Rarely-recorded

Guides

• Abrenthia cuprea

  Abrenthia cuprea is a small sedge moth and the sole species in the genus Abrenthia. It was described by August Busck in 1915 and is known from scattered records in North America, including Florida, Illinois, and Iowa. The species belongs to the family Glyphipterigidae, a group of small moths often associated with wetland habitats. The specific epithet 'cuprea' refers to the coppery coloration of the adult.

  monotypic-genusNorth-American-endemicrarely-recordedGlyphipterigidaesedge-moth

• Acmaeoderopsis jaguarina

  Acmaeoderopsis jaguarina is a species of metallic wood-boring beetle in the family Buprestidae, first described by Knull in 1938. It belongs to the genus Acmaeoderopsis, a group of small to medium-sized jewel beetles. The species is known from the Nearctic region of North America. Like other buprestids, it likely exhibits the family's characteristic metallic coloration and association with woody vegetation, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.

  Buprestidaejewel-beetlemetallic-wood-boring-beetleNearcticColeopteraKnull-1938rarely-recordeddata-deficient

• Acropimpla alboricta

  Acropimpla alboricta is a species of ichneumon wasp in the family Ichneumonidae, first described by Cresson in 1870. The species is known from a small number of records in western Canada. Like other members of its genus, it is presumed to be a parasitoid wasp, though specific host associations remain undocumented.

  parasitoidwestern-Canadararely-recorded

• Adelonia

  Adelonia is a genus of darkling beetles in the family Tenebrionidae, established by Laporte in 1840. The genus is distributed across the Nearctic and Neotropical regions, with records from Colombia. As a tenebrionid genus, its members are likely ground-dwelling beetles adapted to arid or semi-arid environments, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented. The genus is rarely encountered in collections, with only 11 iNaturalist observations recorded.

  darkling-beetlerarely-recordedNeotropicalNearctic

• Adelonia sulcatula

  Adelonia sulcatula is a small darkling beetle (family Tenebrionidae) described by Champion in 1885. The species is known from limited specimens and observations in coastal northern South America and Mexico. It belongs to a genus of beetles adapted to arid and semi-arid environments. Available records suggest it is rarely encountered and poorly studied.

  Tenebrionidaedarkling-beetleColeopteraChampion-1885Neotropicalcoastalrarely-recordeddata-deficient

• Aflexia

  Aflexia is a genus of leafhoppers (family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, tribe Paralimnini) described by Oman in 1949. As a member of the tribe Paralimnini, it belongs to a group of grassland and wetland-associated leafhoppers. The genus is poorly documented in the primary literature, with limited species-level taxonomic work published. Available records from iNaturalist suggest it is rarely encountered by observers.

  leafhopperCicadellidaeDeltocephalinaeParalimninigrassland-insectrarely-recorded

• Aglaomyia

  Aglaomyia is a genus of fungus gnats in the family Mycetophilidae, established by Vockeroth in 1980. The genus contains at least two described species: A. gatineau (Canada) and A. zhejiangensis (China). Like other members of Mycetophilidae, these flies are associated with fungal habitats.

  fungus-gnatsMycetophilidaeGnoristinaerarely-recordedforest-habitats1980-description

• Agonopterix lecontella

  Agonopterix lecontella is a small moth in the family Depressariidae, first described from Pennsylvania in 1860. The species is distinguished by its dark ocherous forewings with scattered blackish-brown dots. Its larvae are known to feed on the wild indigo Baptisia tinctoria. The species remains poorly documented, with few observations recorded.

  Depressariidaespecialist-herbivoreBaptisiaNorth-Americararely-recorded

• Ahmosia

  Ahmosia is a genus of tortricid moths in the subfamily Olethreutinae, established by Heinrich in 1926. The genus contains two described species: Ahmosia aspasiana and Ahmosia galbinea. These moths are part of the diverse Tortricidae family, commonly known as leafroller moths. The genus is rarely encountered, with limited observational records available.

  genusTortricidaeOlethreutinaeLepidopteraNorth-Americararely-recorded

• Alconeura necopinata

  Alconeura necopinata is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae, described by Griffith in 1938. It belongs to the tribe Dikraneurini, a group of small, often colorful leafhoppers. Records indicate occurrence in California. Very little specific biological information has been published for this species.

  leafhopperCicadellidaeTyphlocybinaeDikraneuriniCalifornia-endemicrarely-recorded

• Allygianus

  Allygianus is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae. It was established by Ball in 1936 and belongs to the tribe Athysanini. The genus is poorly documented in scientific literature, with minimal published information on its biology and ecology. Records are sparse, with only a handful of observations documented in biodiversity databases.

  leafhopperCicadellidaeDeltocephalinaeAthysaniniBall-1936rarely-recordeddata-deficient

• Amara tenebrionella

  Amara tenebrionella is a ground beetle species in the family Carabidae, described by Bates in 1882. It belongs to the large genus Amara, which contains numerous species distributed across the Northern Hemisphere. The species is recorded from Mexico and the United States, placing it within the Nearctic fauna. Like other members of its genus, it is likely a ground-dwelling beetle associated with open habitats, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.

  ground-beetleCarabidaeNearcticMexicorarely-recorded

• Amblysellus dorsti

  Amblysellus dorsti is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Oman in 1940. Originally placed in the genus Deltocephalus, it was later transferred to Amblysellus. The species is known from a limited number of records in the southwestern United States. Like other members of its genus, it belongs to the large and diverse leafhopper subfamily Deltocephalinae.

  leafhopperDeltocephalinaeNorth-AmericaCicadellidaeHemipterararely-recordedOman-1940

• Amonostherium

  Amonostherium is a genus of mealybugs (family Pseudococcidae) established by Morrison & Morrison in 1922. These insects are soft-bodied, sap-feeding scale insects characterized by waxy secretions that cover their bodies. The genus belongs to the diverse mealybug radiation within the Sternorrhyncha suborder. Available records indicate very few documented observations, suggesting either rarity, restricted distribution, or undercollection.

  mealybugscale-insectPseudococcidaeSternorrhynchararely-recorded

• Ampedus melanotoides

  Ampedus melanotoides is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae, described by W.J. Brown in 1933. It is known from a limited number of records in eastern Canada. As a member of the genus Ampedus, it belongs to a group of click beetles often associated with decaying wood and forest habitats. The species remains poorly documented in published literature.

  click-beetleElateridaeCanadian-faunaeastern-North-Americararely-recorded

• Anopheles perplexens

  Anopheles perplexens is a native North American mosquito species in the genus Anopheles, first described by Ludlow in 1907. It was documented in Charlotte County, Florida in 2021 during routine public health surveillance, with only a single specimen confirmed to date. As an Anopheles species, it belongs to the group of mosquitoes capable of transmitting Plasmodium parasites, though specific vector competence for this species has not been established. The species was identified through external morphology and confirmed via COI gene sequencing.

  native-speciesNorth-AmericaFloridaAnophelesCulicidaepublic-health-surveillanceCOI-barcodingmalaria-vector-potentialrarely-recorded

• Anthonomus alboannulatus

  Anthonomus alboannulatus is a species of weevil in the family Curculionidae, described by Boheman in 1843. It belongs to the large genus Anthonomus, which contains numerous species associated with various flowering plants. The specific epithet "alboannulatus" refers to white annular markings, suggesting distinctive pale banding on the body. The species is rarely recorded, with minimal observational data available.

  Curculionidaeweevilrarely-recordedinsufficient-data

• Apallates coxendix

  A small grass fly in the family Chloropidae, originally described as Oscinis coxendix by Fitch in 1856 and later transferred to the genus Apallates. The genus Apallates is a small group within the Oscinellinae, and species-level biology remains poorly documented. The specific epithet 'coxendix' refers to the coxal region of the leg. Known from very few observations.

  Chloropidaegrass-flyDipteraNorth-Americararely-recordeddata-deficient

• Aphanistes rheumapterae

  Aphanistes rheumapterae is a species of ichneumon wasp described by Dasch in 1984. The specific epithet "rheumapterae" indicates a parasitoid association with moths in the genus Rheumaptera (Geometridae). Like other members of the genus Aphanistes, it is presumed to be a koinobiont endoparasitoid, though direct biological studies are limited. The species is rarely recorded, with minimal observational data available.

  ichneumonidaeparasitoid-waspgeometridae-hostrarely-recorded1984-description

• Aprosthema brunniventre

  Aprosthema brunniventre is a species of sawfly in the family Argidae. Members of this genus are characterized by their distinctive morphology within the family. The species name 'brunniventre' refers to the brownish coloration of the abdomen. Like other Argidae, it belongs to a family of herbivorous sawflies whose larvae feed on various plant species.

  sawflyArgidaeHymenopteraherbivorerarely-recordeddata-deficient

• Ashlockaria magna

  Ashlockaria magna is a species of seed bug in the family Rhyparochromidae, described by Brailovsky in 1989. It belongs to the tribe Myodochini within the subfamily Rhyparochrominae. Very little published biological information is available for this species. Records indicate it has been observed in limited numbers, with only three observations documented on iNaturalist.

