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Bagisara albicosta
Bagisara albicosta is a noctuid moth described by Schaus in 1911. It belongs to the subfamily Bagisarinae, a small group of moths whose biology remains poorly documented. The species occurs in North America. Like other members of its genus, it appears to be infrequently encountered and has attracted limited scientific study.
Bagisara laverna
Bagisara laverna is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, originally described by Druce in 1889. It belongs to the subfamily Bagisarinae, a relatively small and understudied group within the Noctuidae. The species is documented in North America with 175 observations on iNaturalist, suggesting it is not rare but not extensively studied. Its biology and ecology remain poorly documented in scientific literature.
Bagisara oula
Bagisara oula is an owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Harrison Gray Dyar in 1913. It is found in North America. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9173. Available sources provide minimal biological detail beyond its taxonomic placement and geographic distribution.
Bagisara rectifascia
Straight-lined Mallow Moth, Three-lined Bagisera Moth, Straight Lined Mallow Moth
Bagisara rectifascia is a noctuid moth found in North America. It is commonly known as the Straight-lined Mallow Moth due to its distinctive wing pattern. The species was first described by Grote in 1874 under the basionym Schinia rectifascia. It belongs to the subfamily Bagisarinae within the owlet moth family Noctuidae.
Bagous bituberosus
Bagous bituberosus is a species of true weevil in the family Curculionidae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1876. The species is known from North America, with confirmed records from Canada and the United States. Like other members of the genus Bagous, it is associated with aquatic or semi-aquatic habitats. The specific epithet 'bituberosus' refers to a morphological feature of two tubercles or protuberances.
Bagous buchanani
Bagous buchanani is a species of true weevil in the family Curculionidae, described by O'Brien & Wibmer in 1982. It is known from North America. The genus Bagous comprises aquatic and semi-aquatic weevils, though species-specific ecological details for this taxon remain undocumented.
Bagous californicus
Bagous californicus is a species of true weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae. It was described by LeConte in 1876 and is found in North America. The genus Bagous comprises aquatic and semi-aquatic weevils, though specific ecological details for this species remain undocumented.
Bagous magister
snout beetle, bark beetle
Bagous magister is a species of weevil in the family Curculionidae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1876. It is a small beetle with the characteristic elongated snout (rostrum) typical of the genus Bagous. The species occurs in North America, with records from the United States and Canada (Ontario). As a member of the Bagous genus, it is associated with aquatic or semi-aquatic habitats, though specific ecological details for this species remain poorly documented.
Bagous obliquus
Bagous obliquus is a species of true weevil in the family Curculionidae. It was described by LeConte in 1876. The species is known from North America, with records from Canada (New Brunswick, Ontario, Québec) and the United States. As a member of the large genus Bagous, it belongs to a group of weevils often associated with aquatic or semi-aquatic habitats, though specific ecological details for this species remain limited.
Bagous pusillus
Bagous pusillus is a species of true weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae, described by LeConte in 1876. It is a small weevil species found in North America. The genus Bagous comprises aquatic and semi-aquatic weevils often associated with wetland habitats, though specific ecological details for this species remain poorly documented.
Bagous restrictus
Bagous restrictus is a small weevil native to North America that has become notable for its exclusive association with the invasive aquatic plant Hydrilla verticillata. It is the only native Bagous species known to utilize this introduced weed as a host. The beetle completes its entire life cycle within Hydrilla tissues, with larvae feeding and developing inside stems and tubers. Its native status and host specificity distinguish it from two introduced biological control agents (Bagous hydrillae and B. affinis) that also target Hydrilla.
Bagous transversus
Bagous transversus is a species of weevil in the family Curculionidae, described by LeConte in 1876. It is known from North America, with records from multiple Canadian provinces including Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, and Nova Scotia. The genus Bagous comprises aquatic or semi-aquatic weevils commonly associated with wetland habitats.
Bagous tuberosus
Bagous tuberosus is a species of true weevil in the family Curculionidae, described by O'Brien & Wibmer in 1982. It is known to occur in North America. The genus Bagous comprises weevils typically associated with aquatic or semi-aquatic habitats, though specific ecological details for this species remain poorly documented.
