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Pelochrista curlewensis
Pelochrista curlewensis is a species of tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae, first described by Wright in 2007. It belongs to the subfamily Olethreutinae and tribe Eucosmini. Like other members of the genus Pelochrista, it is a small moth, but specific details about its biology and distribution remain limited in published literature.
Pelochrista wagneri
Pelochrista wagneri is a species of tortricid moth described by Wright & Gilligan in 2017. It belongs to the large genus Pelochrista within the subfamily Olethreutinae. The species is part of a diverse radiation of small moths commonly known as leafroller moths. As a recently described species, detailed biological information remains limited.
Phloeopora gilbertae
Phloeopora gilbertae is a species of rove beetle in the subfamily Aleocharinae, described from Canada in 2016. It belongs to a genus associated with forest floor habitats and decaying organic matter. The species is known from scattered localities across northern North America.
Phymatodes huetheri
Phymatodes huetheri is a species of longhorned beetle (family Cerambycidae) described in 2019 by Wappes and Santos-Silva. It belongs to the genus Phymatodes, a group of woodboring beetles most diverse in western North America. The species was recently described and appears to have limited published biological information available.
Phytomyza erigeronis
Phytomyza erigeronis is a species of leaf-mining fly in the family Agromyzidae, described in 2018 by Eiseman and Lonsdale. It belongs to a large genus of flies whose larvae feed internally within plant leaves, creating distinctive serpentine mines. The specific epithet suggests an association with Erigeron (fleabane) host plants, though detailed life history information remains limited. As a recently described species, much of its biology awaits documentation.
Phytomyza palustris
Phytomyza palustris is a species of leaf-mining fly in the family Agromyzidae, described by Eiseman and Lonsdale in 2018. Like other members of the genus Phytomyza, its larvae feed internally within leaves, creating distinctive tunnels or mines between the upper and lower leaf surfaces. The species epithet 'palustris' suggests an association with marshy or wetland habitats. Very few observations of this species have been recorded, indicating it may be rare, recently described, or poorly surveyed.
Phytomyza ziziae
Phytomyza ziziae is a species of leaf-mining fly in the family Agromyzidae, described in 2018 from specimens in Vermont, United States. It belongs to a genus whose larvae create distinctive serpentine mines within leaves. The specific epithet references Zizia, a genus of North American plants in the carrot family (Apiaceae), suggesting a potential host association. As a recently described species, detailed natural history information remains limited.
Placoschema dimorpha
Placoschema dimorpha is a small longhorned beetle (family Cerambycidae) and the sole member of its genus. Described from Mexico in 2010, it represents a significant range extension as the first U.S. record was documented from southeastern Arizona in 2013. The species exhibits pronounced sexual dimorphism in coloration: males have black elytra with red lateral margins on the basal half, while females have entirely reddish elytra or at most a darker apical fascia. At approximately 10 mm in length, its diminutive size and somber coloration contrast sharply with the typically large, colorful members of the tribe Trachyderini.
Plagiomimicus yakama
Plagiomimicus yakama is a noctuid moth species described by Crabo & Wikle in 2018. It belongs to the subfamily Stiriinae, a group of small to medium-sized owlet moths. The genus Plagiomimicus is part of the diverse Noctuidae family, which contains many species that are attracted to artificial light sources at night. As a recently described species, detailed biological information remains limited.
Platyceroides infernus
Platyceroides infernus is a species of stag beetle in the family Lucanidae, described from California in 2017. It belongs to a genus of small to medium-sized stag beetles characterized by reduced mandibles in males compared to other lucanid genera. The species epithet "infernus" (Latin for "hell") references its type locality in Death Valley, California. Like other Lucanidae, adults are nocturnal and larvae develop in decaying wood.
Platynota zapatana
Platynota zapatana is a species of tortricid moth described by Powell & Brown in 2012. It belongs to the diverse leafroller moth genus Platynota, whose larvae are known to feed on various plants. The species occurs in the southern United States and northern Mexico, representing a relatively recently described member of this economically significant moth family.
