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Grotella margueritaria
Grotella margueritaria is a small noctuid moth described by André Blanchard in 1968 from Texas. The species is known from few records and remains poorly documented in scientific literature. Its wingspan measures 26–27 mm.
Guthriella
Guthriella is a genus of springtails in the family Isotomidae, first described by Carl Börner in 1906. The genus belongs to the order Entomobryomorpha, one of the largest and most diverse groups of Collembola. Very little published information exists on this genus, and no observations are recorded in major biodiversity databases. Its species appear to be poorly documented in modern literature.
Gypsoaphis
Gypsoaphis is a genus of aphids in the family Aphididae, established by Oestlund in 1923. It belongs to the tribe Macrosiphini within the subfamily Aphidinae. The genus is poorly documented in public sources, with no observations recorded on iNaturalist and limited published information available regarding its biology or species composition.
Gyrinus pleuralis
whirligig beetle
Gyrinus pleuralis is a species of whirligig beetle described by Fall in 1922. It is found in North America, with records from Canada (Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan) and presumably the United States. As a member of the family Gyrinidae, it is an aquatic beetle that lives on the water surface, though specific details of its biology are poorly documented.
Hadromychus
handsome fungus beetles
Hadromychus is a genus of handsome fungus beetles in the family Endomychidae, established by Bousquet & Leschen in 2002. The genus is monotypic, containing only one described species, Hadromychus chandleri. As members of Endomychidae, these beetles are associated with fungal substrates. The genus is poorly known due to its rarity and limited collection records.
Hadrostethus scitulus
Hadrostethus scitulus is a species of ichneumonid wasp described by Townes in 1978. It belongs to the genus Hadrostethus, a group of parasitoid wasps within the family Ichneumonidae. The species is known from very few documented observations, with only three records reported on iNaturalist. Like other ichneumonids, it is presumed to be a parasitoid of other insects, though specific host associations remain undocumented.
Haida
Haida is a genus of rove beetles (family Staphylinidae) described by Keen in 1897. It belongs to the subfamily Omaliinae and tribe Coryphiini. The genus is rarely encountered, with limited observational records.
Haimbachia diminutalis
Haimbachia diminutalis is a small crambid moth described from North America in 1965. It is known from limited records in Oklahoma and Texas. The species has a wingspan of approximately 16 mm and shows adult activity during spring, summer, and autumn months.
Haimbachia indistinctalis
Haimbachia indistinctalis is a species of moth in the family Crambidae, described by Hahn William Capps in 1965. It is a poorly known species with limited documentation. Records are restricted to Texas in North America.
Hamatabanus exilipalpis
Hamatabanus exilipalpis is a species of horse fly in the family Tabanidae. It belongs to the genus Hamatabanus, a group of biting flies distributed primarily in the Neotropical region. The species is poorly documented in scientific literature, with only three observation records currently available on iNaturalist. Like other tabanids, adults are likely to be diurnal and females may require blood meals for egg development, though specific biological details remain unverified.
Haplopogon triangulatus
Haplopogon triangulatus is a species of robber fly (family Asilidae) described by Martin in 1955. As a member of this predatory fly family, it likely shares the characteristic hunting behavior of ambushing and capturing other insects in flight. The species epithet 'triangulatus' suggests a triangular feature in its morphology, possibly in wing venation or body shape. No iNaturalist observations are recorded for this species, indicating it may be rare, poorly known, or restricted in distribution.
Haplostethops ellipsoideus
Haplostethops ellipsoideus is a species of weevil in the family Curculionidae, described by Casey in 1920. It belongs to a genus of small weevils whose members are poorly documented in the literature. The species has been recorded from Ontario, Canada, suggesting a northern distribution within North America. Very few biological details have been published for this species.
Heimbrinae
Heimbrinae is a small subfamily of chalcidoid wasps within the family Eurytomidae, established by Burks in 1971. Members of this subfamily are parasitoid wasps, though specific host associations remain poorly documented. The subfamily is rarely encountered, with only seven observations recorded on iNaturalist as of the source date. Heimbrinae represents one of several subfamilies within Eurytomidae, a family known for diverse life histories including both parasitoidism and phytophagy.
