Pale-coloration
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Cladonychiidae
cladonychiid harvestmen
A small family of harvestmen (suborder Laniatores) comprising approximately 33 described species. Body length ranges from under two to about four millimeters. Members possess robust, spined pedipalps and relatively short legs, though the second pair may reach two centimeters. Coloration varies from reddish brown to dark brown in surface-dwelling species to pale yellow in cave-dwelling forms.
Clivina pallida
Pale Slope-rumped Beetle
Clivina pallida is a species of ground beetle in the subfamily Scaritinae, described by Thomas Say in 1823. It belongs to the genus Clivina, a group of small, fossorial carabid beetles commonly known as ant-like stone beetles or slope-rumped beetles. The species epithet "pallida" refers to its pale coloration. Very little specific biological information is documented for this particular species.
Eremobates pallidus
pale windscorpion
Eremobates pallidus is a species of windscorpion (Solifugae) described by Muma and Brookhart in 1988. The specific epithet "pallidus" refers to its pale coloration. Windscorpions, also known as sun spiders or camel spiders, are arachnids characterized by their large chelicerae and rapid running speed. This species belongs to the family Eremobatidae, one of the most diverse families within the order Solifugae, which are primarily distributed in arid and semi-arid regions of North America.
Grotellaforma lactea
Grotellaforma lactea is a small noctuid moth described by Stretch in 1885. The species was originally placed in the genus Cisthene before being transferred to the monotypic genus Grotellaforma. It is known from arid regions of the southwestern United States, with type specimens collected in California and Arizona. The specific epithet 'lactea' refers to the milk-white coloration of the adult.
Hibana cambridgei
Hibana cambridgei is a small ghost spider in the family Anyphaenidae. Like other members of its genus, it is pale in coloration and nocturnal in habit. The species is native to North America and has been recorded from the United States and Mexico. Very few specific observations of this species have been documented in scientific literature.
Hibana gracilis
garden ghost spider, ghost spider
Hibana gracilis, commonly known as the garden ghost spider, is a small nocturnal hunting spider in the family Anyphaenidae. Adults reach a maximum body length of about 8 millimeters, with most individuals around 6 millimeters. The species is found throughout the United States and Canada, where it hunts insects on foliage and constructs silken retreats in curled leaves during daylight hours.
Kybos sublactea
Kybos sublactea is a small leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. It belongs to a genus of leafhoppers characterized by reduced wing venation and pale coloration. The species is part of the diverse Erythroneurini tribe, which contains many economically significant agricultural pests. Specific biological details for K. sublactea remain poorly documented in scientific literature.
Libellula composita
Bleached Skimmer
Libellula composita, commonly known as the bleached skimmer, is a dragonfly species in the family Libellulidae. It occurs in North America, with documented records from Colorado and other regions. The species is characterized by notably pale, almost translucent wing coloration, particularly in females. Its IUCN conservation status is Least Concern (LC) as of 2017, with a stable population and no immediate threats identified.
Lioligus pallidus
Lioligus pallidus is a species of pill beetle in the family Byrrhidae, described by Thomas L. Casey in 1912. It is found in North America. Pill beetles (Byrrhidae) are small, compact beetles known for their ability to curl into a ball when disturbed. The specific epithet "pallidus" refers to the pale coloration of this species. Very little is known about the biology and ecology of this particular species.
Myrmecoblatta
Ant Cockroaches
Myrmecoblatta is a genus of small cockroaches in the family Corydiidae, commonly called ant cockroaches. These insects are myrmecophiles, living in close association with ant colonies. The genus was established by Mann in 1914 and contains species found in the southern United States, Mexico, and Central America. They represent a specialized evolutionary lineage adapted to life within ant nests.
Perdita perpallida
pale miner bee, All-pale Perdita
Perdita perpallida is a solitary mining bee in the family Andrenidae, native to North America. The species is distinguished by its notably pale yellow to white coloration, which sets it apart from most other Perdita species that typically exhibit darker or more contrasting patterns. Formerly divided into two subspecies, the taxon was revised in 2023 when Perdita perpallida citrinella was synonymized with the nominate form after being recognized as intraspecific color variation. The species belongs to a large genus of small bees that are important but often overlooked pollinators.
Prorella albida
Prorella albida is a small geometrid moth in the subfamily Larentiinae, first described from North American material in 1923. It is characterized by its diminutive size, with a wingspan of approximately 14 mm. Adults have been documented during summer and autumn months in arid and semi-arid regions of the southwestern United States. The species appears to be univoltine or bivoltine based on scattered flight records.
Schinia luxa
Schinia luxa is a noctuid moth native to southwestern North America. The species exhibits variable coloration, ranging from plain white or light gray to individuals with dark gray spotting. Adults are active from August to September, with a wingspan of 26–31 mm. The larvae are specialist feeders on Mentzelia species.
Theridion albidum
White Long-legged Cobweaver
Theridion albidum is a species of cobweb spider in the family Theridiidae, first described by Banks in 1895. It is native to North America and has been documented in the United States and Canada. As a member of the genus Theridion, it belongs to a large and diverse group of comb-footed spiders that construct irregular, three-dimensional webs. The species is known by the common name "White Long-legged Cobweaver," though detailed natural history information remains limited in published sources.
Thymoites pallidus
Thymoites pallidus is a species of comb-footed spider in the family Theridiidae, first described by Emerton in 1913. This species is known from Cuba, the United States, and the Caribbean region extending to Venezuela. Like other theridiid spiders, it possesses the characteristic comb-like serrated bristles (setae) on the tarsi of the hind legs used for manipulating silk. The species epithet 'pallidus' refers to its pale coloration.