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Dipogon sayi
spider wasp
Dipogon sayi is a solitary spider wasp in the family Pompilidae that nests in pre-existing cavities (trap-nests). It is known from the northeastern United States, with the easternmost records from Maine. The species provisions its nests with paralyzed spiders, particularly crab spiders (Thomisidae), as food for its larvae.
Homoneura conjuncta
Homoneura conjuncta is a species of small fly in the family Lauxaniidae, commonly known as lauxaniid flies. The genus Homoneura is characterized by often colorful or patterned species, with H. conjuncta specifically noted for its orange coloration. The species has been observed in association with decaying pumpkins and other fermenting organic matter. It is known from limited distribution records in the northeastern United States.
Limonia novaeangliae
Limonia novaeangliae is a species of limoniid crane fly described by Charles Paul Alexander in 1929. It is currently recognized as a synonym of Metalimnobia novaeangliae. The species is known from the northeastern United States.
Olethreutes mysteriana
Mysterious Olethreutes Moth
A small tortricid moth described by Miller in 1979. The specific epithet "mysteriana" reflects its poorly understood biology. As a member of the Olethreutes genus, it belongs to a diverse group of leafroller moths, though species-level natural history details remain largely undocumented. The species has been recorded in the northeastern United States, particularly Vermont.
Sylvanelater cylindriformis
Cylindrical Click Beetle
A click beetle species in the family Elateridae, distributed across eastern Canada and the northeastern United States. Adults are nocturnal and attracted to lights. The species is characterized by its cylindrical body form, as reflected in its specific epithet.