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Acrisis
Acrisis is a genus of parasitoid wasps in the family Braconidae, first described by Förster in 1862. These insects belong to the superfamily Ichneumonoidea, one of the most diverse groups of parasitoid wasps. Very little is known about the biology of this genus, with only one observation documented on iNaturalist. The genus is recorded from Norway and Sweden.
Acrotomus
Acrotomus is a genus of parasitoid wasps in the family Ichneumonidae, established by Holmgren in 1857. The genus is recorded from Scandinavia, with confirmed presence in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. As ichneumonids, members of this genus are presumed to be parasitoids of other insects, though specific host associations remain poorly documented.
Aglenus
A genus of narrow-waisted bark beetles in the family Salpingidae. Contains at least one described species, A. brunneus. Members of this genus are small beetles associated with bark habitats.
Anapausis
Anapausis is a genus of minute black scavenger flies (Diptera: Scatopsidae) in the subfamily Psectrosciarinae, described by Enderlein in 1912. The genus is known from a small number of observations and records, primarily from Scandinavia. Members of Scatopsidae are generally associated with decaying organic matter and moist habitats.
Apiloscatopse
Apiloscatopse is a genus of minute black scavenger flies in the family Scatopsidae, established by Cook in 1974. The genus is characterized by distinctive morphological features of the scutellum. It is known from the Palearctic region with confirmed records from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. The type species, Apiloscatopse scutellata, serves as the primary reference for understanding the genus.
Apterodryinus
Apterodryinus is a genus of dryinid wasps erected by R. Perkins in 1907. The genus is currently treated as a synonym of Gonatopus. It was established for species characterized by reduced or absent wings in females. Records indicate presence in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Asthenolabus
Asthenolabus is a genus of ichneumon wasps in the family Ichneumonidae, first described by Heinrich in 1951. The genus belongs to the diverse parasitoid wasp family, whose members are characterized by their role as parasitoids of other insects. Records indicate presence in Scandinavia, though detailed biological information remains limited.
Aulonothroscus
Aulonothroscus is a genus of small false click beetles (family Throscidae) containing more than 20 described species. These beetles belong to the superfamily Elateroidea but lack the prominent clicking mechanism of true click beetles (Elateridae). The genus was established by Horn in 1890 and has been documented primarily in northern Europe and Scandinavia based on available distribution records.
Barichneumon
Barichneumon is a genus of ichneumonid wasps established by Thomson in 1893. At least one species, Barichneumon bilunulatus, has been documented as a parasitoid of the pine beauty moth (Panolis flammea), a pest of pine forests. The genus is recorded from Scandinavia and Denmark.
Barytarbes
Barytarbes is a genus of ichneumon wasps in the family Ichneumonidae, described by Förster in 1869. The genus contains species of parasitoid wasps, though specific details about their biology remain poorly documented. Records indicate presence in Scandinavia. The genus is rarely encountered and has received limited study.
Bellardia bayeri
Bayer's Emerald-bottle
Bellardia bayeri is a species of blow fly in the family Calliphoridae, first described by Jacentkovský in 1937 under the basionym Onesia bayeri. It is commonly known as Bayer's Emerald-bottle. The species has been recorded in Scandinavia (Sweden, Norway, Denmark) and the United States. As a member of the Calliphoridae, it belongs to a family of flies known for their metallic coloration and ecological roles in decomposition.
Belyta
Belyta is a genus of minute diapriid wasps in the subfamily Belytinae. The genus was established by Jurine in 1807 and contains multiple species distributed across the Palearctic region. Species of Belyta are small, slender parasitoid wasps, with seven species recently documented from Iran for the first time. The genus is characterized by specific morphological features of the head and antennae that distinguish it from related diapriid genera.
Berninelsonius
Berninelsonius is a genus of click beetles (family Elateridae) established by Leseigneur in 1970. The genus is poorly known, with only three documented observations on iNaturalist and limited published information. Its members share the characteristic body plan of elaterid beetles, including the pronotal structure that enables the clicking mechanism. The genus appears to be restricted to northern Europe, with records from Norway and Sweden.