  HemipteraHeteropteraRhyparochromidaeseed-bugMyodochini1989-descriptionrarely-recorded

• Asyndetus appendiculatus

  Asyndetus appendiculatus is a species of long-legged fly in the family Dolichopodidae, described by Loew in 1869. Members of this genus are generally small to medium-sized predatory flies with elongated legs. The specific epithet appendiculatus refers to small appendage-like structures, though the precise morphological basis for this name has not been detailed in readily accessible literature. The species is rarely reported, with minimal observational data available.

  DipteraDolichopodidaelong-legged-flyrarely-recordeddata-deficient

• Axinopalpus illectus

  Axinopalpus illectus is a small ground beetle in the family Carabidae, subfamily Lebiinae. The species was described by Thomas Casey in 1920 and is known from the United States. It belongs to a genus of minute carabids often associated with leaf litter and ground-level habitats. Like other members of the tribe Lebiini, it is likely predatory, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.

  CarabidaeLebiinaeground-beetleNorth-Americararely-recorded

• Battaristis pasadenae

  Battaristis pasadenae is a small moth in the family Gelechiidae, described by Keifer in 1935. It is known from California in western North America. The species has a wingspan of approximately 11–12 mm and exhibits distinctive wing patterning with white markings on a fuscous background. Very few observations of this species have been recorded.

  GelechiidaeCalifornia-endemicrarely-recordedsmall-mothwhite-marked-wings

• Bembidion canadianum

  Bembidion canadianum is a small ground beetle (Carabidae) in the genus Bembidion, described by Casey in 1924. The species is known from western Canada, with records from Alberta and British Columbia. As a member of the genus Bembidion, it is likely a ground-dwelling predator, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented. The species has been recorded in GBIF and NCBI databases but appears to be rarely encountered, with only one observation in iNaturalist.

  Carabidaeground-beetleCanadaAlbertaBritish-Columbiararely-recorded

• Bradycellus veronianus

  Bradycellus veronianus is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, first described by Casey in 1924. It belongs to the genus Bradycellus, a group of small to medium-sized carabid beetles commonly found in North America. The species is documented from the United States, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain limited.

  ground-beetleCarabidaeNorth-AmericaUSAColeopteraBradycellusCasey-1924rarely-recordedobservation-count:-3-iNaturalist-records

• Branchus whiteheadi

  Branchus whiteheadi is a species of darkling beetle in the family Tenebrionidae, described by Steiner in 1991. It belongs to the genus Branchus, which is part of the speciose family Tenebrionidae within the order Coleoptera. The species is known from extremely limited occurrence records, with only two observations documented on iNaturalist as of the available data.

  ColeopteraTenebrionidaedarkling-beetleBranchusSteiner-1991rarely-recordedlimited-data

• Brontaea humilis

  Brontaea humilis is a small muscid fly described by Zetterstedt in 1860. It belongs to the family Muscidae, which includes house flies and related species. The species has been recorded from Norway and Sweden. Very little is known about its biology or ecology, and it appears to be rarely encountered based on limited observation records.

  MuscidaeDipteraScandinaviasynonymrarely-recorded

• Calaphis neobetulella

  Blotched River Birch Aphid

  Calaphis neobetulella is an aphid species described by Quednau in 1971, commonly known as the Blotched River Birch Aphid. It belongs to the genus Calaphis within the subfamily Calaphidinae. The species has been documented in very few iNaturalist observations, suggesting it may be uncommon, geographically restricted, or under-recorded. As a member of the Aphididae, it is a sap-feeding insect likely associated with birch host plants.

  aphidCalaphidinaebirch-associatedrarely-recordedHolarctic-genus

• Calophya oweni

  A small psyllid in the family Calophyidae, described by Tuthill in 1939. Very little published information exists on this species. The few available records suggest it occurs in western North America. As with other Calophya species, it likely develops on specific host plants, though these remain undocumented for this particular species.

  psyllidjumping-plant-louseSternorrhynchaCalophyidaeTuthill-1939western-North-Americararely-recordeddata-deficient

• Canistes schusteri

  Canistes schusteri is a species of weevil in the family Curculionidae, described by Casey in 1892. It belongs to a genus of small weevils with limited published documentation. The species is known from North America based on museum records and sparse observation data. Available information is minimal, with only four observations recorded in community science databases.

  weevilCurculionidaeNorth-Americanrarely-recordedtaxonomically-provisional

• Capitonius

  Capitonius is a genus of parasitoid wasps in the family Braconidae, first described by Brullé in 1846. Members of this genus are small wasps belonging to the diverse ichneumonoid wasp radiation. The genus is poorly known, with minimal published biological information and only a handful of observations recorded.

  parasitoid-waspBraconidaeHymenopterararely-recordedpoorly-known

• Catapastinus

  Catapastinus is a genus of weevils in the family Curculionidae, established by G.C. Champion in 1908. The genus is poorly documented in modern literature, with only two observations recorded on iNaturalist. As a member of the largest beetle family, it likely exhibits the characteristic elongated snout and elbowed antennae typical of weevils, but specific morphological and biological details remain largely unstudied.

  weevilCurculionidaepoorly-knownrarely-recorded

• Cedraderus constrictus

  Cedraderus constrictus is a species of ant-like leaf beetle in the family Aderidae, a group commonly known as ant-like leaf beetles due to their resemblance to ants. The genus Cedraderus contains few described species, and C. constrictus is known from extremely limited records. Aderidae are typically small beetles associated with decaying plant material and fungi.

  Aderidaeant-like-leaf-beetlerarely-recorded

• Cephalodynerus deformiceps

  Cephalodynerus deformiceps is a species of potter wasp in the subfamily Eumeninae, first described by Bohart in 1942. It belongs to a genus characterized by distinctive head morphology. The species is known from very few records, with limited published information on its biology.

  potter-waspsolitary-waspNorth-Americararely-recorded

• Ceraptroceroideus

  Ceraptroceroideus is a genus of parasitoid wasps in the family Encyrtidae, first described by Girault in 1916. Members of this genus are small chalcid wasps, part of a large group of parasitoids that attack other insects. The genus is rarely encountered in scientific literature and field observations, with only four observations recorded on iNaturalist as of the source data. Encyrtid wasps in general are important biological control agents, though species-specific biology for Ceraptroceroideus remains poorly documented.

  parasitoidchalcidencyrtidAustralianrarely-recorded

• Chlorotettix nudatus

  Chlorotettix nudatus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Ball in 1900. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae and tribe Pendarini. The species has been recorded from Iowa in the United States and Mexico. Like other members of the genus Chlorotettix, it is presumed to feed on plant sap through piercing-sucking mouthparts, though specific host associations remain undocumented.

  leafhopperDeltocephalinaePendariniNorth-Americararely-recorded

• Ctenisodes piceus

  ant-loving beetle

  Ctenisodes piceus is a species of ant-loving beetle in the family Staphylinidae, first described by LeConte in 1849. It belongs to the subfamily Pselaphinae, a group of small rove beetles commonly associated with ant colonies. The species occurs in northeastern North America, with records from Canada and the eastern United States.

  myrmecophilousrove-beetlePselaphinaeNorth-Americararely-recorded

• Cuerna alta

  Cuerna alta is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Oman and Beamer in 1944. It belongs to the tribe Proconiini, a group known for their relatively large size and robust build among leafhoppers. The species is documented from the southwestern United States, specifically New Mexico and Texas. Like other members of the genus Cuerna, it is presumed to feed on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts, though specific host plant associations for this species remain poorly documented.

  leafhopperCicadellidaeProconiiniNearcticsouthwestern-United-States1944-descriptionrarely-recordedarid-habitat

• Cydia bracteatana

  Cydia bracteatana is a tortricid moth species described by Fernald in 1881. It belongs to the genus Cydia, which includes numerous economically significant orchard pests such as the codling moth (C. pomonella) and the filbertworm (C. latiferreana). Like other members of this genus, C. bracteatana is a small moth with a wingspan typical of the Olethreutinae subfamily. The species is part of the diverse North American tortricid fauna, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented compared to its better-known congenerics.

  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• Dichelotarsus excursus

  Dichelotarsus excursus is a species of soldier beetle in the family Cantharidae. The taxonomic status of this species is marked as doubtful in GBIF, indicating uncertainty regarding its validity or distinctness from related taxa. Only a single observation has been recorded on iNaturalist, suggesting it is either extremely rare, poorly documented, or potentially a misidentification or synonym of another species.

  soldier-beetleCantharidaetaxon-of-uncertain-validitydata-deficientrarely-recorded

• Dichelotarsus simplex

  Dichelotarsus simplex is a species of soldier beetle in the family Cantharidae, first described by Couper in 1865. It is native to eastern Canada, with documented occurrences in Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Quebec. As a member of Cantharidae, it belongs to a family of soft-bodied beetles commonly associated with flowers and vegetation. The species is rarely recorded, with only 9 observations documented on iNaturalist.

