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Clastoptera juniperina
Juniper Spittlebug
Clastoptera juniperina, known as the juniper spittlebug, is a species of spittlebug in the family Clastopteridae. The species is native to North America and was first described by Ball in 1919. As a member of the spittlebug group, the nymphs likely produce characteristic foam masses on host plants. The species name suggests an association with juniper plants.
Harmostes reflexulus
scentless plant bug
Harmostes reflexulus is a small scentless plant bug in the family Rhopalidae. Adults reach up to 8.3 mm in length. The species has been documented feeding on petioles and flowers of herbaceous plants in field habitats. It serves as prey for solitary wasps in the genus Dryudella. Its distribution spans the Caribbean, Central America, and North America including the western United States.
Sciota basilaris
Yellow-shouldered Leafroller
A small moth in the family Pyralidae, commonly known as the Yellow-shouldered Leafroller. The species occurs in North America, with records from the northern United States and central Canada. Larvae are known to feed on sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua) and other plants, rolling leaves for shelter. The species is of minor economic significance as a leafroller pest.