Prosoparia floridana
Prosoparia floridana is a moth species in the family Erebidae, described by Lafontaine and Dickel in 2009. It is found in North America. The species has a MONA/Hodges number of 8419.2. As a relatively recently described species, detailed biological information remains limited.
Pseudotelphusa landryi
Pseudotelphusa landryi is a microlepidopteran moth in the family Gelechiidae, described by Lee in 2011. The species is known from a limited number of records in eastern North America, specifically Quebec and West Virginia. As a member of the genus Pseudotelphusa, it belongs to a group of small moths commonly known as twirler moths. Very little specific biological information has been published for this recently described species.
Pterostichus barri
Pterostichus barri is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, described by Bousquet in 2006. It belongs to a large genus of woodland ground beetles found primarily in the Northern Hemisphere. The species is known from North America, though detailed information about its biology and ecology remains limited.
Pterostichus diana
Pterostichus diana is a ground beetle species in the family Carabidae, described by LaBonte in 2013. It belongs to the genus Pterostichus, a large and diverse group of predatory beetles commonly found in North American terrestrial habitats. As a recently described species, detailed biological information remains limited.
Quernocoris caliginosus
Quernocoris caliginosus is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, described by Weirauch in 2006. It is a true bug (Hemiptera: Heteroptera) belonging to the large and diverse mirid fauna of western North America. The genus Quernocoris is associated with oak (Quercus) habitats, reflecting its etymology. As a recently described species, detailed natural history information remains limited in the primary literature.
Renclasea falli
Renclasea falli is a species of clown beetle in the family Histeridae, described by Tishechkin & Caterino in 2009. It is known from California, USA. As a member of the subfamily Haeteriinae, it belongs to a specialized group of histerid beetles. The genus Renclasea was established relatively recently, reflecting ongoing taxonomic refinement within the Histeridae.
Rifargia occiclina
Rifargia occiclina is a moth species in the family Notodontidae, described by Miller in 2021. It belongs to the genus Rifargia, which comprises approximately 25 species distributed primarily in the Neotropics. As a recently described species, published knowledge about its biology and ecology remains limited. The species is documented through a small number of observations on iNaturalist.
Schinia immaculata
Schinia immaculata is a small noctuid moth endemic to riparian habitats along the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon, Arizona. First described in 2004, it is one of the more recently recognized species in the diverse genus Schinia. Adults fly in spring with a wingspan of approximately 20 mm. The larval host plant remains unknown, though the species occurs in vegetation dominated by tamarisk, mesquite, acacia, and desert shrubs.
Schinia maculata
Schinia maculata is a small noctuid moth described by Pogue in 2006. It is known exclusively from south-eastern Texas, with adults active in mid-October. The species belongs to a genus of colorful flower moths, though specific details about its biology remain poorly documented.
Schinia varix
Schinia varix is a small noctuid moth described in 2003, notable for its striking sexual dimorphism in forewing coloration. Males display bright yellow forewings with dark purple bands, while females have darker forewings with similar patterning. The species is restricted to a narrow range in the south-central United States. Despite being collected as early as 1944, its formal description was delayed for nearly six decades.
Scrobipalpula manierreorum
Scrobipalpula manierreorum is a small gelechiid moth described in 2014. Its larvae are leaf miners that feed on bigleaf aster (Eurybia macrophylla). The species is known from scattered locations across northeastern and north-central North America.
Selenophorus fabricii
Selenophorus fabricii is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, described in 2017. The species is known from the Caribbean region, including the Cayman Islands, Hispaniola, and the Lesser Antilles. As a member of the genus Selenophorus, it belongs to a diverse group of small to medium-sized ground beetles commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions. Very little is known about the specific biology or ecology of this recently described species.
Selenophorus nonellipticus
Selenophorus nonellipticus is a ground beetle species in the family Carabidae, described in 2021 from Florida, USA. The species name refers to its non-elliptical body shape, distinguishing it from congeners. It belongs to a genus of nocturnal, soil-dwelling beetles primarily found in the Americas.