Baileya
Desert Marigolds
Baileya is a genus of moths in the family Nolidae, subfamily Risobinae, established by Grote in 1895. The genus includes species commonly known as 'desert marigolds,' a name shared with an unrelated plant genus of the same name. The moths are found in North America, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. The genus name creates potential for confusion with Baileya (Asteraceae), a genus of desert wildflowers.
Baileya acadiana
Baileya acadiana is a moth in the family Nolidae, described by Vernon A. Brou in 2004. The species is restricted to the south-central United States, with records from Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. Adults exhibit three generations per year in Louisiana, with broods peaking at approximately sixty-day intervals beginning in early April. The specific epithet "acadiana" refers to the Acadiana region of Louisiana, reflecting the area where the type series was collected.
Baileya australis
Small Baileya Moth
Baileya australis is a small moth in the family Nolidae, first described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1881. The species occurs across eastern and central North America, with adults active from spring through late summer. Multiple generations are produced annually in southern portions of its range.
Baileya dormitans
Sleeping Baileya Moth, Sleeping Baileya
Baileya dormitans, commonly known as the sleeping baileya or sleeping baileya moth, is a species of nolid moth in the family Nolidae. First described by Achille Guenée in 1852, this species occurs in North America. The specific epithet 'dormitans' refers to a sleeping or dormant state, reflected in its common name. It is assigned MONA (Moths of North America) or Hodges number 8971.
Baileya doubledayi
Doubleday's Baileya Moth, Doubleday's baileya
Baileya doubledayi, commonly known as Doubleday's Baileya Moth, is a species of nolid moth in the family Nolidae. The species was first described by Achille Guenée in 1852. It is found across North America, with confirmed records from Canada (Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan) and the United States (Vermont). The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 8969.
Baileya levitans
Pale Baileya Moth, pale baileya
Baileya levitans is a nolid moth in the family Nolidae, described by Smith in 1906. It is one of several species in the genus Baileya found in North America. The species is known from 788 iNaturalist observations and has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 8972. It occurs in the order Lepidoptera, which includes all butterflies and moths.
Baileya ophthalmica
Eyed Baileya Moth, eyed baileya
Baileya ophthalmica, commonly known as the eyed baileya, is a nolid moth in the family Nolidae. The species was described by Achille Guenée in 1852. It is found across North America, with records from the United States and Canada. The MONA (Moth Photographers Group) or Hodges number for this species is 8970.
Bajulata bajula
Bajulata bajula is a treehopper species in the family Membracidae, described by Goding in 1893. It belongs to the tribe Amastrini within the subfamily Smiliinae. The genus Bajulata is monotypic, containing only this species. Records indicate it occurs in Arizona.
Bakerella angulata
Bakerella angulata is a species of planthopper in the family Delphacidae, described by Beamer in 1950. It belongs to the genus Bakerella within the tribe Delphacini. The species has been recorded from Florida in North America. Like other delphacid planthoppers, it is likely associated with grass or sedge hosts, though specific host plant relationships remain undocumented in the available literature.
Bakerella bidens
Bakerella cornigera
Bakerella cornigera is a planthopper species in the family Delphacidae, described by Beamer in 1950. It is native to eastern North America, with records from Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. As a delphacid planthopper, it likely feeds on plant phloem sap using its piercing-sucking mouthparts. The specific epithet "cornigera" (horn-bearing) may refer to morphological features, though this is not confirmed in available sources.
Bakerella minuta
Bakerella minuta is a small delphacid planthopper species described by Beamer in 1950. It belongs to the family Delphacidae, a group of true bugs in the order Hemiptera commonly known as planthoppers. The species is recorded from the southeastern and midwestern United States, specifically Florida, Georgia, and Illinois. As with other members of Delphacidae, it is likely associated with grassland or wetland habitats where host grasses occur.
