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Anthicus flavicans
Golden Antlike Flower Beetle
Anthicus flavicans is a species of antlike flower beetle in the family Anthicidae. It is found in North America, with records from multiple Canadian provinces including Alberta, British Columbia, and Manitoba. The species is known by the common name Golden Antlike Flower Beetle. As a member of Anthicidae, it exhibits the characteristic ant-mimicking morphology typical of this family.
Anthicus lecontei
Leconte's Antlike Flower Beetle
Anthicus lecontei is a species of antlike flower beetle in the family Anthicidae. The species is found in Central America and North America, with distribution records from Alberta, Canada to Middle America. As an anthicid beetle, it exhibits the characteristic ant-like appearance common to this family. Published observations of this species remain limited.
Anthicus lutulentus
antlike flower beetle
Anthicus lutulentus is a species of antlike flower beetle described by Casey in 1895. The species belongs to the family Anthicidae, a group of small beetles that often mimic ants in appearance and behavior. It has been recorded across North America and Central America, with observations spanning from Canada (Alberta) through the United States to Middle America. The species is one of approximately 28 documented observations on iNaturalist, indicating it is not frequently encountered by naturalists.
Anthicus maritimus
antlike flower beetle
Anthicus maritimus is a species of antlike flower beetle in the family Anthicidae, described by LeConte in 1851. The species is distributed across Central America and North America. Like other members of the genus Anthicus, it exhibits the characteristic ant-like appearance that gives the group its common name. The specific epithet 'maritimus' suggests an association with coastal or maritime environments, though the precise habitat preferences remain poorly documented.
Anthicus nanus
Anthicus nanus is a species of antlike flower beetle in the family Anthicidae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1851. The species exhibits the characteristic compact body form and ant-mimicking appearance typical of the genus Anthicus. It occurs across a broad geographic range spanning temperate and subtropical regions of North America and Central America.
Anthicus rufulus
Anthicus rufulus is a species of antlike flower beetle in the family Anthicidae. The species was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1852. It is found in North America. Like other members of Anthicidae, it exhibits ant-mimicry in its body form and movement patterns.
Anthidiellum notatum
Northern Rotund-Resin Bee
Anthidiellum notatum, commonly known as the northern rotund-resin bee, is a solitary bee in the family Megachilidae. It is distributed across North America, with five recognized subspecies showing regional variation. As a member of the tribe Anthidiini, it belongs to a group commonly called resin bees for their use of plant resins in nest construction.
Anthidiellum robertsoni
Anthidiellum robertsoni is a species of bee in the family Megachilidae, order Hymenoptera. It is a member of the tribe Anthidiini, commonly known as wool-carder bees or potter bees. The species was described by Cockerell in 1904. Like other members of its genus, it is likely a solitary bee that constructs nests using plant materials. The species occurs in North America.
Anthidium edwardsii
Edwards' Woolcarder
Anthidium edwardsii is a solitary bee in the family Megachilidae, commonly known as the wool carder bees. The species was described by Cresson in 1878 and occurs in North America. Like other Anthidium species, females collect plant fibers from hairy leaves to construct nest cells. The species has undergone several taxonomic revisions, with three junior synonyms synonymized under the current name.
Anthidium emarginatum
Emarginated Carder Bee
Anthidium emarginatum is a species of solitary bee in the family Megachilidae, commonly known as the Emarginated Carder Bee. First described by Thomas Say in 1824, this species belongs to the genus Anthidium, which includes bees known for collecting plant fibers (carding) to line their nest cells. The species is native to North America.
Anthocharis lanceolata
Gray Marble
Anthocharis lanceolata, commonly known as the gray marble, is a butterfly species in the family Pieridae. First described by Hippolyte Lucas in 1852, this species occurs along the west coast of North America from Canada to the United States. Like other members of the genus Anthocharis, males typically display orange or yellow wing tips. The species is part of a group known for hilltopping behavior, where males patrol ridge tops and summits seeking females.
Anthocharis sara pseudothoosa
False Thoosa Orangetip
A subspecies of orangetip butterfly in the family Pieridae. It is closely related to other Anthocharis sara subspecies and shares the characteristic orange-tipped forewings of the species group. The subspecific epithet 'pseudothoosa' indicates its taxonomic relationship to the nominate form.
