Setose
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Parvindela terricola imperfecta
Imperfect Tiger Beetle
Parvindela terricola imperfecta is a subspecies of tiger beetle formerly classified under Cicindela and later Cylindera, now placed in the genus Parvindela following elevation of the former subgenus Cylindera to generic rank. It is distinguished by bright metallic green coloration, dense setae on the head and legs, and reduced or absent elytral maculations. The subspecies name 'imperfecta' refers to the incomplete or reduced white markings on the elytra compared to other subspecies. It occurs in the Great Plains region of North America, including Nebraska.
Pilumnus
hairy crabs
Pilumnus is a genus of true crabs in the family Pilumnidae, commonly known as hairy crabs due to their setose (bristly) exoskeletons. The genus is widely distributed in tropical and temperate coastal marine environments, with species found in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans. Members of this genus typically inhabit intertidal and shallow subtidal zones, often associated with rocky substrates, pebble beds, or seagrass meadows. Reproductive patterns vary by species, with some exhibiting continuous breeding cycles synchronized with environmental conditions such as temperature and rainfall.
Pseudopamera setosa
dirt-colored seed bug
Pseudopamera setosa is a dirt-colored seed bug in the family Rhyparochromidae, described by Stål in 1874. The species is distributed across North and Central America, with records from the United States, Mexico, Guatemala, and Argentina. Like other members of its family, it belongs to a group of true bugs adapted to seed-feeding habits. The specific epithet 'setosa' refers to the setose (bristly) condition, likely describing a hairy or bristly body surface characteristic of this species.
Smeringurus vachoni
Vachon's Hairy Scorpion, Vachon's Sand Scorpion
Smeringurus vachoni is a small to medium-sized burrowing scorpion endemic to the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. Formerly classified in Paruroctonus, it was reassigned to Smeringurus based on morphological and genetic studies. This psammophilic (sand-dwelling) species constructs shallow burrows in loose sandy substrates and is primarily nocturnal. It is distinguished by its densely setose (hairy) pedipalps and metasoma, an adaptation for sensory function in sandy environments.
Trichopepla grossa
Trichopepla grossa is a species of stink bug in the family Pentatomidae, order Hemiptera. The genus Trichopepla is characterized by hairy or setose bodies, distinguishing it from many other pentatomid genera. Very limited information is available for this particular species, with only three observations recorded on iNaturalist. The species epithet "grossa" (Latin for "thick" or "coarse") likely refers to the robust body form or prominent setae typical of the genus.