North-american-fauna
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Tolype notialis
Small Tolype Moth
Tolype notialis is a species of lappet moth in the family Lasiocampidae, described by Franclemont in 1973. It is commonly known as the Small Tolype Moth. The species belongs to a genus of moths characterized by distinctive tufted or lappet-like projections on their bodies. As a member of the Lasiocampidae, it shares the family's general biology as a medium-sized moth with larvae that feed on woody plants.
Townsendia nigra
Townsendia nigra is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, first described by Back in 1909. As a member of the Diptera order, this predatory fly belongs to a family known for aggressive hunting behavior and strong flight capabilities. The species is part of the genus Townsendia, which contains multiple robber fly species distributed across North America. Specific ecological details about this particular species remain limited in available literature.
Toxonprucha killamae
Toxonprucha killamae is a moth species described by James T. Troubridge in 2020. It belongs to the genus Toxonprucha within the subfamily Erebinae of the family Erebidae. The species was recently described, and published information remains limited. It is part of the diverse assemblage of underwing and related moths in the Noctuoidea superfamily.
Toxonprucha repentis
Toxonprucha repentis is a species of owlet moth in the family Erebidae, described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1881. It is native to North America and has been assigned Hodges number 8673. The species was originally described under the basionym Homopyralis repentis.
Trichodesma texana
Trichodesma texana is a death-watch beetle in the family Ptinidae, described by Schaeffer in 1903. It belongs to a genus of small wood-boring beetles commonly associated with dead or decaying wood. The species is known from North America, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented. Like other members of Ptinidae, it likely plays a role in wood decomposition.
Trichomagdalis
Trichomagdalis is a genus of weevils in the family Curculionidae, described by H.C. Fall in 1913. The genus comprises approximately six species, all described by Fall in the same publication. These beetles are classified as 'wedge-shaped bark weevils,' indicating an association with woody substrates. The genus is part of the hyperdiverse weevil family Curculionidae, one of the largest animal families.
Trichordestra beanii
Bean's Cutworm, Bean's Dart Moth
Trichordestra beanii is a noctuid moth species described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1877. It belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group, characterized by larvae that feed on low vegetation. The species is found in North America and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 10306.
Trimerotropis schaefferi
Gulf Dune Grasshopper
Trimerotropis schaefferi, known as the Gulf Dune Grasshopper, is a band-winged grasshopper species in the family Acrididae. It is found in North America, with distribution records indicating presence in Texas. The species belongs to the genus Trimerotropis, a group known for cryptic coloration that blends with their substrate.
Triplax festiva
pleasing fungus beetle
Triplax festiva is a species of pleasing fungus beetle in the family Erotylidae, distributed across North America. Larvae develop within fungi of the genus Inonotus, indicating a specialized mycophagous relationship. The species is one of approximately 372 observations documented on iNaturalist, suggesting moderate documentation but limited detailed study.
Trogoderma grassmani
Trogoderma grassmani is a species of dermestid beetle in the genus Trogoderma, described by Beal in 1954. Like other members of its genus, it belongs to a group of beetles commonly known as cabinet beetles or warehouse beetles, many of which are significant pests of stored products. The species is native to North America. Information specific to this species is limited compared to better-known congeners such as Trogoderma granarium (khapra beetle) and Trogoderma variabile (warehouse beetle).
Tsugaea
Tsugaea is a genus of tachinid flies in the family Tachinidae, subfamily Exoristinae, and tribe Eryciini. The genus was established by Hall in 1939 and contains a single described species, Tsugaea nox. These flies are distributed across North America, including Canada, the United States, and Mexico. As tachinid flies, members of this genus are likely parasitoids, though specific host associations remain undocumented in the available literature.
Tyloderma capitale
hidden snout weevil
Tyloderma capitale is a species of hidden snout weevil in the family Curculionidae. It was described by Wibmer in 1981. The species is known from North America, with confirmed records from Ontario, Canada. Like other members of the genus Tyloderma, it is characterized by a concealed rostrum that gives the group its common name.
Tympanophorus puncticollis
Tympanophorus puncticollis is a species of rove beetle in the family Staphylinidae, originally described by Erichson in 1840 under the basionym Euryporus puncticollis. It belongs to the subfamily Staphylininae and tribe Staphylinini. The species has a broad distribution across North America, with records from Canada and the United States extending into Mexico.
Valenzuela indicator
lizard barklouse
Valenzuela indicator is a species of lizard barklouse in the family Caeciliusidae, first described by Mockford in 1969. It belongs to the order Psocodea, a group of small insects that includes barklice and booklice. The species has been recorded from the Caribbean region and North America, with specific distribution records from Cuba. Like other members of the genus Valenzuela, it is likely associated with dead leaf litter and bark habitats, though detailed ecological studies remain limited.
Vulgichneumon brevicinctor
Vulgichneumon brevicinctor is a widely distributed ichneumon wasp and one of the most common species in the subfamily Ichneumoninae across North America. It is a parasitoid of moth larvae, with documented hosts including agricultural pests such as the European corn borer (Ostrinia nubilalis) and Cisseps fulvicollis. The species has been recorded throughout most of the United States and Canada.
Xestobium affine
Xestobium affine is a small beetle species in the family Ptinidae (formerly Anobiidae), described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1874. It is found in North America, with records from Alaska, British Columbia, and other parts of the continent. The species belongs to a genus that includes several wood-boring beetles, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain poorly documented in the available literature.
Xylocrius
Xylocrius is a genus of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) described by LeConte in 1873. The genus contains at least two described species: Xylocrius agassizii and Xylocrius cribratus, both native to North America. It belongs to the tribe Callidiini within the subfamily Cerambycinae.
Zabrops
Zabrops is a genus of robber flies (family Asilidae) containing eight described species. The genus was established by Hull in 1958. Species within this genus are distributed in North America, with most described by Fisher in 1977. Like other robber flies, members of this genus are predatory as adults.
Zagloba
Zagloba is a genus of lady beetles (Coccinellidae) established by Casey in 1899. The genus contains relatively few described species and is among the less commonly encountered coccinellid genera in North America. Members of this genus are small, dark-colored beetles with reduced or absent spotting patterns compared to more familiar lady beetles.
Zelia zonata
Zelia zonata is a species of bristle fly in the family Tachinidae. It was described by Coquillett in 1895. The species is found in North America, with records from Canada and the United States. Like other tachinid flies, it is presumably a parasitoid, though specific host associations for this species remain undocumented.
Zeugophora abnormis
Zeugophora abnormis is a species of leaf beetle in the family Megalopodidae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1850. It is native to North America, with records from western Canada (Alberta, British Columbia) and the United States. The genus Zeugophora belongs to the small family Megalopodidae, which is closely related to Chrysomelidae (leaf beetles) and contains species with larvae that bore into plant stems or feed externally on foliage.
Zonitis atripennis
Zonitis atripennis is a blister beetle in the family Meloidae, found in North America. Adults feed on plants of the genus Cleome, while larvae develop as kleptoparasites in nests of various bee species. The species was described by Thomas Say in 1823 and includes two recognized subspecies: Z. a. atripennis and Z. a. terminalis.