  Cantharidaesoldier-beetleColeopteraCanadaeastern-Canadararely-recorded

• Dichrogaster chrysopae

  Dichrogaster chrysopae is a species of parasitoid wasp in the family Ichneumonidae, first described by Ashmead in 1894. The species epithet "chrysopae" indicates an association with lacewings (Chrysopidae), likely reflecting a host relationship. It belongs to the genus Dichrogaster, a group of ichneumonid wasps. Available records for this species are extremely limited, with only a single observation documented on iNaturalist.

  parasitoidlacewing-parasiterarely-recorded

• Dichrooscytus suspectus

  Dichrooscytus suspectus is a species of plant bug described by Reuter in 1909. It belongs to the family Miridae, a large group of true bugs commonly known as plant bugs. The species has been documented in scattered localities across western and eastern North America. Specific ecological details remain poorly documented.

  plant-bugMiridaeNorth-Americanrarely-recorded

• Dichrorampha sapodilla

  Dichrorampha sapodilla is a small moth in the leaf-roller family Tortricidae, described by John B. Heppner in 1981. The species is known only from Florida, USA, and appears to be rarely encountered, with only one documented observation in public databases. Like other members of its genus, it likely has a specialized association with particular host plants, though specific details remain undocumented.

  TortricidaeOlethreutinaeGrapholitiniFlorida-endemicdata-deficient1981-descriptionHeppnerNorth-Americararely-recorded

• Dictyssa fenestrata

  Dictyssa fenestrata is a species of planthopper in the family Tropiduchidae, described by Ball in 1910. The species is known from California and belongs to the tribe Elicini within the subfamily Elicinae. Like other tropiduchid planthoppers, it is a sap-feeding insect associated with vascular plants. Published records for this species are sparse, with only one observation documented on iNaturalist.

  planthopperTropiduchidaeCalifornia-endemicrarely-recorded

• Diplazon deletus

  Diplazon deletus is a species of parasitoid wasp in the family Ichneumonidae, first described by Thomson in 1890. It is placed in the genus Diplazon, a group of hoverfly parasitoids within the subfamily Diplazontinae. The species is known from limited records in Canada and northern Europe.

  parasitoidhoverfly-parasitoidIchneumonidaeDiplazontinaerarely-recorded

• Diplocolenus evansi

  Diplocolenus evansi is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae. It was described by Ashmead in 1904. The species is placed in the tribe Paralimnini and has been recorded from Alaska, Alberta, British Columbia, Colorado, and Chita (Russia). Available records indicate extremely limited documentation, with only two observations reported on iNaturalist.

  leafhopperCicadellidaeDeltocephalinaeParalimniniPalearcticNearcticAlaskaAlbertaBritish-ColumbiaColoradoChitararely-recordeddata-deficient

• Diplotaxis saylori

  Diplotaxis saylori is a small scarab beetle in the family Scarabaeidae, subfamily Melolonthinae, first described by Cazier in 1940. Like other members of the genus Diplotaxis, it is a chafer beetle with adults that are attracted to lights at night. The species is known from the southwestern United States, specifically Arizona. Little detailed biological information has been published for this particular species.

  scarabchafernocturnalArizona-endemicrarely-recorded

• Dolichopus lamellicornis

  Dolichopus lamellicornis is a species of long-legged fly in the family Dolichopodidae, first described by Thomson in 1869. It is currently classified as a synonym of Hygroceleuthus lamellicornis. Like other members of the genus Dolichopus, it belongs to a diverse family of small, predatory flies known for their metallic coloration and agile flight. The species is known from very few observations, suggesting it may be rare, localized, or under-recorded.

  Dolichopodidaelong-legged-fliessynonymrarely-recordedpredatory-fliesDiptera

• Dromaeolus turnbowi

  Dromaeolus turnbowi is a species of false click beetle in the family Eucnemidae. The species is known from only three iNaturalist observations, indicating it is either rare, poorly sampled, or recently described. As a member of Eucnemidae, it belongs to a group of beetles commonly known as false click beetles, which are distinguished from true click beetles (Elateridae) by their inability to produce the characteristic clicking sound. The genus Dromaeolus contains species that are typically associated with decaying wood.

  ColeopteraEucnemidaefalse-click-beetlerarely-recordeddata-deficient

• Elathous californicus

  Elathous californicus is a click beetle species in the family Elateridae, described by Van Dyke in 1932. The species is known from limited records in western North America, with confirmed observations from British Columbia, Canada. Like other elaterids, it possesses the characteristic clicking mechanism for righting itself when overturned. Available information about this species remains sparse, with only two documented observations in iNaturalist and minimal published biological data.

  Elateridaeclick-beetlewestern-North-Americararely-recordedVan-Dyke-1932

• Ephialtes decumbens

  Ephialtes decumbens is a species of ichneumon wasp described by Townes in 1960. It belongs to the genus Ephialtes, a group of parasitoid wasps within the family Ichneumonidae. The species is known from extremely limited records, with only one observation documented on iNaturalist. As with other members of Ephialtes, it likely functions as a parasitoid of wood-boring beetle larvae, though specific host associations for this species remain undocumented.

  parasitoidichneumon-waspHymenopterararely-recorded

• Episernus trapezoideus

  Episernus trapezoideus is a small beetle species in the family Ptinidae (death-watch and spider beetles). It occurs in northwestern North America, with confirmed records from Alaska and British Columbia. The species was described by Fall in 1905. Available information on its biology and ecology is extremely limited.

  beetleptinidaedeath-watch-beetlenorth-americapacific-northwestrarely-recorded

• Erasmoneura rubricata

  Erasmoneura rubricata is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. It was described by Van Duzee in 1909. Members of this genus are small, delicate leafhoppers characterized by distinctive color patterns. The specific epithet "rubricata" suggests reddish coloration.

  leafhopperTyphlocybinaeErythroneuriniNorth-Americararely-recorded

• Eremochrysa pallida

  Eremochrysa pallida is a species of green lacewing in the family Chrysopidae, first described by Banks in 1911. It is native to the western United States. Like other members of its family, it is a predatory insect, though specific ecological details for this species remain poorly documented. The species has been historically classified under the genus Chrysopiella before its current placement in Eremochrysa.

  green-lacewingwestern-United-StatesChrysopidaeNeuropterapredatory-insectrarely-recorded

• Erichsonius brachycephalus

  A small rove beetle in the genus Erichsonius, described by J.H. Frank in 1975. The species epithet 'brachycephalus' (short-headed) refers to its relatively compact head shape compared to congeners. Records are sparse, with documented occurrences in eastern North America.

  rove-beetleStaphylinidaeStaphylininaeNorth-Americashort-headed1975-descriptionrarely-recordediNaturalist:-3-observations

• Erythridula tenebrosa

  Erythridula tenebrosa is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae, described by Knull in 1946. The specific epithet 'tenebrosa' (Latin for dark or gloomy) likely refers to its coloration. Like other members of the Erythroneurini tribe, it is a small, plant-feeding insect. The genus Erythridula comprises numerous North American species, many of which are challenging to distinguish without microscopic examination.

  leafhopperCicadellidaeTyphlocybinaeHemipteraNorth-Americararely-recorded

• Euamiana torniplaga

  Euamiana torniplaga is a noctuid moth species described by Barnes and McDunnough in 1916. It belongs to the genus Euamiana, a small group within the subfamily Noctuinae. The species was originally described under the basionym Nocloa torniplaga before being transferred to Euamiana. Very few observations exist in public databases, suggesting it is either rare, poorly sampled, or restricted to specific habitats.

  noctuidaenoctuinaenorth-americararely-recordedtaxonomic-revision-needed

• Euptychodera

  Euptychodera is a monotypic genus of shield-backed bugs in the family Scutelleridae, established by Bergroth in 1908. The genus contains a single described species, E. corrugata. Members of Scutelleridae are characterized by an enlarged scutellum that covers most of the abdomen and wings, giving them a distinctive shield-like appearance.

  monotypic-genusshield-backed-bugHemipteraScutelleridaerarely-recorded

• Euschaefferia

  Euschaefferia is a genus of beetles in the family Trogossitidae, established by Leng in 1920. The genus is currently considered doubtful in taxonomic status. Only a single observation exists on iNaturalist, indicating extreme rarity or possible synonymy with another genus. Members of Trogossitidae are commonly known as bark-gnawing beetles.