Anthocharis thoosa
Southwestern Orangetip
Anthocharis thoosa is a butterfly in the family Pieridae, commonly known as the southwestern orangetip. It belongs to the Anthocharis sara species group, one of four distinct species groups of North American Anthocharis. DNA barcoding studies confirm it as a valid species, separated from A. sara and A. julia by more than 2% COI sequence divergence. It exhibits the largest intraspecific barcode divergence within its species group, with identifiable haplotypes across different metapopulations.
Anthocomus equestris
Eurasian Red-and-black Melyrid
Anthocomus equestris is a soft-winged flower beetle in the family Melyridae, characterized by its red-and-black coloration. The species is native to Eurasia and has been introduced to the eastern United States, where it has established populations. It belongs to the subgenus Celidus within the genus Anthocomus.
Anthocoris antevolens
minute pirate bug
Anthocoris antevolens is a species of minute pirate bug in the family Anthocoridae, native to North America. Research has documented significant geographic variation in mating behavior among populations from British Columbia, Washington, and California, with asymmetric compatibility patterns in interpopulation crosses. Like other Anthocoris species, it is presumed to be a predatory true bug, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Anthocoris bakeri
minute pirate bug
Anthocoris bakeri is a species of minute pirate bug in the family Anthocoridae, a group of predatory true bugs. It occurs in North America. As a member of the genus Anthocoris, it is part of a diverse group of small predatory insects commonly found on trees and shrubs. The species was described by Poppius in 1913.
Anthocoris dimorphicus
Anthocoris dimorphicus is a species of minute pirate bug in the family Anthocoridae, described by Anderson & Kelton in 1963. It occurs in North America, including the Nearctic region and parts of Beringia. As a member of the Anthocoris genus, it likely shares the predatory habits typical of this group, though specific biological details remain poorly documented.
Anthocoris musculus
minute pirate bug
Anthocoris musculus is a species of minute pirate bug in the family Anthocoridae, found across Europe, Northern Asia (excluding China), and North America. At 3.4–4.0 millimeters, it is notably larger than many congeners. The species is associated with cottonwood, willow, and other deciduous trees and shrubs, and has been documented as a predator of red mites and eye-spotted bud moth in orchard settings.
Anthocoris tomentosus
Anthocoris tomentosus is a minute pirate bug in the family Anthocoridae, a group of predatory true bugs. Like other members of the genus Anthocoris, it is a small insect that preys on other small arthropods. The species is found in North America, including western regions and areas of California. Specific details about its biology and ecology are limited in published literature.
Anthomyia obscuripennis
Anthomyia obscuripennis is a species of root-maggot fly in the family Anthomyiidae, described by Bigot in 1886. It is recorded from the United States. As a member of Anthomyiidae, it likely develops in association with decaying organic matter or plant roots, though specific biological details remain poorly documented.
Anthonomus albopilosus
Black Toothed Croton Weevil
Anthonomus albopilosus is a species of true weevil described by Dietz in 1891. It belongs to the genus Anthonomus, a large group of weevils commonly associated with plants. The common name 'Black Toothed Croton Weevil' suggests a possible association with croton plants (genus Croton), though this relationship has not been formally documented in available sources. The species is recorded from North America with limited observational data.
Anthonomus convictus
Anthonomus convictus is a small weevil species described by Gates and Burke in 1972. It has been documented living within the galls formed by the moth Heliozela aesella, making it one of the few weevils known to inhabit lepidopteran galls. The species is known from limited observations in eastern North America.
Anthonomus decipiens
Anthonomus decipiens is a species of true weevil in the family Curculionidae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1876. It is native to North America. Like other members of the genus Anthonomus, it possesses the characteristic elongated snout (rostrum) typical of weevils. The species is known from a limited number of observations, with records primarily from the southwestern United States.
Anthonomus extensus
Anthonomus extensus is a species of weevil in the family Curculionidae, described by Clark & Burke in 2005. The species is currently provisionally accepted in taxonomic databases. As a member of the genus Anthonomus, it belongs to a group commonly known as cotton or strawberry bud weevils, though specific ecological details for this species remain limited. It has been recorded from British Columbia, Canada.
Anthonomus fulvus
Red Winecup Weevil, Winecup Weevil
Anthonomus fulvus, commonly known as the red winecup weevil or winecup weevil, is a species of true weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae. First described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1858, this small beetle is found in North America. It belongs to the large genus Anthonomus, which includes numerous weevil species associated with various plants. The common name "winecup weevil" likely derives from an association with plants in the genus Callirhoe, commonly known as winecups.