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.
Calyptomerus
Calyptomerus is a genus of minute beetles in the family Clambidae, established by Redtenbacher in 1847. The genus contains at least three described species: C. alpestris, C. dubius, and C. oblongulus. These beetles belong to the subfamily Calyptomerinae within the small family Clambidae, which is placed in the infraorder Clambiformia. Records indicate presence in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Cerodontha luctuosa
Cerodontha luctuosa is a species of leaf-miner fly in the family Agromyzidae. Larvae create mines within grass blades and the leaves of sedges and rushes. The species was first described by Johann Wilhelm Meigen in 1830. It has been documented in Scandinavia and other parts of Europe.
Claspettomyia
Claspettomyia is a genus of gall midges in the family Cecidomyiidae, subfamily Porricondylinae. Established by Grover in 1964, this genus is placed in the tribe Porricondylini. It is a poorly documented taxon with limited published information on its biology and morphology. Records indicate presence in Scandinavia.
Conioscinella zetterstedti
Conioscinella zetterstedti is a species of grass fly in the family Chloropidae, described by Andersson in 1966. It belongs to a genus of small flies associated with grasses and sedges. The species is known from Scandinavia, with confirmed records from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Cordilura proboscidea
Cordilura proboscidea is a species of dung fly in the family Scathophagidae, first described by Zetterstedt in 1838. The genus Cordilura belongs to the tribe Cordilurini within the subfamily Scathophaginae. Members of this family are commonly known as dung flies due to their frequent association with dung and other decaying organic matter. Distribution records indicate presence in Norway and Sweden.
Cubocephalus
Cubocephalus is a genus of parasitoid wasps in the family Ichneumonidae, established by Ratzeburg in 1848. Members of this genus are ichneumonid wasps, a diverse group characterized by their parasitoid lifestyle and distinctive morphology including elongated antennae and often prominent ovipositors. The genus has been documented from Scandinavian countries including Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. As with many ichneumonid genera, detailed biological information remains limited.
Cyrtusa
Cyrtusa is a genus of round fungus beetles (family Leiodidae) established by Erichson in 1842. The genus contains at least two described species: Cyrtusa grossepunctata (described 1988) and Cyrtusa subtestacea (described 1813). These beetles belong to the tribe Leiodini within the subfamily Leiodinae.
Dinychus
Dinychus is a genus of mites in the family Dinychidae, order Mesostigmata. The genus was established by Kramer in 1886. Species have been recorded from northern regions including Canada, Alaska, and Scandinavia. A 1989 description of Dinychus ruseki from Canada noted close morphological similarity to D. micropunctatus from Alaska, suggesting possible ecospecies relationships.
Eanus
Eanus is a genus of click beetles (Elateridae) established by John Lawrence LeConte in 1861. Members of this genus are small to medium-sized beetles within the diverse Elateriformia infraorder. The genus has been documented from multiple regions including Scandinavia (Norway, Sweden) and parts of North America (Vermont, United States). Records from iNaturalist indicate regular observation activity with over 200 documented sightings, suggesting the genus is not exceptionally rare where it occurs.
Epitomus
Epitomus is a genus of ichneumon wasps in the family Ichneumonidae, established by Förster in 1869. The genus is poorly known, with only two observations recorded on iNaturalist and minimal published biological data. It has been documented from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. As with other ichneumonid genera, members are presumed to be parasitoid wasps, but specific host associations and ecological details remain undocumented.
Eristalis gomojunovae
Arctic Drone Fly
A species of hoverfly in the genus Eristalis, commonly known as the Arctic Drone Fly. Described by Violovich in 1977, this species belongs to the drone fly group within the family Syrphidae. Like other Eristalis species, it is presumed to exhibit Batesian mimicry of bees or wasps. The specific epithet honors an individual, following the naming convention for this species. Very limited information exists on its biology and ecology compared to better-studied congeners such as Eristalis tenax.