  ColeopteraTrogossitidaedoubtful-taxonrarely-recorded

• Euschaefferia hicoriae

  Euschaefferia hicoriae is a species of beetle in the family Trogossitidae, a group commonly known as bark-gnawing beetles. The species is known from very few records, with only one documented observation on iNaturalist. Members of the genus Euschaefferia are poorly studied, and little is known about their biology or ecology. The specific epithet "hicoriae" suggests a possible association with hickory (Carya species), though this relationship remains unconfirmed.

  beetleColeopteraTrogossitidaebark-gnawing-beetlerarely-recorded

• Eustictus salicicola

  Eustictus salicicola is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, first described by Knight in 1923. The species epithet 'salicicola' suggests an association with willow (Salix) hosts. It is a small predatory or phytophagous true bug found in North America, with documented records from Minnesota, South Dakota, and Mississippi. Very few observations exist in public databases.

  MiridaeNorth-Americawillow-associatedrarely-recordedKnight-1923

• Fabiola lucidella

  Fabiola lucidella is a species of concealer moth in the subfamily Oecophorinae, originally described by August Busck in 1912 as Epicallima lucidella. It is known from limited records in Pennsylvania and Arkansas, with a type locality at Oak Station in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. The species is assigned Hodges/MONA number 1052 and remains poorly documented in the scientific literature.

  concealer-mothOecophorinaeNorth-Americararely-recordedtaxonomic-revision-history

• Filatima confusatella

  Filatima confusatella is a species of gelechiid moth described by Darlington in 1949. It is known from a single published record in New Jersey, United States. The species belongs to a genus of small moths whose larvae are often associated with plants in the family Solanaceae.

  GelechiidaeNorth-Americararely-recordeddata-deficient

• Glaresis medialis

  Glaresis medialis is a species of scarab beetle in the family Glaresidae, a group commonly referred to as enigmatic scarab beetles. The species was described by Gordon in 1969 and is known from scattered records across western North America. It belongs to a small family of beetles whose biology remains poorly understood.

  scarab-beetleGlaresidaewestern-North-Americararely-recorded

• Grossbeckia

  Grossbeckia is a genus of moths in the family Geometridae, subfamily Larentiinae. The genus was erected by William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough in 1912. It contains three described species: Grossbeckia semimaculata (the type species), G. gymnopomparia, and G. ochriplaga. The genus appears to be rarely encountered, with minimal observational records available.

  GeometridaeLarentiinaeNorth-American-mothsrarely-recorded

• Gymnoscirtetes morsei

  Morse's wingless grasshopper

  Gymnoscirtetes morsei, commonly known as Morse's wingless grasshopper, is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is characterized by its wingless condition, a notable trait within the genus. The species was described by Hebard in 1918 and is known from limited records in North America.

  apterouswinglessFlorida-endemicrarely-recorded

• 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.

  robber-flypredatory-flyDipteraAsilidaerarely-recordedpoorly-known

• Hedychrum parvum

  Hedychrum parvum is a species of cuckoo wasp in the family Chrysididae. As with other members of this genus, it is likely a cleptoparasite that lays eggs in the nests of other wasps, particularly digger wasps. The species has been rarely recorded, with only two observations documented on iNaturalist. Its small size and metallic coloration are characteristic of the genus.

  Chrysididaecuckoo-waspcleptoparasiterarely-recordeddata-deficient

• Heteropezini

  Heteropezini is a tribe of gall midges within the subfamily Porricondylinae (Cecidomyiidae). These small flies are characterized by reduced wing venation and are distinguished from related tribes by antennal and genital morphology. The tribe includes the genus Heteropeza and related taxa. Published records of this tribe are sparse, with limited observational data available.

  CecidomyiidaePorricondylinaegall-midgesDipteratriberarely-recorded

• Hoplitalysia

  Hoplitalysia is a genus of parasitoid wasps in the family Braconidae, first described by Ashmead in 1900. Members of this genus are part of the diverse ichneumonoid wasp fauna, which are predominantly parasitoids of other insects. The genus is represented by very few observations in biodiversity databases, suggesting it is either rare, understudied, or restricted in distribution. As with other braconid wasps, species in this genus likely play roles in regulating insect populations through parasitism.

  parasitoidBraconidaeHymenopterararely-recordedunderstudied

• Hulstina grossbecki

  Hulstina grossbecki is a geometrid moth described by Rindge in 1970. It belongs to the subfamily Ennominae and is endemic to North America. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 6545. Published records indicate it is rarely encountered, with limited observational data available.

  GeometridaeEnnominaeNorth-AmericaRindge-1970MONA-6545Hodges-6545geometrid-mothrarely-recordedlimited-data

• Hydrocanthus regius

  Hydrocanthus regius is a species of burrowing water beetle in the family Noteridae, described by Young in 1953. The genus Hydrocanthus comprises small aquatic beetles adapted to burrowing in muddy substrates. Species in this genus are found across North America. Very few observations of H. regius exist in public databases, suggesting it is either genuinely rare, under-recorded, or restricted to specific habitats.

  burrowing-water-beetleNoteridaeaquatic-ColeopteraNorth-Americafossorialrarely-recorded

• Hylaius

  Hylaius is a genus of leafhoppers (family Cicadellidae) established by Oman & Musgrave in 1975. It belongs to the subfamily Errhomeninae and tribe Bathysmatophorini. The genus is rarely reported, with only 9 observations recorded on iNaturalist as of the available data.

  leafhopperCicadellidaeErrhomeninaeBathysmatophorinirarely-recorded

• Hymenochaonia nupera

  Hymenochaonia nupera is a species of parasitoid wasp in the family Braconidae, first described by Cresson in 1872. It belongs to the genus Hymenochaonia within the superfamily Ichneumonoidea. The species is known from very few observations, with only two records documented on iNaturalist. As a member of Braconidae, it is presumed to be a parasitoid of other insects, though specific host associations remain undocumented.

  parasitoidrarely-recordedunderstudied

• Ichneutes

  Ichneutes is a genus of parasitoid wasps in the family Braconidae, established by Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck in 1814. The genus belongs to the large and diverse ichneumonoid wasp superfamily, which contains thousands of species that parasitize other insects. Very few observations of Ichneutes have been recorded, with only 4 documented on iNaturalist. The genus has been reported from parts of northern Europe including Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

  parasitoidBraconidaeHymenopterararely-recorded

• 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.

  leafhopperTyphlocybinaeNorth-Americararely-recordedpoorly-knownEmpoascini

• Laphystia bromleyi

  Laphystia bromleyi is a species of robber fly (family Asilidae) described by Wilcox in 1960. The genus Laphystia comprises small to medium-sized predatory flies distributed primarily in the New World. As a member of Asilidae, this species is presumed to be an aerial predator of other insects. Published records for this species are extremely limited, with minimal observational data available in public repositories.

  robber-flyasilidpredatory-flyMexican-faunararely-recorded

• Lasiopogon polensis

  Lasiopogon polensis is a species of robber fly (Asilidae) described by Lavigne in 1969. It belongs to a genus of small to medium-sized predatory flies commonly found in sandy habitats. Very few observations of this species exist in public databases, suggesting it may be rare, locally distributed, or underreported.

  Asilidaerobber-flyDipterapredatory-flysand-dwellingrarely-recordedLavigne-1969Poland

• Leptanthicus

  Leptanthicus is a monotypic genus of antlike flower beetles in the family Anthicidae, containing a single described species, L. staphyliniformis. The genus was established by Werner in 1958. Members of this genus exhibit the characteristic ant-like morphology common to Anthicidae, including an elongated body and pronotal constriction that creates a narrow 'waist.'

  monotypicAnthicidaeantlike-flower-beetleStaphyliniformiararely-recorded

• Leptogaster parvoclava

  Leptogaster parvoclava is a species of robber fly (family Asilidae) described by Martin in 1957. It belongs to the subfamily Leptogastrinae, a group characterized by slender, elongate bodies and long legs adapted for capturing prey in flight. The species epithet "parvoclava" refers to the small clubbed structure of a particular morphological feature. As with other members of Leptogaster, this species likely inhabits grassy or open vegetation habitats where it perches on stems to hunt.

  robber-flyLeptogastrinaepredatorgrasslandrarely-recorded

• Lestomyia atripes

  Lestomyia atripes is a species of robber fly (family Asilidae) described by Wilcox in 1937. It belongs to the subfamily Dasypogoninae, a group of predatory flies known for their aerial hunting behavior. The specific epithet 'atripes' refers to black legs. Very little species-specific information is available in published literature.

  robber-flyDasypogoninaepredatory-flyrarely-recorded

• Leucopelmonus annulicornis

  Leucopelmonus annulicornis is a species of sawfly in the family Tenthredinidae. It was described by Harrington in 1893. The species is known from eastern Canada, with records from New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, and Ontario. Very little has been published on its biology or ecology.

