenotrachelidae, commonly known as false longhorn beetles, is a small group of beetles within the superfamily Cucujoidea.
Anemosella nevalis
Anemosella nevalis is a species of snout moth in the family Pyralidae. It was described by William Barnes and Foster Hendrickson Benjamin in 1925. The species is known from arid regions of the southwestern United States.
Aneurus borealis
Aneurus borealis is a species of flat bug in the family Aradidae, described by Picchi in 1977. It is distributed in North America. Members of the genus Aneurus are generally associated with decaying wood and fungal habitats. The species belongs to a family characterized by dorsoventrally flattened bodies adapted for living in tight spaces under bark.
Aneurus simplex
Aneurus simplex is a species of flat bug in the family Aradidae, order Hemiptera. The species is known from North America. Flat bugs in this family are typically associated with decaying wood and fungal habitats.
Anhimella
A small genus of owlet moths in the family Noctuidae, containing three recognized species. The genus was established by McDunnough in 1943. Species occur in North America, with records from both eastern and western regions. Adults are nocturnal and belong to the diverse subfamily Noctuinae.
Anhypotrix
Anhypotrix is a genus of owlet moths in the family Noctuidae, established in 2010. It contains a single described species, Anhypotrix tristis, originally described by Barnes & McDunnough in 1910. The genus is placed in the tribe Eriopygini within the subfamily Noctuinae. Very few observations of this genus exist in public databases.
Anicla
Anicla is a genus of owlet moths in the family Noctuidae, established by Grote in 1874. The genus currently comprises approximately 18 recognized species distributed across North America. Species within Anicla are divided into three subgenera: Anicla, Euagrotis (formerly treated as a separate genus), and an unassigned group. The genus includes the Green Cutworm Moth (Anicla infecta), which is frequently observed at blacklight traps during autumn.
Anicla beata
Anicla beata is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It was described by Grote in 1883 and is found in North America. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10904. Limited observational data exists for this species, with few documented records compared to more common relatives in the genus.
Anicla digna
Anicla digna is a noctuid moth species described by Morrison in 1875. It is a small owlet moth with a wingspan of approximately 30 mm. The species occurs in North America, with documented records from Texas and South Carolina.
Anicla espoetia
Anicla espoetia is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Dyar in 1910. It belongs to a genus of moths commonly known as cutworms or darts. The species is found in both North America and Middle America. Like other members of the genus Anicla, it is likely nocturnal and attracted to light sources.
Anicla exuberans
Exuberant Dart
Anicla exuberans is a noctuid moth known as the Exuberant Dart, first described by John Bernhardt Smith in 1898. It is characterized by a moderate wingspan of 37–41 mm and a univoltine life cycle with adults active during summer months. The species occupies dry interior habitats across western North America, ranging from central Mexico to the Canadian prairies.
Anicla forbesi
Forbes' Dart
Anicla forbesi (Forbes' Dart) is a noctuid moth species distributed across northeastern and north-central North America. Adults are active during summer months, with flight records from June through August. The species has a wingspan of approximately 35 mm. Larvae have been successfully reared on timothy grass (Phleum pratense) and likely feed on various native grasses in natural habitats.
Anicla illapsa
Snowy Dart
Anicla illapsa, commonly known as the snowy dart, is a moth in the family Noctuidae. It occurs across eastern and central North America, with adults active from spring through fall. The species has a wingspan of 29–35 mm and produces two generations per year.
Anicla infecta
Green Cutworm Moth, Green Cutworm
Anicla infecta is a noctuid moth native to the Americas, ranging from southeastern Canada to South America. The species is known by two common names reflecting its life stages: the green cutworm (larva) and green cutworm moth (adult). Adults have a wingspan of 30–35 mm and are active from June through September. The species is attracted to blacklight and has been documented visiting flowers as a pollinator.
Anicla mus
Anicla mus is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, described by J. Donald Lafontaine in 2004. It belongs to the genus Anicla, a group of small to medium-sized noctuid moths found in North America. The species is part of the diverse noctuid fauna attracted to blacklights during fall and early winter months. Like other members of its genus, it is likely nocturnal in its adult activity pattern.
Anicla simplicius
Simple Dart
Anicla simplicius, commonly known as the Simple Dart, is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. The species was described by Morrison in 1874 and is distributed across North America. It is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10907. As a member of the Noctuinae subfamily, it belongs to a large group of owlet moths that are primarily nocturnal and often attracted to artificial light sources.