Ernoneura
Ernoneura is a genus of flies in the family Scathophagidae, commonly known as dung flies. The genus was established by Becker in 1894 and is classified within the subfamily Scathophaginae. It contains relatively few described species and is poorly represented in collections and observations.
Euphthiracaridae
Euphthiracaridae is a family of oribatid mites within the superfamily Euphthiracaroidea, characterized by their membership in the Euptyctima group. The family includes at least two recognized genera: Rhysotritia and Microtritia. These mites belong to the diverse soil-dwelling assemblage of Oribatida, which play important roles in decomposition processes. Records indicate presence in Scandinavian regions.
Euphylidorea
Euphylidorea is a genus of crane flies in the family Limoniidae, established by Charles Paul Alexander in 1972. It belongs to the subfamily Limnophilinae, a group of small to medium-sized crane flies often associated with moist habitats. The genus has been recorded from Scandinavia and Denmark, with over 500 observations on iNaturalist. Species-level taxonomy and biology remain poorly documented in public sources.
Eustalomyia vittipes
Eustalomyia vittipes is a root-maggot fly in the family Anthomyiidae. The genus Eustalomyia is known for kleptoparasitic associations with wasps, though most literature documents this behavior with solitary wasp species rather than social ones. Records indicate presence in northern Europe, particularly Scandinavia and Denmark.
Eutanyacra
Eutanyacra is a genus of ichneumonid wasps erected by Cameron in 1903. Members of this genus are parasitoid wasps within the family Ichneumonidae, one of the largest families of Hymenoptera. The genus has been documented from Scandinavia and Denmark. Specific biological details remain poorly documented in published literature.
Exochus decoratus
Exochus decoratus is a species of ichneumon wasp described by Holmgren in 1873. GBIF and Catalogue of Life list this name as a synonym of Exochus lictor. The species is recorded from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. No detailed biological or ecological information is available in the provided sources.
Gymnochiromyia flavella
Gymnochiromyia flavella is a small yellow fly in the family Chyromyidae, measuring 1.5–2 mm in length. It is characterized by distinctive head and thoracic setation patterns that aid in identification. The species is distributed across the Palearctic region, with confirmed records from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Habritys
Habritys is a genus of chalcid wasps in the family Pteromalidae, first described by Thomson in 1878. These small parasitoid wasps belong to the diverse superfamily Chalcidoidea. The genus is known from northern Europe, with records from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. As with many Pteromalidae, species are likely associated with parasitizing other insects, though specific host relationships remain poorly documented.
Haplotinea
Haplotinea is a small genus of fungus moths in the family Tineidae. Its subfamily placement remains disputed, with assignments to Myrmecozelinae, Nemapogoninae, or Perissomasticinae proposed by different authors. The genus was described by Diakonoff and Hinton in 1956. Its phylogenetic relationships within Tineidae are poorly resolved.
Helcostizus
Helcostizus is a genus of ichneumon wasps in the family Ichneumonidae, first described by Förster in 1869. The genus is poorly studied, with limited published information on its biology and ecology. Records indicate presence in Scandinavia. Species within this genus are parasitoid wasps, though specific host associations remain undocumented.
Heleomyza serrata
Heleomyza serrata is a small fly in the family Heleomyzidae, measuring 3–7 mm in body length. The species is distinguished by specific chaetotaxy: setae present on the propleura, multiple pairs of setae on the prothorax, and at most one hair on the mesopleura. Males possess distinctive genitalia with rudimentary aedeagus, unexpanded epandrium base, and surstyles that are much longer than the epandrium and evenly curved throughout their length.
Leiomyza scatophagina
Leiomyza scatophagina is a small fly species in the family Asteiidae, first described by Fallén in 1823. It is distributed across the Palearctic region, with confirmed records from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Members of the family Asteiidae are generally small, slender flies often associated with decaying organic matter.
Lyteba
Lyteba is a genus of parasitoid wasps in the family Diapriidae, established by Thomson in 1859. Members of this genus are small, slender wasps that are poorly documented in the scientific literature. The genus has been recorded from Scandinavia and Denmark, with limited observational data available.
