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Amphasia interstitialis
Red-headed Ground Beetle
Amphasia interstitialis, commonly known as the red-headed ground beetle, is a small ground beetle native to North America. Adults measure 8.5–10.2 mm and display distinctive coloration with dark elytra contrasting against an orange pronotum and head. The species occupies moist, covered microhabitats within deciduous forests, including leaf litter and spaces beneath stones and logs. It is widespread across the northeastern United States and adjacent Canadian provinces, with populations extending into the central United States.
Limonia venusta
V-marked Lady Beetle
Limonia venusta, commonly known as the V-marked Lady Beetle, is a metallic blue beetle with a distinctive orange pronotum. The subspecies Neoharmonia venusta ampla is restricted to a narrow geographic range from central Arizona to south Texas. This beetle is not commonly encountered despite its striking appearance. It was documented during field surveys in New Mexico, specifically along the Middle Fork of the Gila River.
Neoharmonia venusta
V-marked Lady Beetle
Neoharmonia venusta is a species of lady beetle (Coccinellidae) found across much of North America and Mexico. The species comprises two recognized subspecies: N. v. venusta in the eastern and central United States, and N. v. ampla in the southwestern U.S. and Mexico. The nominate subspecies displays a metallic blue coloration with an orange pronotum, while the southwestern subspecies N. v. ampla is notably less commonly encountered.