Anicla sullivani
Sullivan's anicla
Anicla sullivani, or Sullivan's anicla, is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. It was described by Lafontaine in 2004. The species is found in North America and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10901.1. Like other members of the genus Anicla, it is a nocturnal moth attracted to light sources.
Anicla tenuescens
Anicla tenuescens is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. The species was described by Smith in 1890, originally placed in the genus Peridroma. It is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10909. Records indicate presence in North America, specifically in Manitoba, Canada. The genus Anicla includes species commonly known as green cutworm moths, though specific common names for A. tenuescens have not been documented.
Anicla tepperi
Black-girdled Dart
Anicla tepperi is a moth in the family Noctuidae, commonly known as the Black-girdled Dart. The species occurs in central North America, ranging from eastern Manitoba and the Alberta foothills south to southern Colorado. Adults have a wingspan of 36–40 mm and fly from June to July. The larvae feed on grasses in the family Poaceae.
Anillinus arenicollis
Anillinus arenicollis is a species of minute ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It belongs to a genus of small, often eyeless or reduced-eyed beetles adapted to subterranean or soil-dwelling habits. The species epithet 'arenicollis' suggests association with sandy habitats. Members of Anillinus are among the smallest carabid beetles and are poorly known due to their cryptic lifestyle.
Anillinus balli
Anillinus balli is a small ground beetle in the family Carabidae, described in 2004 by Sokolov and Carlton. It is one of numerous species in the genus Anillinus, a group of minute carabids characterized by reduced eyes and elongated appendages adapted for subterranean life. The species is found in the United States. Like other members of its genus, it is likely adapted to mesic forest habitats with deep leaf litter and soil crevices.
Anillinus barberi
Anillinus barberi is a small carabid beetle in the tribe Bembidiini, described by Jeannel in 1963. It belongs to a genus of minute ground beetles characterized by reduced or absent eyes and elongated appendages adapted for subterranean life. The species is known from the United States and is part of a poorly studied group of beetles with limited published ecological data.
Anillinus chilhowee
Anillinus chilhowee is a small ground beetle (Carabidae) in the tribe Bembidiini, described by Sokolov in 2011. It belongs to the genus Anillinus, a group of minute, eyeless or nearly eyeless beetles adapted to subterranean or deep soil habitats. The species epithet references the Chilhowee region, likely indicating its type locality in the southeastern United States.
Anillinus davidsoni
Anillinus davidsoni is a species of small ground beetle in the family Carabidae, described by Sokolov in 2012. It belongs to the tribe Bembidiini and subtribe Anillina, a group of minute, often eyeless or reduced-eyed beetles adapted to subterranean or cryptic habitats. The genus Anillinus is endemic to North America, with species distributed primarily in the eastern and central United States.
Anillinus dentatus
Anillinus dentatus is a species of minute ground beetle in the family Carabidae. Members of the genus Anillinus are eyeless, subterranean beetles adapted to life in soil and cave environments. The specific epithet "dentatus" refers to toothed characteristics, likely of the mandibles or elytral margins. These beetles are part of the diverse North American cave beetle fauna, with species in this genus primarily distributed in the eastern and central United States.
Anillinus depressus
Anillinus depressus is a small ground beetle in the family Carabidae, described by Jeannel in 1963. It belongs to the subtribe Anillina, a group of minute carabids adapted to subterranean or cryptic habitats. The species is recorded from the United States and is part of the North American fauna of anilline beetles.
Anillinus elongatus
Anillinus elongatus is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, first described by Jeannel in 1963. It belongs to the genus Anillinus, a group of small, often eyeless or reduced-eyed beetles typically associated with subterranean or soil-dwelling habitats. The species is known from the United States, with records indicating presence in North America. Like other members of the subtribe Anillina, it is likely adapted to specialized microhabitats such as leaf litter, soil, or caves.
Anillinus kingi
Anillinus kingi is a species of minute ground beetle in the family Carabidae, described by Sokolov in 2012. The genus Anillinus comprises small, often eyeless or reduced-eyed beetles adapted to subterranean or hypogean habitats. Members of this genus are typically found in soil, leaf litter, or caves in North America. Anillinus kingi is known from the United States.
Anillinus murrayae
Anillinus murrayae is a small ground beetle in the family Carabidae, described by Sokolov and Carlton in 2004. It belongs to the genus Anillinus, a group of minute, eyeless or nearly eyeless beetles adapted to subterranean and soil-dwelling lifestyles. The species is known from the United States. Like other members of its genus, it likely inhabits deep soil and leaf litter layers in forested environments.