Anthonomus haematopus
Red-winged Weevil
Anthonomus haematopus is a species of true weevil in the family Curculionidae, commonly known as the Red-winged Weevil. It is native to North America and has been recorded across multiple Canadian provinces. The specific epithet "haematopus" (from Greek "haima" meaning blood and "pous" meaning foot) likely refers to reddish coloration on the legs or body. As with other members of the large genus Anthonomus, it is presumably associated with plants, though specific host relationships remain undocumented in available sources.
Anthonomus ligatus
Devilweed Weevil
Anthonomus ligatus is a species of true weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae. It is found in North America. The species is commonly known as the Devilweed Weevil.
Anthonomus morulus
Anthonomus morulus is a species of weevil in the family Curculionidae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1876. It belongs to the large genus Anthonomus, which contains numerous species associated with various host plants. The species is recorded from North America, though detailed biological information remains limited. As with many Anthonomus species, it is likely associated with specific plant hosts, but these relationships have not been well documented.
Anthonomus nebulosus
Anthonomus nebulosus is a species of true weevil in the family Curculionidae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1876. It is a small beetle distributed across North America, with records from Canada and the United States. As a member of the large genus Anthonomus, which includes numerous agricultural pests, this species shares the characteristic elongated snout and compact body form typical of weevils. Specific details regarding its biology, host associations, and economic significance remain poorly documented.
Anthonomus nubilus
Anthonomus nubilus is a species of weevil in the family Curculionidae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1876. It is provisionally accepted in taxonomic databases and has been recorded from North America. The genus Anthonomus is well-known for containing several agricultural pests, including the cotton boll weevil (A. grandis), though specific ecological details for A. nubilus remain poorly documented in available literature.
Anthonomus ornatulus
Anthonomus ornatulus is a small weevil species in the family Curculionidae, first described by Dietz in 1891. It occurs in North America, with records from the southwestern United States. The species belongs to a large genus of weevils commonly known as flower weevils or bud weevils, many of which are associated with specific host plants. Published records of this species are sparse, and detailed biological information remains limited.
Anthonomus pusillus
Anthonomus pusillus is a species of true weevil in the family Curculionidae. The species was described by Clark in 1990 and is known to occur in North America. As a member of the genus Anthonomus, it belongs to a group of weevils commonly known as flower weevils or bud weevils, many of which are associated with plants in the family Malvaceae. Specific biological details for this species remain poorly documented.
Anthonomus rubi
strawberry blossom weevil, strawberry-blossom weevil
Anthonomus rubi is a small weevil native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa that has become established in North America (first detected in British Columbia, Canada in 2019, then Washington State, USA in 2021). It is a major agricultural pest of strawberry and raspberry, with females laying single eggs in unopened flower buds before severing the stalk, causing bud death and yield losses up to 80% in severe cases. The species has been observed to exhibit prolonged adult activity year-round in protected cultivation systems, with recent documentation of direct fruit feeding behavior in addition to traditional bud damage.
Anthonomus rubidus
Anthonomus rubidus is a species of true weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae. It was described by J.L. LeConte in 1876. The species is known from North America, with records from Canada including British Columbia, Ontario, and Québec. Beyond these basic taxonomic and distributional facts, little detailed information about its biology or ecology is documented in available sources.
Anthonomus rufipes
Anthonomus rufipes is a species of true weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae. The species was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1876. It is distributed across North America, with confirmed records from Canada (Alberta, Québec, and Saskatchewan) and the United States. As a member of the genus Anthonomus, it belongs to a group commonly known as cotton boll weevils and related species, many of which are associated with plants in the family Malvaceae.
Anthonomus sexguttatus
Anthonomus sexguttatus is a species of weevil in the family Curculionidae, first described by Dietz in 1891. It is a member of the large genus Anthonomus, which includes numerous species associated with various host plants. The specific epithet "sexguttatus" (six-spotted) suggests a distinctive spotted color pattern, though detailed descriptions of its morphology are limited in available sources. The species has been recorded in North America.
Anthonomus squamosus
Anthonomus squamosus is a species of true weevil in the family Curculionidae. It was described by J.L. LeConte in 1876. The species belongs to a species group characterized by distinctive scale patterns on the rostrum and body. It is native to North America.
Anthonomus suturalis
Sutured Weevil
Anthonomus suturalis is a species of true weevil in the family Curculionidae. It is found in North America, with records from Canada (British Columbia, Ontario, Québec) and the United States. The species was described by John LeConte in 1824. As a member of the large genus Anthonomus, it shares the characteristic elongated snout and compact body form typical of weevils in this group.
