Sagebrush-associated
Guides
Brachycoryna montana
Montana Tortoise Beetle
Brachycoryna montana is a small tortoise beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, measuring 2.5-3.4 mm in length. It is characterized by a uniformly black head, pronotum, and elytra. The species is distributed across western and central North America, from the Canadian prairies to the southwestern United States. Its specific food plant remains unknown, though adults have been collected on Artemisia species including big sagebrush (Artemisia tridentata).
Melanoplus cinereus
grayish sagebrush grasshopper, Gray Sagebrush Grasshopper
Melanoplus cinereus, commonly known as the grayish sagebrush grasshopper, is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is native to western North America and has been documented in California and Washington. The species is characterized by its association with sagebrush habitats and its secretive behavior, which makes it difficult to detect using standard sweep-net sampling methods. Two subspecies are recognized: M. c. cinereus and M. c. cyanipes.
Rifseria fuscotaeniaella
Rifseria fuscotaeniaella is a small moth and the sole species in the monotypic genus Rifseria, family Gelechiidae. It is endemic to western North America, ranging from the Canadian prairies through the Rocky Mountain region to the Pacific coast. The species was originally described as Gelechia fuscotaeniaella by Chambers in 1878. It is associated with arid and semi-arid habitats including sagebrush steppe and dry open woodlands.