Hemigrotella argenteostriata
Hemigrotella argenteostriata is a noctuid moth and the sole member of its genus. It was described by Barnes and McDunnough in 1918. The species is endemic to southern California. Very few observations exist, with only 10 records documented on iNaturalist.
Henricus edwardsiana
Contrasting Henricus Moth
Henricus edwardsiana is a small tortricid moth species described by Walsingham in 1884. Originally placed in the genus Conchylis, it is now classified in Henricus. The species is found in the southwestern United States, with confirmed records from Arizona and California. It belongs to the tribe Cochylini within the subfamily Tortricinae. Limited ecological information is available for this species.
Herreshoffia
Herreshoffia is a genus of moths in the family Geometridae, subfamily Larentiinae. The genus was established by Sperry in 1949 and is considered valid by Catalogue of Life, though GBIF marks it as doubtful. Very few observations exist, with only two records documented on iNaturalist. The genus appears to be poorly known, with limited published information available.
Hesperoboreus
Hesperoboreus is a genus of snow scorpionflies (Mecoptera: Boreidae) established by Norman Penny in 1977. Members of this genus are small, wingless insects adapted to cold environments. The genus is distinguished from the related Boreus by morphological features of the male genitalia. Very few observations exist, with only three records documented on iNaturalist as of the knowledge cutoff.
Hesperocosa
Hesperocosa is a monotypic genus of wolf spiders (family Lycosidae) established in 1937. It contains a single species, Hesperocosa unica, known only from the United States. The genus is poorly studied, with limited published information on its biology and ecology.
Hesperolinus
Hesperolinus is a genus of rove beetles in the family Staphylinidae, tribe Xantholinini. It was established by Casey in 1906. The genus belongs to the diverse subfamily Staphylininae, one of the largest lineages within rove beetles. Members of this genus are poorly documented in modern literature and appear to be rarely collected.
Heteroborips
Heteroborips is a genus of weevils in the family Curculionidae, established by Edmund Reitter in 1913. The genus belongs to the hyperdiverse beetle order Coleoptera. Records indicate presence in Sweden and the northeastern United States, though the genus remains poorly documented in scientific literature.
Hexarthrum
Hexarthrum is a genus of true weevils (Curculionidae) established by Wollaston in 1869. The genus contains approximately 10 described species distributed across Asia, Africa, and North America. One species, Hexarthrum ulkei (eastern wood weevil), is known from North America. Most species appear to be associated with woody plants, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented for the majority of species.
Hileithia aplicalis
Hileithia aplicalis is a small crambid moth described by Guenée in 1854. It is known from the southeastern and southwestern United States, with records from Georgia, Florida, Texas, and Arizona. Adults are active from February through August. The species remains poorly documented, with limited biological information available.
Hirtodrosophila alabamensis
Hirtodrosophila alabamensis is a small fly in the family Drosophilidae, originally described from Alabama in 1918. As a member of the genus Hirtodrosophila, it belongs to a group of drosophilid flies often associated with fungal substrates. The species is recognized as valid but remains poorly documented in contemporary literature.
Hogna pseudoceratiola
Hogna pseudoceratiola is a species of wolf spider in the family Lycosidae, first described by H. K. Wallace in 1942. It is endemic to a restricted range in Florida, occurring only in scrub habitats on the Atlantic Coastal Ridge. The species is known from just five iNaturalist observations, indicating it is poorly documented and likely rare or locally distributed. Its specific epithet references its similarity to Hogna ceratiola, another Florida endemic.
Holopogon seniculus
Holopogon seniculus is a species of robber fly described by Loew in 1866. It belongs to the subfamily Brachyrhopalinae within the family Asilidae. The species is extremely poorly documented, with only two observations recorded on iNaturalist and minimal published literature. Its taxonomic status is accepted in GBIF, though Catalogue of Life lists it as a synonym, indicating some taxonomic uncertainty.