Sigela minuta
Sigela minuta is a species of moth in the family Erebidae, subfamily Scolecocampinae, described by Troubridge in 2020. The specific epithet 'minuta' suggests small size. As a recently described species, published knowledge about its biology and ecology remains limited. It belongs to a genus of noctuoid moths whose members are typically nocturnal and attracted to light sources.
Sigela rosea
Sigela rosea is a species of moth in the family Erebidae, subfamily Scolecocampinae, described by James Troubridge in 2020. It is placed in the genus Sigela, a group of moths within the diverse Noctuoidea superfamily. As a recently described species, detailed information about its biology and ecology remains limited. The specific epithet 'rosea' likely refers to pink or rose coloration in the adult moth.
Sparganothis azulispecca
Sparganothis azulispecca is a species of tortricid moth described by Powell & Brown in 2012. It is known only from Alabama in the United States. No observations of this species have been recorded in iNaturalist, and its biology remains largely undocumented.
Stagmomantis resacae
Stagmomantis resacae is a species of mantis described in 2021, making it a relatively recent addition to the genus Stagmomantis. It is native to North America. As a member of the Mantidae family, it shares the characteristic predatory morphology and behaviors typical of mantids, including raptorial forelegs adapted for catching prey. The species name suggests a possible association with resaca habitats—oxbow lakes or seasonal wetlands common in the southern United States and northern Mexico.
Stamnodes fergusoni
Stamnodes fergusoni is a species of moth in the family Geometridae, described in 2020 by Matson & Wagner. It belongs to the subfamily Larentiinae, a diverse group commonly known as carpet moths. The species has been documented through 63 observations on iNaturalist, indicating it is recognized in citizen science databases. As a recently described species, detailed natural history information remains limited.
Stictopsallus
Stictopsallus is a genus of plant bugs in the family Miridae, described by Randall T. Schuh in 2006. As a recently described genus within the diverse Miridae family, it represents a group of small, soft-bodied true bugs. The genus belongs to the infraorder Cimicomorpha, which includes many predatory and plant-feeding heteropterans. Very few observations of this genus exist in public databases.
Stiria brava
Stiria brava is a species of moth in the family Noctuidae, subfamily Stiriinae, described by Keegan and Wagner in 2022. It belongs to the genus Stiria, which comprises small to medium-sized noctuid moths. The species is known from very few observations (3 records on iNaturalist as of the source date), indicating it is either rare, recently described, or has a restricted range. As a newly described species, detailed biological information remains limited.
Sufetula carbonalis
Sufetula carbonalis is a small crambid moth described in 2013 from Florida. The species name refers to its dark charcoal-colored wing markings. Adults are active across multiple months, with larval stages suspected to feed on palm roots.
Sympistis amenthes
Sympistis amenthes is a noctuid moth described in 2008, known from a restricted range in the western United States. It occurs at moderate elevations on the east slope of the Cascade Range and adjacent areas. The species has a relatively small wingspan and a brief adult flight period in early autumn. It is one of many recently described species in the taxonomically complex genus Sympistis.
Sympistis buto
Sympistis buto is a moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by James T. Troubridge in 2008. It is known from North America, with records from California. The species has a wingspan of approximately 33 mm. Very little is known about its biology or ecology.
Sympistis chalybdis
Sympistis chalybdis is a noctuid moth species described in 1999 from western North America. It belongs to the diverse genus Sympistis, which contains numerous cryptic species often distinguished by subtle genitalic differences. The species is known from a limited number of records, reflecting both its relatively recent description and likely restricted range.
Sympistis cherti
Sympistis cherti is a noctuid moth species described by James T. Troubridge in 2008. It is a relatively recently described species with a restricted distribution in montane western North America. Adults are active during mid-summer at moderate to high elevations. The species is known from very few observations.
