Pacific-origin

Guides

  • Dryadaula terpsichorella

    dancing moth, Hawaiian Dancing Moth

    Dryadaula terpsichorella is a small moth known for its distinctive dancelike movements upon landing. Native to south-eastern Polynesia, Samoa, and Fiji, it has established populations in Hawaii, Florida, and California. The species was first described by August Busck in 1910. It is commonly called the "dancing moth" or "Hawaiian Dancing Moth" due to its characteristic behavioral display.

  • Macrancylus linearis

    Macrancylus linearis is a terrestrial weevil in the family Curculionidae. The species is believed to have originated in the Pacific region and has been introduced to mainland United States. It has been documented in shoreline habitats, specifically in association with driftwood.