  sawflyTenthredinidaeHymenopteraCanadian-faunararely-recorded

• Listrimorpha

  Listrimorpha is a genus of soft-bodied plant beetles in the family Melyridae, established by Blaisdell in 1921. The genus is currently classified as doubtful in taxonomic databases, indicating uncertainty about its validity or distinctness from related genera. It is known from a single observation record, suggesting extreme rarity or potential synonymy with another melyrid genus.

  doubtful-taxonrarely-recordedrequires-taxonomic-revision

• Lycorina scitula

  Lycorina scitula is a species of ichneumonid wasp in the genus Lycorina, first described by Cresson in 1870. It belongs to the family Ichneumonidae, one of the largest families of parasitoid wasps. The genus Lycorina is part of the diverse ichneumonid fauna of North America. Very little specific information is available about the biology or ecology of this particular species.

  parasitoidichneumonidNorth-Americanrarely-recorded

• Macdunnoa

  Macdunnoa is a genus of mayflies in the family Heptageniidae, established by Lehmkuhl in 1979. The genus belongs to the order Ephemeroptera, a group of aquatic insects known for their brief adult lifespan. Very few observations of this genus have been recorded, with only a single documented observation in iNaturalist. As a member of Heptageniidae, it is part of a diverse family of flat-headed mayflies commonly found in running water habitats.

  mayfliesHeptageniidaeaquatic-insectsrarely-recorded

• Macrotylus essigi

  Macrotylus essigi is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, first described by Van Duzee in 1916. It is a member of the diverse genus Macrotylus, which comprises small to medium-sized mirid bugs often associated with specific host plants. The species is known from limited records in California, USA.

  Miridaeplant-bugCalifornia-endemicrarely-recordedtaxonomically-obscure

• Malachius macer

  Malachius macer is a species of soft-winged flower beetle in the family Melyridae. Described by Horn in 1874, this species belongs to a genus commonly associated with flowers and vegetation. Like other malachiine beetles, adults likely feed on pollen and small insects. The species is recorded from British Columbia, Canada, though detailed biological information remains scarce.

  ColeopteraMelyridaeMalachiinaesoft-winged-flower-beetleBritish-Columbiararely-recorded

• Meroptera abditiva

  Meroptera abditiva is a species of snout moth (family Pyralidae) described by Carl Heinrich in 1956. It belongs to the subfamily Phycitinae, a diverse group of small moths commonly known as knot-horn moths. The species is documented from multiple localities across eastern and central North America. Available records suggest it is a rarely encountered species with limited biological data published.

  snout-mothPyralidaePhycitinaeNorth-Americararely-recorded1956-description

• Metoponium abnorme

  Metoponium abnorme is a species of darkling beetle in the family Tenebrionidae. The genus Metoponium is a small group within this large family of beetles, which are primarily distributed in arid and semi-arid regions. Very few records exist for this species, and its biology remains poorly documented.

  Tenebrionidaedarkling-beetleColeopteraMetoponiumrarely-recordeddata-deficient

• Microhypnus

  Microhypnus is a genus of click beetles (Elateridae) established by Kishii in 1976. The genus contains species of small elaterid beetles, with limited published information available. Records in natural history databases indicate very few observations, suggesting either rarity, restricted distribution, or undercollection. The genus belongs to the diverse click beetle family, characterized by the ability to right themselves using a prosternal process that engages with a mesosternal groove.

  elateridaeclick-beetlesjapanese-beetlesrarely-recorded

• Microlipus laticeps

  Microlipus laticeps is a species of soft-bodied plant beetle in the family Melyridae, a group commonly known as soft-winged flower beetles. The genus Microlipus is poorly studied, with very limited published information on its biology and distribution. Only a single observation of this species has been documented on iNaturalist, indicating extreme rarity in public records. Melyridae beetles are generally associated with flowers and vegetation where they feed on pollen and small insects.

  data-deficientMelyridaesoft-winged-flower-beetlerarely-recorded

• Mochlosoma illocale

  Mochlosoma illocale is a species of tachinid fly described by Reinhard in 1958. It belongs to the subfamily Dexiinae within the large family Tachinidae, a group of parasitoid flies. The genus Mochlosoma contains relatively few described species, and this taxon is known from limited records in North America. Information regarding its biology and ecology remains sparse.

  tachinidparasitoidDexiinaeNorth-Americararely-recordeddata-deficient

• Mula

  Mula is a genus of planthoppers in the family Derbidae, described by Ball in 1928. Members of this genus belong to the tribe Sikaianini within the subfamily Otiocerinae. Derbidae planthoppers are known for their elongated wings and association with fungal-feeding habits in many species. The genus is part of the diverse Fulgoroidea superfamily, which contains numerous economically significant agricultural pests and ecologically important decomposers.

  DerbidaeplanthopperFulgoroideaSikaianiniOtiocerinaerarely-recorded

• Mychocerinus depressus

  Mychocerinus depressus is a small beetle species in the family Murmidiidae, first described by LeConte in 1866. The species is found in North America, with confirmed records from Ontario, Canada. Murmidiidae is a small family of beetles within the order Coleoptera, and members of this family are generally associated with decaying plant material and fungi. Very little is known about the specific biology or ecology of M. depressus beyond its basic taxonomic placement and geographic distribution.

  beetleColeopteraMurmidiidaeNorth-AmericaOntariorarely-recordeddata-deficient

• Myrmecotypus lineatus

  Myrmecotypus lineatus is a species of true spider in the family Corinnidae, subfamily Castianeirinae. It is the only species in the genus Myrmecotypus with a documented occurrence in the United States, making its distribution atypical compared to congeners which are otherwise restricted to the Neotropical region (Mexico to Panamá). The species was described by Emerton in 1909. Very few observations of this spider exist in public databases.

  CorinnidaeCastianeirinaeant-mimicatypical-distributionNearcticUSA-endemic-within-genusEmerton-1909rarely-recordedspiderAraneae

• Myrmex insignis

  antlike weevil

  Myrmex insignis is a species of ant-mimicking weevil in the family Curculionidae. The species exhibits morphological adaptations resembling ants, a form of protective mimicry common in the genus. It is recorded from North America, though specific details regarding its biology and ecology remain limited in published literature.

  ant-mimicrymyrmecomorphyweevilCurculionidaeNorth-Americararely-recorded

• Neodavisia singularis

  Neodavisia singularis is a species of snout moth in the family Pyralidae. It was described by William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough in 1913 based on specimens collected in the Everglades region of Florida. The species is known only from Florida and remains poorly documented, with few subsequent records. Its small size and restricted distribution make it a rarely encountered species.

  endemicFloridaEvergladesrarely-recordedsmall-size

• Neomastix

  Neomastix is a genus of true weevils (Curculionidae) established by W.G. Dietz in 1891. It is native to the Nearctic realm. The type species, N. solidaginis, is the only described species currently recognized in the genus. The genus is rarely encountered, with minimal observational records.

  weevilCurculionidaeNearcticrarely-recorded

• Neophyllura pruinosa

  Neophyllura pruinosa is a species of jumping plant louse (psyllid) in the family Liviidae, first described by Martin in 1931. As a member of the Hemiptera order, it is a sap-feeding insect that likely specializes on particular host plants. The genus Neophyllura is part of a group of psyllids associated with various plant families, though specific ecological details for this species remain poorly documented in available literature. The species has been recorded in California, USA based on distribution data.

  HemipteraSternorrhynchaPsylloideaLiviidaepsyllidjumping-plant-lousesap-feederphloem-feederCalifornia-endemicrarely-recorded

• Olethreutes troglodanum

  Olethreutes troglodanum is a species of tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae, subfamily Olethreutinae. First described by McDunnough in 1922, this species belongs to a diverse genus of small moths commonly known as tortrix moths or leafroller moths. The genus Olethreutes contains numerous species, many of which are associated with specific host plants and exhibit characteristic rolling or folding behaviors on leaves during larval development. Like other members of its genus, O. troglodanum is likely a small moth with relatively nondescript coloration typical of many Olethreutinae.

  TortricidaeOlethreutinaeOlethreutesmicrolepidopteraNorth-Americararely-recorded

• Opsotheresia

  Opsotheresia is a genus of tachinid flies established by Townsend in 1919. The genus contains two described species: Opsotheresia bigelowi and Opsotheresia obesa. As members of the family Tachinidae, these flies are parasitoids, though specific host associations for Opsotheresia remain undocumented. The genus is classified within the subfamily Dexiinae and tribe Dexiini.

  parasitoidtachinidDexiinaerarely-recordedTownsend

• Orthosia tenuimacula

  Orthosia tenuimacula is a species of cutworm moth in the family Noctuidae, first described from North America in 1913. The species belongs to a genus of early spring-emerging moths, with adults typically active during March and April. Like other Orthosia species, it likely overwinters in the pupal stage. The specific epithet 'tenuimacula' (slender spot) refers to a marking on the forewing. Very few observations exist for this species, suggesting it may be genuinely rare, undercollected, or restricted to specific habitats.

  cutworm-mothearly-spring-mothNoctuidaeNorth-AmericaOrthosiararely-recorded

• Oxyporus kiteleyi

  Oxyporus kiteleyi is a rove beetle in the subfamily Oxyporinae, described by Campbell in 1978. The species is known from a limited number of records in eastern North America, spanning from Georgia in the southern United States to Quebec and New Brunswick in Canada. Like other members of Oxyporus, it is likely associated with fungal fruiting bodies, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented. The species is rarely encountered, with only three observations recorded on iNaturalist as of the available data.