Hybomitra minuscula
Hybomitra minuscula is a species of horse fly in the family Tabanidae, originally described as Tabanus minusculus by Hine in 1907. It belongs to the genus Hybomitra, a diverse group of biting flies distributed primarily in the Holarctic region. Like other tabanids, adults are likely to be blood-feeding, though specific ecological details for this species remain poorly documented. The species has been recorded in North America.
Hydroptila icona
Hydroptila icona is a species of microcaddisfly described by Mosely in 1937. It belongs to the family Hydroptilidae, commonly known as microcaddisflies due to their small size. The species is known from Central America and surrounding regions. Like other members of its genus, it is associated with freshwater habitats. Specific biological details remain poorly documented.
Hyptia femorata
Hyptia femorata is a species of ensign wasp in the family Evaniidae, described by Townes in 1949. Members of this family are parasitoids of cockroach eggs, with females laying eggs into cockroach oothecae. The species is known from North America. Like other evaniids, it is characterized by a distinctive laterally compressed abdomen that is carried elevated like a flag, giving the group their common name. Specific biological details for H. femorata remain poorly documented in published literature.
Hystrichophora loricana
Coppery Orbexilum
Hystrichophora loricana is a rare tortricid moth species endemic to the United States. It belongs to the leafroller moth family, with caterpillars that construct shelters by rolling leaves. The species has a highly specialized diet, feeding exclusively on Orbexilum onobrychis. It is poorly documented in scientific literature and field observations.
Ichnea
checkered beetles
Ichnea is a genus of checkered beetles in the family Cleridae, established by Laporte in 1838. The genus contains at least four described species distributed across North and South America. Ichnea belongs to the subfamily Korynetinae, a group of clerid beetles characterized by elongated body forms. The genus remains poorly studied, with limited ecological and behavioral data available.
Idia terrebralis
Idia terrebralis is a litter moth species in the family Erebidae, first described from North America in 1912. It belongs to the subfamily Herminiinae, a group commonly known as litter moths due to their association with dead plant material. The species is poorly documented in scientific literature, with few published observations beyond original description and scattered collection records. It is one of approximately 50 species in the genus Idia, most of which are North American.
Idiocerus morosus
A leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Ball in 1902. Records indicate occurrence in western North American states including Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, and Oregon. Very little published biological information is available for this species.
Idiolispa
Idiolispa is a genus of ichneumon wasps in the family Ichneumonidae, first described by Förster in 1869. The genus belongs to the hyperdiverse parasitoid wasp family Ichneumonidae, one of the largest families within Hymenoptera. Species in this genus are poorly documented in published literature, with limited biological and morphological data available. Records indicate presence in northern Europe.
Idolus bigeminatus
Idolus bigeminatus is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae, described by Randall in 1838. The species is known from eastern Canada, with confirmed records across five provinces. As a member of the genus Idolus, it belongs to a group of click beetles characterized by their ability to right themselves using a prosternal spine and mesosternal groove mechanism. The species remains poorly documented in the scientific literature beyond taxonomic catalogues and collection records.
Inguromorpha texasensis
Inguromorpha texasensis is a moth species in the family Cossidae, known as carpenter or goat moths. The species is endemic to Texas and adjacent regions in the southern United States. It belongs to a genus of medium-sized moths whose larvae bore into wood. Observations suggest adult activity during warmer months, though detailed natural history remains poorly documented.
Inopsis funerea
Inopsis funerea is a moth species in the family Erebidae, first described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1883. The species is known from very few records in North America, specifically Arizona and South Carolina, indicating a disjunct or poorly sampled distribution. Adults have been documented in June, suggesting a restricted seasonal flight period. The genus Inopsis belongs to the tribe Lithosiini, a group of lichen moths typically characterized by muted coloration and cryptic patterning.
Isoplastus
Isoplastus is a genus of small carrion beetles in the family Leiodidae, first described by Horn in 1880. The genus belongs to the tribe Leiodini within the subfamily Leiodinae. Members of this genus are part of the diverse rove beetle assemblage (Staphyliniformia), though they are not rove beetles proper. Very few species have been described, and the genus remains poorly known biologically.