Anthonomus texanus
Anthonomus texanus is a species of true weevil in the family Curculionidae, described by Dietz in 1891. It is native to North America. Like other members of the genus Anthonomus, it is likely associated with plants, though specific host relationships and ecological details remain poorly documented. The species is represented by very few observations in biodiversity databases, indicating it is either genuinely rare, undercollected, or restricted in distribution.
Anthonomus xanthoxyli
Colima Anthonomine Weevil
Anthonomus xanthoxyli is a species of true weevil in the family Curculionidae, described by Linell in 1897. It is known from North America. The common name 'Colima Anthonomine Weevil' suggests a possible association with the genus Xanthoxylum (prickly ash), though this relationship remains undocumented in the available sources. As with other Anthonomus species, it likely exhibits the characteristic elongated snout and compact body form typical of flower weevils.
Anthophila alpinella
Anthophila alpinella is a moth in the family Choreutidae. It ranges across western North America from the northeastern United States and southern Canada to British Columbia, the Rocky Mountains, and along the Pacific Coast to California. The species is recognized by cream forewings with heavy brown dusting. Larvae feed on Urtica species, including stinging nettle, and construct webs at leaf tips.
Anthophora abrupta
Abrupt Digger Bee
Anthophora abrupta is a solitary digger bee in the family Apidae, native to North America. It is known for nesting gregariously, where females are attracted to existing nest sites through visual cues and pheromones. The species has been observed using root plates in forested habitats as nesting substrates. Females mate once, while males are capable of multiple matings.
Anthophora crotchii
Anthophora crotchii is a species of digger bee in the family Apidae, first described by Ezra Townsend Cresson in 1879 and named after entomologist George Robert Crotch. It belongs to the genus Anthophora, a group of solitary, ground-nesting bees commonly known as digger bees. The species occurs in North America. Like other members of its genus, it is expected to be a solitary bee that excavates nests in soil, though specific biological details remain poorly documented in published literature.
Anthophora hololeuca
Anthophora hololeuca is a solitary digger bee in the family Apidae, first described by Cockerell in 1923. Like other members of the genus Anthophora, it is a ground-nesting bee that excavates burrows in soil or sand substrates. The species occurs in North America and Middle America, though specific details of its biology remain poorly documented compared to better-studied congeners such as Anthophora bomboides.
Anthophora ursina
Anthophora ursina is a solitary digger bee in the family Apidae, native to North America. As a member of the genus Anthophora, it is part of a group of ground-nesting bees commonly known as digger bees. The species was described by Cresson in 1869.
Anthophora walshii
Walsh's anthophora
Anthophora walshii is a species of anthophorine bee in the family Apidae. It is found in North America. Males and females exhibit sexual dimorphism in size, with males generally larger than females. Males can reach up to 16 mm in length with an abdomen breadth of 6 mm, while females grow to approximately 14 mm in length with an abdomen breadth of 5 mm. The species is part of the diverse Anthophora genus, which includes many digger bee species.
Anthophorula nitens
Shining Mini-Digger
Anthophorula nitens is a small bee species in the family Apidae, tribe Exomalopsini, commonly known as the Shining Mini-Digger. It was first described by Cockerell in 1915 under the basionym Exomalopsis nitens. The species is native to North America and belongs to a genus of solitary bees that are typically associated with ground-nesting habits. Like other members of Exomalopsini, it likely exhibits specialized pollen-collecting structures and solitary reproductive behavior.
Anthophylax cyaneus
Red-footed Longhorn Beetle
Anthophylax cyaneus is a species of long-horned beetle in the family Cerambycidae, subfamily Lepturinae. It is commonly known as the Red-footed Longhorn Beetle. The species is distributed across eastern and central North America, including Canada and the United States. It belongs to the tribe Oxymirini, a group of flower-visiting longhorn beetles.
Anthopotamus
hacklegilled burrower mayflies
Anthopotamus is a genus of hacklegilled burrower mayflies in the family Potamanthidae, established by McCafferty & Bae in 1990. The genus contains at least four described species distributed in North America. Larvae are specialized burrowers in riverine substrates, notable for their fossorial lifestyle in the hyporheic zone using tusk-like structures for excavation. Adults are short-lived and primarily reproductive.
Anthopotamus myops
hacklegilled burrower mayfly
Anthopotamus myops is a species of hacklegilled burrower mayfly in the family Potamanthidae. It inhabits freshwater environments in southeastern Canada and the eastern United States. As a member of the order Ephemeroptera, it has a short adult lifespan and aquatic nymphal stages.