  StaphylinidaeOxyporinaerove-beetlefungus-associated-beetleNorth-Americararely-recordeddata-deficient

• Palmacorixa gillettei

  Palmacorixa gillettei is a species of water boatman (family Corixidae) in the infraorder Nepomorpha. It was described by Abbott in 1912. The genus Palmacorixa is a small group within the Corixidae, and this species appears to be rarely recorded based on limited observation data. Members of this family are aquatic true bugs found in freshwater habitats.

  CorixidaeNepomorphaaquatic-insectwater-boatmanNorth-Americararely-recorded

• Paraplatyptilia shastae

  Mount Shasta Plume Moth

  Paraplatyptilia shastae is a plume moth in the family Pterophoridae, known from a small number of observations in western North America. The species was named for Mount Shasta in northern California, reflecting its type locality. Like other plume moths, it possesses distinctive divided wings with fringed margins. It remains poorly known, with limited published biological information.

  plume-mothwestern-North-Americararely-recordedpoorly-known

• Pelochrista daemonicana

  A small tortricid moth in the tribe Eucosmini, described by Heinrich in 1923. The species is rarely recorded, with only three observations documented on iNaturalist. As with many Pelochrista species, detailed natural history information remains limited.

  TortricidaeEucosminiOlethreutinaerarely-recordeddata-deficient

• Pelochrista immaculana

  Pelochrista immaculana is a species of tortricid moth described by Kearfott in 1907. It belongs to the large genus Pelochrista within the subfamily Olethreutinae. The species is rarely recorded, with only two observations documented on iNaturalist. As with other members of the genus, it is a small moth likely associated with specific host plants, though detailed ecological information remains limited.

  TortricidaeOlethreutinaeEucosminirarely-recordeddata-deficient

• Pelocoris biimpressus shoshone

  Pahranagat Naucorid Bug

  Pelocoris biimpressus shoshone is a subspecies of creeping water bug in the family Naucoridae, described by La Rivers in 1948. It belongs to the true bug order Hemiptera and is part of the aquatic true bug infraorder Nepomorpha. The subspecies is known from Middle and North America, with records indicating presence in both regions. Very limited observational data exists for this taxon, with only two observations recorded in iNaturalist.

  Naucoridaecreeping-water-bugaquatic-insectNepomorphararely-recordedlimited-data

• Perilypus

  Perilypus is a genus of checkered beetles in the family Cleridae, established by Spinola in 1841. The genus is poorly documented in scientific literature, with limited species-level descriptions and biological data available. It belongs to a family of predatory beetles commonly associated with wood-boring insects and their galleries. The sparse iNaturalist records (17 observations) suggest it is rarely encountered or underreported.

  CleridaeColeopteracheckered-beetlesNeotropicalrarely-recordedtaxonomically-obscure

• Phaenopsectra profusa

  Phaenopsectra profusa is a species of non-biting midge in the family Chironomidae, described by Townes in 1945. It belongs to the tribe Chironomini within the subfamily Chironominae. The species is rarely recorded, with limited observational data available.

  chironomidnon-biting-midgeaquatic-insectrarely-recorded

• Pheletes lecontei

  Pheletes lecontei is a species of click beetle (family Elateridae). The genus Pheletes is a small elaterid group. As of current records, this species has been documented in only 8 observations, indicating it is rarely encountered or poorly known.

  Elateridaeclick-beetlerarely-recordeddata-deficient

• Phortica picta

  Phortica picta is a species of vinegar fly in the family Drosophilidae, described by Coquillett in 1904. It belongs to the subfamily Steganinae, a group characterized by distinctive morphological features including elongated mouthparts. The genus Phortica is known for species associated with specific ecological niches, though detailed biological information for P. picta specifically remains limited in published literature.

  DrosophilidaeSteganinaevinegar-flyNorth-Americararely-recorded

• Phrypeus rickseckeri

  Phrypeus rickseckeri is a ground beetle in the family Carabidae, originally described as Bembidion rickseckeri by Hayward in 1897. It is a member of the tribe Sinozolini within the subfamily Trechinae. The species is known from North America, with records from Canada and the United States. Available information is limited, with only five observations documented on iNaturalist.

  ground-beetleCarabidaeTrechinaeNorth-Americararely-recorded

• Phtheochroa canariana

  Phtheochroa canariana is a small tortricid moth described from Arizona in 1920. Its taxonomic status has been debated, with some sources treating it as a synonym of Phtheochroa fulviplicana. Very few observations exist, suggesting it is either rare, poorly sampled, or potentially not distinct from related species.

  tortricidarizonataxonomic-uncertaintyrarely-recorded

• Pimodes

  Pimodes is a genus of snout moths (Pyralidae) in the subfamily Phycitinae, described by Blanchard in 1976. The genus contains very few documented species and remains poorly known, with minimal published biological or ecological information. Records are sparse, with only two observations documented on iNaturalist.

  PyralidaePhycitinaesnout-mothpoorly-knownrarely-recorded

• Platycheirus thylax

  Yellow-legged Sedgesitter

  Platycheirus thylax is a species of hoverfly in the family Syrphidae, described by Hull in 1944. It is commonly known as the Yellow-legged Sedgesitter. Like other members of the genus Platycheirus, it is a small fly associated with wetland vegetation. The species is rarely recorded, with only two observations documented on iNaturalist.

  hoverflySyrphidaewetlandrarely-recordeddata-deficient

• Platydema inquilina

  Platydema inquilina is a species of darkling beetle in the family Tenebrionidae, described by Linell in 1899. The specific epithet "inquilina" (Latin for "lodger" or "tenant") suggests an association with the nests or colonies of other organisms. As a member of the genus Platydema, it belongs to a group of tenebrionids often found in decaying wood, under bark, or in association with social insects. Published records for this species are sparse, and detailed biological information remains limited.

  darkling-beetletenebrionidaeinquilinerarely-recorded

• Pocobletus coroniger

  Pocobletus coroniger is a species of sheet-web weaving spider in the family Linyphiidae, described by Eugène Simon in 1894. It belongs to a genus of small-bodied spiders found in the Neotropical region. The species has been recorded from scattered localities across Central America and northern South America, with some records from the southern United States. Like other linyphiids, it constructs flat, horizontal sheet webs with a retreat area. Very little is known of its specific biology or ecology.

  spidersheet-web-weaverNeotropicalrarely-recordedsmall-bodied

• Poecilocera harrisii

  Poecilocera harrisii is a leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1851. The genus Poecilocera is a small group within the leaf beetles, and this species represents one of the few documented members. Records indicate presence in North America, though detailed biological information remains limited.

  leaf-beetleChrysomelidaeNorth-Americararely-recordeddata-deficient

• Postelichus immsi

  Postelichus immsi is a species of long-toed water beetle described by Hinton in 1937. It belongs to the family Dryopidae, a group of aquatic beetles commonly found in flowing water habitats. The species is known from North America. Very few observations exist in citizen science databases, suggesting it is either rare, poorly sampled, or cryptic in its habits.

  Dryopidaeaquatic-beetleNorth-Americararely-recorded

• Protopterocallis

  Protopterocallis is a genus of aphids in the family Aphididae, established by Richards in 1965. It belongs to the tribe Panaphidini within the subfamily Calaphidinae. The genus is poorly documented in scientific literature, with limited species descriptions and biological data available. Observations of this genus are rare, with only a handful of records in biodiversity databases.

  aphidPanaphidiniCalaphidinaepoorly-knownrarely-recorded

• Pseudanostirus nebraskensis

  Pseudanostirus nebraskensis is a click beetle in the family Elateridae. The species was described by Bland in 1863 and is currently recognized as valid. Records indicate presence in western Canada, specifically Alberta and British Columbia. Available information on this species remains limited.

  click-beetleElateridaeColeopterawestern-Canadararely-recorded

• Pseudorthodes virgula

  cutworm moth, dart moth

  Pseudorthodes virgula is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae. Originally described as Taeniocampa virgula by Grote in 1883, it is currently classified in the genus Pseudorthodes within the tribe Eriopygini. The species is known from North America and has been assigned MONA (Moth Photographers Group) Hodges number 10584. Records indicate it is a rarely encountered species with limited observational data.

