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Guides

• Attalus sp-one-florida

  Attalus sp-one-florida is an undescribed species within the genus Attalus, a group of soft-bodied beetles in the family Melyridae (checkered beetles). The informal designation "sp-one-florida" indicates this taxon is known from Florida and has been recognized as a distinct species pending formal description. Members of Attalus are generally small, often brightly colored beetles associated with flowers and vegetation. This species appears to represent a Florida-endemic or regionally restricted population.

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• Cedestis sp-one

  Cedestis sp-one is a species of moth in the family Glyphipterigidae, a group commonly known as sedge moths or glyphipterigid moths. Members of this genus are small, diurnal or crepuscular moths associated with wetland habitats. The specific epithet 'sp-one' indicates this is an undescribed or provisionally designated species, and detailed biological information is limited.

  undescribed-speciesGlyphipterigidaewetland-mothsedge-mothprovisional-nomenclature

• Olethreutes n-sp-nr-baccatana

  Olethreutes n-sp-nr-baccatana is an undescribed species in the family Tortricidae, closely related to Olethreutes baccatana. The 'n-sp-nr-' notation indicates a provisional designation used by entomologists to flag specimens that appear distinct from described species but await formal taxonomic description. Members of this genus are small moths commonly known as tortricid leafroller moths.

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