Southwest-endemic

Guides

• Hydroscapha redfordi

  Hydroscapha redfordi is a species of skiff beetle in the family Hydroscaphidae, described in 2010 from specimens collected in the southwestern United States. The species is named in honor of actor and conservationist Robert Redford. Members of this genus are among the smallest beetles, inhabiting thin water films on rocks in streams and waterfalls.

  skiff-beetlemicrobeetleaquatic-beetleSouthwest-endemiceponym2010-description

• Leuronotina ritensis

  lichen grasshopper

  Leuronotina ritensis is a band-winged grasshopper in the family Acrididae, tribe Arphiini. It is native to the southwestern United States, particularly Arizona, where it inhabits lichen-encrusted rock outcroppings. The species exhibits remarkable cryptic coloration that closely matches the crustose lichens of its habitat, making it exceptionally difficult to detect when stationary.

  cryptic-colorationlichen-mimicryband-winged-grasshopperArphiiniSouthwest-endemic