  Noctuidaecutworm-mothNorth-Americararely-recordedMONA-10584

• Pyritis

  Pyritis is a genus of hoverflies in the family Syrphidae, established by Hunter in 1897. The genus contains at least one confirmed species, P. kincaidii, described by Coquillett in 1895. As a member of the tribe Eristalini, it belongs to a group of flower-visiting flies commonly known as drone flies. The genus remains poorly documented in scientific literature, with limited published information on its biology and ecology.

  hoverflySyrphidaeEristalinidipterapoorly-knownrarely-recorded

• Relictiphthiria

  Relictiphthiria is a genus of bee flies (family Bombyliidae) established by Evenhuis in 1986. It belongs to the subfamily Phthiriinae and tribe Poecilognathini. The genus is known from a small number of observations (21 records on iNaturalist as of source date), suggesting it is either rare, poorly sampled, or restricted in distribution. As with other bee flies, adults likely feed on nectar and pollen, though specific biological details remain poorly documented.

  bee-flyBombyliidaerarely-recordeddata-deficient

• Rhachoepalpus olivaceus

  Rhachoepalpus olivaceus is a species of bristle fly in the family Tachinidae, first described by Townsend in 1908. It belongs to a genus of tachinid flies whose larvae are parasitoids of other insects. The species is known from Mexico, though detailed biological information remains limited.

  tachinidparasitoid-flyMexican-faunararely-recorded

• Rhopobota finitimana

  Rhopobota finitimana is a small tortricid moth in the tribe Eucosmini, originally described as Kundrya finitimana by Heinrich in 1923. The species is known from limited records in the northeastern United States, particularly Vermont. As a member of the genus Rhopobota, it belongs to a group of tortricids commonly associated with coniferous and broadleaf woody plants.

  TortricidaeEucosminiNorth-Americararely-recordedgenitalia-identification-required

• Ripiphorus sexdens

  Ripiphorus sexdens is a species of wedge-shaped beetle in the family Ripiphoridae. It is found in North America. Members of the genus Ripiphorus are known for their distinctive body shape and unusual life history strategies, though species-specific details for R. sexdens remain limited in published literature.

  RipiphoridaeColeopteraNorth-Americawedge-shaped-beetlehypermetamorphosisparasitic-beetlerarely-recordeddata-deficient

• Rubicundiella perturbatrix

  Rubicundiella perturbatrix is a species of ichneumon wasp described by Heinrich in 1962. The genus Rubicundiella belongs to the family Ichneumonidae, one of the largest families of parasitoid wasps. Records indicate presence in Canada (Altona, Manitoba) and Hawaii, United States. The species is known from only two iNaturalist observations, suggesting it is rarely encountered or understudied.

  ichneumonidaeparasitoidrarely-recordeddata-deficient

• Salbia melanobathrum

  Salbia melanobathrum is a small crambid moth described by Harrison Gray Dyar Jr. in 1914. The species is known from a single iNaturalist observation and limited historical records from Panama. Adults are characterized by their small size and uniform pale coloration.

  CrambidaePanamaDyar-1914rarely-recordeddata-deficient

• Salda provancheri

  Salda provancheri is a true bug in the family Saldidae (shore bugs), described by Kelton & Lattin in 1968. It is currently recognized as a synonym of Salda coriacea. The species belongs to the leptopodomorphan infraorder within Heteroptera. Very few observations of this taxon exist in public databases.

  shore-bugsynonymrarely-recordedNorth-American

• Saropogon bryanti

  Saropogon bryanti is a species of robber fly (family Asilidae) described by Wilcox in 1966. It belongs to the genus Saropogon, a group of predatory flies within the subfamily Dasypogoninae. Like other robber flies, it is presumed to be an aerial predator of other insects, though specific details of its biology remain poorly documented. The species has been recorded from limited observations, with six documented occurrences in iNaturalist as of the source date.

  robber-flyassassin-flypredatory-flyDasypogoninaeSaropogoniniNearcticArizonaWilcox-1966Alberts-2023-revisionrarely-recordedlimited-observations

• Schaffneria

  Schaffneria is a genus of plant bugs in the family Miridae, established by Knight in 1966. It belongs to the infraorder Cimicomorpha within the true bugs (Heteroptera). The genus is poorly documented in scientific literature, with minimal published information on its species diversity, biology, or ecology.

  miridplant-bugrarely-recordedpoorly-known

• Smicronyx triangularis

  Smicronyx triangularis is a species of true weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae. It was described by Anderson in 1962. The species is recorded from North America. Very little specific information about its biology, host associations, or ecology has been documented in available sources.

  weevilCurculionidaeNorth-Americadata-deficientrarely-recorded

• Sonronius binotatus

  Sonronius binotatus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, and tribe Macrostelini. It was described by Sahlberg in 1871 and occurs across boreal and montane regions of North America and Eurasia. The species is rarely recorded, with minimal observational data available.

  leafhopperCicadellidaeMacrosteliniborealrarely-recorded

• Spaelotis velicava

  Spaelotis velicava is a species of moth in the family Noctuidae, described by J. Donald Lafontaine in 1998. It belongs to the subfamily Noctuinae, a large group of owlet moths. The species is known from North America. Published records indicate it is rarely encountered, with minimal observational data available.

  noctuidaenoctuinaenorth-americararely-recorded1998-description

• Sphalma quadricollis

  Sphalma quadricollis is a beetle species in the family Pythidae, described by Horn in 1872. The species is known from North America, with records from British Columbia, Canada. The genus Sphalma belongs to a small family of beetles formerly classified within Tenebrionidae but now recognized as distinct. Very little published natural history information exists for this species.

  pythid-beetleNorth-AmericaBritish-ColumbiaHorn-1872rarely-recorded

• Sphyrotheca minnesotensis

  Sphyrotheca minnesotensis is a species of globular springtail in the family Sminthuridae, first described from Minnesota in 1903. As a member of the order Symphypleona, it possesses the rounded, globular body form characteristic of this group. The species is rarely encountered, with only five observations recorded on iNaturalist.

  springtailglobular-springtailSymphypleonaSminthuridaerarely-recorded

• Stamnodes reckseckeri

  Stamnodes reckseckeri is a species of geometrid moth in the subfamily Larentiinae, described by Pearsall in 1910. It belongs to the genus Stamnodes, which comprises small to medium-sized moths with relatively narrow wings. The species is recorded from North America, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain poorly documented. It is assigned MONA/Hodges number 7336.

  geometrid-mothLarentiinaeNorth-Americararely-recorded

• Stenobarichneumon

  Stenobarichneumon is a genus of ichneumon wasps established by Heinrich in 1961. It belongs to the large family Ichneumonidae, one of the most diverse families within Hymenoptera. The genus is documented from Scandinavian countries and contains species that are likely parasitoids of other insects, consistent with the biology of most ichneumonids. Records remain sparse, with limited biological information published.

  ichneumonidparasitoid-waspScandinaviaHeinrich-1961rarely-recorded

• Stictopleurus plutonius

  Stictopleurus plutonius is a species of true bug in the family Rhopalidae, described by Baker in 1908. It belongs to a genus of scentless plant bugs found in temperate regions. Records indicate it occurs in western North America, specifically in British Columbia. Very few observations exist, with only two records documented on iNaturalist.

  Rhopalidaescentless-plant-bugwestern-North-Americararely-recordeddata-deficient

• Suillia sororcula

  Suillia sororcula is a species of small fly in the family Heleomyzidae, described by Czerny in 1926. Members of this family are commonly known as 'sun flies' or 'heleomyzid flies.' The genus Suillia contains species frequently associated with fungi, particularly boletes and related mushrooms. This species appears to be rarely recorded, with limited published information on its biology.

  DipteraHeleomyzidaefungus-associated-fliesrarely-recorded

• Sulcarius

  Sulcarius is a genus of ichneumon wasps in the family Ichneumonidae, established by Townes in 1970. The genus contains parasitoid wasps whose biology remains poorly documented. Records indicate presence in Northern Europe. The single iNaturalist observation suggests the genus is rarely encountered or underreported.

  ichneumonidparasitoidNorthern-EuropeTownes-1970rarely-recorded

• Symmetrischema lectulifera

  Symmetrischema lectulifera is a small gelechiid moth described by Edward Meyrick in 1929. It is known from a limited number of records in Texas, with a wingspan of 13–16 mm. The species belongs to a genus whose members are often associated with Solanaceae plants.