Melangyna coei
Coe's Halfband
Melangyna coei is a species of hoverfly in the family Syrphidae, described by Nielsen in 1971. The species is known from Norway and Sweden, and has been assigned the common name 'Coe's Halfband' in iNaturalist. As a member of the genus Melangyna, it belongs to a group of small to medium-sized hoverflies commonly associated with coniferous and mixed forests.
Monoclona rufilatera
Monoclona rufilatera is a species of fungus gnat in the family Mycetophilidae. It is known from Scandinavian countries including Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. The species is one of relatively few documented observations within its genus.
Mosillus
Mosillus is a genus of shore flies in the family Ephydridae, established by Latreille in 1804. These small flies are associated with coastal and shoreline habitats. The genus has documented records from Scandinavia and Denmark.
Neoneurus
Neoneurus is a genus of minute parasitoid wasps in the family Braconidae, tribe Neoneurini. These wasps are specialized ant parasitoids, with females attacking adult ant workers in flight to deposit their eggs. The genus includes species such as Neoneurus vesculus, which has been filmed ovipositing into Formica cunicularia workers. Neoneurus species are among the few parasitoids capable of overcoming ant defenses, representing a highly specialized ecological adaptation.
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A genus of dwarf spiders (family Linyphiidae) established in 1894, comprising approximately 30 species distributed across cold-temperate and Arctic regions of the Northern Hemisphere. Most species inhabit high-latitude or high-altitude environments. The genus was revised extensively by Saaristo & Marusik in 2004, resulting in numerous new species descriptions.
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Signal Crayfish
The signal crayfish is a large North American freshwater crayfish introduced to Europe in the 1960s to replace declining native fisheries. It has become one of the most ecologically impactful invasive decapods in Europe, outcompeting native crayfish and serving as a carrier of crayfish plague (Aphanomyces astaci). The species establishes self-sustaining populations rapidly, with six age cohorts documented within a few years of introduction. It shows sex- and size-specific coloration patterns, with males displaying more saturated and brighter ventral claw surfaces than females, suggesting a role in intraspecific communication.
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Paluda is a genus of leafhoppers (Cicadellidae: Deltocephalinae: Cicadulini) established by DeLong in 1937. It belongs to the true bugs (Hemiptera) within the suborder Auchenorrhyncha. The genus is recorded from northern Europe, specifically Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. As a member of the Cicadulini tribe, it is part of a group of grass-feeding leafhoppers, though species-level biology remains poorly documented.
Paracharactus
Paracharactus is a genus of sawflies in the family Tenthredinidae, subfamily Blennocampinae. The genus contains at least two described species: P. gracilicornis and P. hyalinus. It is recorded from northern Europe including Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. As a member of the subfamily Blennocampinae, it belongs to a group of sawflies often associated with herbaceous vegetation.
Paracraspedothrix
Paracraspedothrix is a genus of tachinid flies (Diptera: Tachinidae) described by Villeneuve in 1920. The genus contains two described species: Paracraspedothrix angulicornis and Paracraspedothrix montivaga. Its taxonomic status is marked as doubtful in some databases, and it has been treated as a synonym in Catalogue of Life. Records indicate presence in Scandinavia.
Parapsallus
Parapsallus is a genus of plant bugs in the family Miridae, established by Wagner in 1952. The genus contains at least one valid species, Parapsallus vitellinus, originally described by Scholtz in 1874. Records indicate presence in Scandinavia and Denmark. Like other mirids, members of this genus are small, soft-bodied true bugs with piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Parthenothrips
Parthenothrips is a monotypic genus of thrips in the family Thripidae, subfamily Panchaetothripinae. The sole described species, P. dracaenae, was described by Uzel in 1895. The genus has been recorded from Scandinavia.
Pegomya depressiventris
Pegomya depressiventris is a species of root-maggot fly in the family Anthomyiidae, described by Zetterstedt in 1845. The species belongs to a genus whose larvae are commonly associated with plant roots, though specific biological details for this species remain poorly documented. It has been recorded from Sweden and Norway.