Isosomodes
Isosomodes is a genus of chalcidoid wasps in the family Eurytomidae, first described by Ashmead in 1888. The genus is part of the diverse Eurytominae subfamily, whose members are primarily associated with plants as seed feeders or gall formers. Records indicate presence in the Americas, with documented occurrences in Venezuela, Colombia, and the United States. The genus remains poorly studied, with limited species-level documentation and biological data available.
Kunzella
Kunzella is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae, and tribe Dikraneurini. It was established by Young in 1952. Members of this genus belong to a diverse group of small, plant-feeding insects known for their jumping ability and association with vascular plants. The genus is poorly documented in public sources, with minimal observational records available.
Kybos petiolaridis
Kybos petiolaridis is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Ross in 1963. It belongs to the subfamily Typhlocybinae, a group of small, often inconspicuous leafhoppers commonly known as typhlocybine leafhoppers. The species is known from limited collection records in northeastern North America. Very little published information exists on its biology or ecology.
Lacosoma elassa
Lacosoma elassa is a species of sack-bearer moth (family Mimallonidae) described by John G. Franclemont in 1973. It belongs to the genus Lacosoma, a group characterized by distinctive larval cases constructed from silk and plant material. The species is poorly known, with no documented observations in public databases and limited published information beyond its original description.
Lampracanthia
Lampracanthia is a monotypic genus of shore bugs in the family Saldidae, containing a single described species, L. crassicornis. It was established by Reuter in 1912. Shore bugs in this family are generally associated with moist habitats near water. Very little specific information is documented about this genus beyond its taxonomic placement.
Laphystia howlandi
Laphystia howlandi is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, described by Wilcox in 1960. It belongs to the genus Laphystia, a group of predatory flies characterized by their stout bodies and strong flying ability. The species is part of the diverse asilid fauna of North America. Like other robber flies, it is presumed to be an active aerial predator of other insects.
Liriomyza orilliensis
Liriomyza orilliensis is a leaf-mining fly in the family Agromyzidae, described by Spencer in 1969. The species is known from the northeastern United States, with distribution records from Vermont. As a member of the genus Liriomyza, it likely exhibits the characteristic leaf-mining larval behavior typical of this economically important group, though specific biological details for this species remain poorly documented.
Lissorhoptrus lacustris
marsh weevil
Lissorhoptrus lacustris is a species of marsh weevil in the beetle family Brachyceridae, originally described by Kuschel in 1951. It is found in North America, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain poorly documented in the available literature. The genus Lissorhoptrus is notable for containing the rice water weevil (L. oryzophilus), a major agricultural pest, but L. lacustris appears to be a non-pest species associated with marsh habitats.
Listronotus dietzi
Listronotus dietzi is a species of underwater weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae. It was described by O'Brien in 1979. The species is known from a very limited geographic range, with records restricted to Louisiana in the United States. Very little is known about its biology or ecology.
Listronotus palustris
underwater weevil
Listronotus palustris is a species of underwater weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae. It is found in North America. The species epithet 'palustris' refers to marsh or swamp habitat, suggesting an association with wetland environments.
Lithophane leeae
Lithophane leeae is a noctuid moth described in 2009, notable for its extremely restricted distribution. It is known solely from the Chiricahua Mountains in southeastern Arizona, making it one of the most geographically limited species in its genus. The species was named by Walsh and remains poorly known due to its rarity and limited study.
Loxodocus palloranus
Loxodocus palloranus is a species of ichneumon wasp in the family Ichneumonidae, described by Davis in 1895. It belongs to a small genus within one of the largest families of parasitoid wasps. The species is poorly documented in contemporary literature, with minimal observational records available.
Loxosceles apachea
Apache Recluse
Loxosceles apachea, the Apache recluse, is a species of recluse spider in the family Sicariidae. It is found in the southwestern United States and Mexico. Like other recluse spiders, it possesses cytotoxic venom that can cause necrotic lesions in rare cases, though bites are uncommon and typically occur only when the spider is trapped against skin. The species is poorly studied compared to the more widespread brown recluse (L. reclusa).