  GelechiidaeNorth-AmericaTexassmall-mothrarely-recorded

• Syngrapha surena

  Surena Looper Moth

  Syngrapha surena, known as the Surena Looper Moth, is a North American noctuid moth described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1882. The species belongs to the subfamily Plusiinae, which includes the 'looper' or 'owlet' moths characterized by their distinctive wing patterns and reduced forelegs. It is a rarely encountered species with limited observational records, suggesting either genuine rarity or cryptic habits that limit detection.

  mothnoctuidlooperNorth-AmericaPlusiinaerarely-recorded

• Temnopsophus

  Temnopsophus is a genus of soft-winged flower beetles (family Melyridae) described by Horn in 1872. The genus is considered doubtful in current taxonomic databases, indicating uncertainty about its validity or circumscription. Very few observations exist, with only 11 records on iNaturalist. The genus belongs to a family of beetles commonly associated with flowers and vegetation.

  doubtful-taxonrarely-recordedMelyridaesoft-winged-flower-beetle

• Thereva brunnea

  stiletto fly

  Thereva brunnea is a species of stiletto flies in the family Therevidae, described by Cole in 1923. Very little specific information is documented about this species. It belongs to a family of predatory flies characterized by their slender, pointed bodies and distinctive wing venation. The genus Thereva contains numerous species, many of which are poorly studied and difficult to identify without specialist examination.

  stiletto-flyTherevidaeDipterapoorly-known-speciesrarely-recorded

• Thoracochaeta arnaudi

  Thoracochaeta arnaudi is a species of small fly in the family Sphaeroceridae, commonly known as lesser dung flies. It was described by Richards in 1963. The genus Thoracochaeta is characterized by distinctive thoracic chaetotaxy (bristle arrangement). Members of this family are generally associated with decomposing organic matter.

  SphaeroceridaeDipteralesser-dung-fliesrarely-recorded

• Thymoites maderae

  Thymoites maderae is a species of cobweb spider in the family Theridiidae, first described by Gertsch and Archer in 1942. The species occurs from the United States through Panama. Very little is known about its biology or ecology. Available records suggest it inhabits Middle and North America, though specific habitat associations remain undocumented.

  spidercobweb-spidertheridiidneotropicalrarely-recorded

• Thyreodon umbrifer

  Thyreodon umbrifer is a species of ichneumon wasp described by Porter in 1989. The genus Thyreodon belongs to the family Ichneumonidae, one of the largest families of parasitoid wasps. Very little published information exists about this specific species. A specimen initially identified as possibly belonging to this genus was observed in Arizona, where experts noted difficulty distinguishing Thyreodon from related genera in the southwestern United States. The genus is poorly known taxonomically, and species-level identification requires specialist examination.

  Ichneumonidaeparasitoid-waspHymenopteraArizonaOphioninaeThyreodonrarely-recordedtaxonomically-difficult

• Tinagma gaedikei

  Tinagma gaedikei is a small moth in the family Douglasiidae, described by Harrison in 2005. It is known from a restricted range in the central United States, specifically central Illinois and northern Kentucky. The species has a specialized two-year life cycle tied to its host plant, with larvae feeding internally on fruits.

  biennialspecialistfruit-feederPhaceliaendemicrarely-recorded

• Tinagma gigantea

  Tinagma gigantea is a small moth in the family Douglasiidae, described by Braun in 1921. It is known from dry meadow habitats in western North America, with records from Alberta, Canada and Montana, United States. The species is rarely encountered, with only two observations documented in iNaturalist.

  Douglasiidaemicrolepidopteradry-meadowswestern-North-Americararely-recorded

• Townesilitus

  Townesilitus is a genus of parasitoid wasps in the family Braconidae, established by Haeselbarth and Loan in 1983. The genus is known from Scandinavia and Denmark, with very few documented observations. As a member of Braconidae, these wasps likely function as larval parasitoids of other insects, though specific host relationships remain undocumented in available sources.

  parasitoidbraconidscandinavianrarely-recordedpoorly-known

• Trichodesma sordida

  death-watch beetle

  Trichodesma sordida is a species of death-watch beetle in the family Ptinidae, first described by George Henry Horn in 1894. It belongs to a genus characterized by distinctive body hair patterns. The species is native to North America. Very little specific information about its biology or ecology has been published.

  ColeopteraPtinidaedeath-watch-beetleNorth-Americararely-recorded

• Trichordestra dodii

  Dod's cutworm moth

  Trichordestra dodii is a noctuid moth species described by Smith in 1904. It belongs to the cutworm or dart moth group within the family Noctuidae. The species has been documented in the Canadian prairie provinces of Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. Published records indicate a restricted distribution in North America with limited observational data available.

  Noctuidaecutworm-mothNorth-AmericaCanadian-prairiesrarely-recordedSmith-1904HadeniniNoctuinae

• Trimerotropis modesta

  Modest Grasshopper

  Trimerotropis modesta is a band-winged grasshopper in the family Acrididae, described by Bruner in 1889. It belongs to the subfamily Oedipodinae, a group characterized by enlarged hind wings used in display and flight. The species occurs in arid and semi-arid regions of southwestern North America and Mexico. Available records indicate it is among the less frequently documented Trimerotropis species, with limited published biological information.

  band-winged-grasshopperOedipodinaeTrimerotropisdesert-grasshoppersouthwestern-North-AmericaMexicoBruner-1889rarely-recordeddata-deficient

• Trixoscelis albibasis

  Trixoscelis albibasis is a small fly species in the family Heleomyzidae, described by Malloch in 1931. The genus Trixoscelis comprises minute to small flies associated with decaying organic matter. Species in this genus are poorly studied, with limited ecological and behavioral documentation. T. albibasis is known from very few observations.

  HeleomyzidaeTrixoscelidinaesmall-fliesdecompositionrarely-recorded

• Tropidosteptes rufusculus

  Tropidosteptes rufusculus is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, described by Knight in 1923. Originally placed in the genus Neoborus, it was later transferred to Tropidosteptes. The species is known from limited records in New York State, USA. Like other members of its genus, it is presumed to be phytophagous, though specific host plants remain undocumented.

  Miridaeplant-bugNew-Yorkrarely-recordedKnight-1923

• Unoka gillettei

  Unoka gillettei is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Metcalf in 1955. It belongs to the tribe Deltocephalini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. The species has been documented in the central United States, with records from Colorado, Kansas, Minnesota, Oklahoma, and South Dakota. Very few observations exist in public databases, suggesting it may be uncommon or underreported.

  leafhopperCicadellidaeDeltocephalinaeNorth-AmericaGreat-Plainsrarely-recorded

• Vacusus formicetorum

  Saskatchewan Ant-like Flower Beetle

  Vacusus formicetorum is a small beetle species in the family Anthicidae, commonly known as the Saskatchewan Ant-like Flower Beetle. It is one of the few documented species in the genus Vacusus. The species was described by Wasmann in 1894 and appears to have a restricted distribution in western Canada. Very little is known about its biology or ecology.

  ColeopteraAnthicidaeVacususrarely-recordedwestern-Canadaprairie-species

• Valgus californicus

  Valgus californicus is a species of scarab beetle in the family Scarabaeidae, subfamily Cetoniinae, and tribe Valgini. It was described by Horn in 1870. The species has a limited known distribution in western North America, primarily recorded from California and Oregon in the United States, with additional records from Sinaloa in Mexico. Like other members of the genus Valgus, it is likely associated with decaying wood and woody debris, though specific biological details remain poorly documented.

  scarab-beetleCetoniinaewestern-North-Americararely-recorded

• Welderella

  Welderella is a genus of snout moths in the family Pyralidae, described by Blanchard in 1978. The genus is known from very few records, with only two observations documented on iNaturalist. As a higher-rank taxon with limited available data, most aspects of its biology remain uncharacterized.

  Pyralidaesnout-mothrarely-recordedunderstudied

• Xiphydriophagus

  Xiphydriophagus is a genus of chalcidoid wasps in the family Pteromalidae, described by Ferrière in 1952. The genus belongs to the subfamily Pteromalinae and tribe Pteromalini. Members of this genus are parasitoid wasps, though specific host associations remain poorly documented. The genus has been recorded from limited localities in northern Europe.

  parasitoidchalcidoidPteromalidaeEuropeanrarely-recorded

• Zamagiria laidion

  Zamagiria laidion is a species of snout moth in the family Pyralidae, subfamily Phycitinae. It was described by Zeller in 1881. The species belongs to a genus of relatively obscure moths with limited documented information. Available records indicate very few observations, suggesting it is either rare, poorly surveyed, or restricted in distribution.

  PyralidaePhycitinaesnout-mothrarely-recordeddata-deficient

• Zenodoxus heucherae

  Zenodoxus heucherae is a species of clearwing moth in the family Sesiidae, first described by Henry Edwards in 1881. The species epithet references Heuchera, a genus of flowering plants in the saxifrage family, suggesting a possible host plant association. As a member of the subfamily Tinthiinae, it belongs to a group of sesiid moths often associated with herbaceous or shrubby hosts. The species is known from the Nearctic region, though detailed biological information remains limited.

  clearwing-mothSesiidaeNearcticrarely-recorded