Sympistis ferrirena
Sympistis ferrirena is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Crabo in 2018. It belongs to the large genus Sympistis, which comprises numerous North American noctuid species. As a recently described species, detailed information about its biology and ecology remains limited.
Sympistis forbesi
Forbes' Sallow
Sympistis forbesi is a noctuid moth described in 2014 from the north-central United States. The species is named in honor of entomologist William Trowbridge Merrifield Forbes. Adults are active in late summer with a single annual generation. Larvae are specialized feeders on Triosteum species (Caprifoliaceae), with green bodies and reddish dorsal coloration. The species has experienced range contraction, with apparent extirpation from its eastern distribution in New York and New Jersey.
Sympistis horus
Sympistis horus is a noctuid moth described by James T. Troubridge in 2008. It is known only from New Mexico. The species has a wingspan of approximately 32 mm. As a recently described species with limited published information, many aspects of its biology remain undocumented.
Sympistis incubus
Sympistis incubus is a noctuid moth described by James T. Troubridge in 2008. It is restricted to montane habitats in Washington and Oregon, occurring at elevations between 1,800 and 4,500 feet. Adults are active in September and have a wingspan of 28–35 mm.
Sympistis isis
Sympistis isis is a noctuid moth described by James T. Troubridge in 2008. It is known from a single US state, Utah. The wingspan measures approximately 30 mm. As a recently described species, published information about its biology remains limited.
Sympistis jenniferae
Sympistis jenniferae is a moth species in the family Noctuidae described by James T. Troubridge in 2008. It is known only from New Mexico in the southwestern United States. The species has a wingspan of approximately 33 mm. As a recently described species with no recorded observations, its biology remains poorly documented.
Sympistis jocelynae
Sympistis jocelynae is a noctuid moth described in 2008 from a single county in Utah. It is known from only two observations and remains poorly documented. The species is characterized by its moderate wingspan and late-season adult activity.
Sympistis min
Sympistis min is a noctuid moth species described by James T. Troubridge in 2008. It is currently known only from the US state of Colorado. The wingspan measures approximately 26 mm. As a recently described species with limited published records, detailed biological information remains sparse.
Sympistis sokar
Sympistis sokar is a moth species in the family Noctuidae, described by James T. Troubridge in 2008. It is known only from Oregon in the western United States. As a recently described species with limited observation records, much of its biology remains undocumented.
Syzeton arizonae
Syzeton arizonae is a species of ant-like leaf beetle in the family Aderidae, described by Gompel in 2022. It is currently known only from Arizona, United States. As a member of Aderidae, it belongs to a family of small, elongate beetles often associated with decaying plant material and fungal growth. The species is recently described with limited published biological information available.
Syzeton belovi
Syzeton belovi is a species of ant-like leaf beetle (family Aderidae) described from the Philippines in 2022. As a recently described species, it is known from a single iNaturalist observation. Members of the genus Syzeton are small, elongate beetles with reduced elytra that leave much of the abdomen exposed.
Tapinoma schreiberi
Tapinoma schreiberi is a species of ant in the genus Tapinoma, described by Hamm in 2010. The species is endemic to the United States. It belongs to the subfamily Dolichoderinae, a group known for producing defensive secretions and lacking functional stings. As a recently described species, detailed biological information remains limited.
Tarache toddi
Tarache toddi is a moth species in the family Noctuidae, subfamily Acontiinae. The species was described in 2009 by Clifford D. Ferris and Donald Lafontaine based on specimens collected in southwestern North America. It belongs to a genus whose larvae are typically associated with specific host plants, including species in the genus Hibiscus. The species is relatively recently described and appears to have limited published information beyond its original description.
Telegonus tsongae
Qian's Flasher
Telegonus tsongae, commonly known as Qian's Flasher, is a skipper butterfly in the family Hesperiidae. The species was formally described by Nick Grishin in 2023, making it a relatively recent addition to the genus Telegonus. The genus Telegonus is part of the skipper butterfly group, characterized by rapid, darting flight patterns. The specific epithet 'tsongae' honors an individual, following standard taxonomic naming conventions.