Bakerella muscotana
Bakerella muscotana is a species of planthopper in the family Delphacidae, described by Beamer in 1946. It belongs to a genus of small, delicate delphacids found in North America. Like other delphacids, it possesses a characteristic movable spur on the hind tibia, a key family trait. The species has been recorded from scattered localities across central and eastern North America.
Balboa
dirt-colored seed bugs
Balboa is a genus of dirt-colored seed bugs in the family Rhyparochromidae, described by Distant in 1893. These true bugs are characterized by their dull, earth-toned coloration and association with plant seeds. The genus includes species such as Balboa ampliata, which has been documented in prairie and foothill habitats in Colorado.
Balboa ampliata
dirt-colored seed bug
Balboa ampliata is a species of dirt-colored seed bug in the family Rhyparochromidae. It is a relatively large member of this family, with adults reaching conspicuous size. The species has been documented feeding on plant seeds and is attracted to lights at night. It occurs in prairie and foothill habitats in western North America, with records from Colorado and surrounding regions.
Balcanocerus fitchi
Balcanocerus fitchi is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, originally described as Idiocerus fitchi by Van Duzee in 1909. Adults measure 5.4–6.2 mm in length and display distinctive coloration including yellow vertex with black spots, orange to brown thorax with spotted patterning, and marked wing edges. The species is associated with hawthorn and crab apple trees in open forest habitats of northeastern North America.
Balclutha abdominalis
Balclutha abdominalis is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Van Duzee in 1892. It is a member of the genus Balclutha, which comprises small, often colorful leafhoppers commonly referred to as sharpshooters or microleafhoppers. The species has been recorded across western and central North America, with distribution records from Alabama, Alberta, British Columbia, California, Colorado, and other regions. Like other members of its genus, it likely inhabits grassy or herbaceous vegetation where it feeds on plant sap.
Balclutha confluens
Balclutha confluens is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Rey in 1894. The genus Balclutha is a large and widespread group of leafhoppers, with many species occurring in grassland and agricultural habitats. This particular species is documented from the northeastern United States, with records from Vermont. Leafhoppers in this genus are typically small, active insects that feed on plant sap and are often abundant in late summer and fall.
Balclutha impunctata
Balclutha impunctata is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, characterized by its small size and distinctive wing patterning. The species is part of the genus Balclutha, which includes numerous microleafhopper species found across various habitats. Like other members of its genus, it is typically associated with grassy and herbaceous vegetation where it feeds on plant sap. The species is known from North America, though specific ecological details remain limited in published literature.
Balclutha nevadensis
Balclutha nevadensis is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Baker in 1903. It belongs to the tribe Macrostelini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. The species epithet 'nevadensis' indicates its association with Nevada. Like other members of the genus Balclutha, it is a small, slender leafhopper typically found in association with grasses.
Balduza bufo
Balduza bufo is a species of planthopper in the family Issidae, first described by Van Duzee in 1923. It belongs to the order Hemiptera, which includes true bugs with piercing-sucking mouthparts. The species is part of the genus Balduza within the tribe Thioniini. Very little specific information is available about this particular species beyond its taxonomic classification and geographic distribution.
Baliosus
Baliosus is a genus of leaf beetles in the family Chrysomelidae, containing at least 40 described species. Members are classified within the subfamily Cassidinae, which includes both tortoise beetles and hispines. The genus was established by Weise in 1905. Species in this genus are primarily found in North America.
Baliosus ferrugineus
Baliosus ferrugineus is a species of leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, subfamily Cassidinae. It was described by Staines in 2006. The species is known from North America, with records from Arizona. Like other members of the genus Baliosus, it belongs to the tribe Chalepini, a group of tortoise beetles characterized by their flattened, often expanded bodies and association with host plants.
Baliosus nervosus
Basswood Leafminer, basswood leaf miner
Baliosus nervosus is a leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, commonly known as the basswood leafminer. It is native to North America and has been recorded from eastern Canada including New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. The species is associated with basswood (Tilia spp.) as its primary host, with adults skeletonizing leaf surfaces and larvae creating leaf mines. It has also been observed mining soybean leaves.
Ballella basicornis
Ballella basicornis is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, described by Knight in 1959. It belongs to the genus Ballella, a small group within the diverse plant bug family. The species is known from limited records in Arizona, USA, and remains poorly documented in scientific literature.
Balsa labecula
white-blotched balsa
Balsa labecula, commonly known as the white-blotched balsa, is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae. It was first described by Grote in 1880 under the basionym Nolaphana labecula. The species is found in North America, with records from Canada (Manitoba, Saskatchewan) and the United States (Vermont).
Balsa tristrigella
Three-lined Balsa Moth
Balsa tristrigella, commonly known as the Three-lined Balsa Moth, is a small noctuid moth native to eastern North America. Adults are active from May through August and are characterized by their modest wingspan of 25–30 mm. The species was originally described by Francis Walker in 1866 under the name Garzana tristrigella before being transferred to the genus Balsa. The larval stage feeds specifically on hawthorns (Crataegus species), establishing a clear host-plant relationship with this genus of shrubs and small trees.
Banasa dimidiata
green burgundy stink bug
Banasa dimidiata is a North American stink bug in the family Pentatomidae, commonly known as the green burgundy stink bug. Adults range 8.5–11.0 mm and display a distinctive color pattern of vibrant green anteriorly and burgundy-brown posteriorly. The species is a plant feeder associated with trees, shrubs, and berries, particularly blueberries. It occurs transcontinentally across Canada and the United States, with peak activity from June through July.
Banasa euchlora
juniper stink bug, jade stinkbug
Banasa euchlora, commonly known as the juniper stink bug or jade stinkbug, is a species of stink bug in the family Pentatomidae. The species is native to North America and is distinguished by its green coloration, which has earned it the common name 'jade stinkbug.' It belongs to a genus of eleven North American species, several of which are difficult to distinguish without microscopic examination.
Banasa grisea
Banasa grisea is a species of stink bug in the family Pentatomidae. It was described by Ruckes in 1957. The species is found in North America, though specific details about its biology, ecology, and appearance remain poorly documented in the available literature.
Banasa packardii
Banasa packardii is a species of stink bug in the family Pentatomidae. It is found in North America. The genus Banasa comprises green stink bugs that are commonly associated with vegetation.
Banasa sordida
Muddy Stink Bug
Banasa sordida is a species of stink bug in the family Pentatomidae, commonly known as the Muddy Stink Bug. It occurs in North America, with documented populations in coastal California where it has been recorded feeding on Monterey cypress and Gowen cypress. Like other members of the genus Banasa, it is a phytophagous true bug that feeds on plant sap.
Banasa subcarnea
Banasa subcarnea is a species of stink bug in the family Pentatomidae, native to North America. It belongs to a genus of eleven species in North America, several of which are visually similar and require microscopic examination for reliable identification. Like other Banasa species, it is associated with woody plants and is not considered an agricultural pest.
Bandara johnsoni
Bandara johnsoni is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, order Hemiptera. The species was originally described as Eutettix johnsoni by Van Duzee in 1894. It belongs to the genus Bandara, a group of true bugs commonly known as leafhoppers.
Bandara parallela
Bandara parallela is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Knull in 1946. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae and tribe Platymetopiini. The species is part of the diverse Hemiptera order, which includes true bugs with piercing-sucking mouthparts. Very little specific biological information is documented for this particular species.
Bandelia
Bandelia is a genus of moths established by Lindsey in 1923, currently classified in the family Erebidae. The genus contains two described species: Bandelia angulata and Bandelia dimera. Its taxonomic placement has been revised multiple times, having previously been assigned to Phytometrinae within Erebidae or Acontiinae within Noctuidae. The genus is known from North America.
Bandelia angulata
Bandelia angulata is a species of moth in the family Erebidae, subfamily Acontiinae, first described by Barnes and Lindsey in 1922. The species is known from North America, with records indicating presence across parts of the continent. As a member of the Acontiinae, it belongs to a diverse group of small to medium-sized noctuoid moths.