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Apenes lucidula
Apenes lucidula is a ground beetle species in the family Carabidae, distributed across the Caribbean, Central America, and North America. The species was originally described as Cymindis lucidula by Dejean in 1831. It includes three recognized subspecies: A. l. lucidula (the nominate subspecies), A. l. dulculia, and A. l. michelii, the latter two described by Ball & Shpeley in 1992. Like other members of the genus Apenes, it belongs to the diverse tribe Lebiini within the subfamily Lebiinae.
Barytettix humphreysii
Humphrey's Grasshopper
Barytettix humphreysii, commonly known as Humphrey's Grasshopper, is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is distributed across the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. The species belongs to the subfamily Melanoplinae and is characterized by the presence of a spur on the ventral surface of the throat, a diagnostic feature of its group. Two subspecies are recognized: B. h. humphreysii and B. h. cochisei.
Bembidion levettei
Bembidion levettei is a ground beetle in the family Carabidae, first described by Casey in 1918. The species occurs in North America, with records from Alaska, Canada, and the United States. Two subspecies are recognized: Bembidion levettei levettei and Bembidion levettei carrianum. Like other members of the genus Bembidion, it is presumed to be a predatory beetle, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Bembidion sulcipenne
Bembidion sulcipenne is a ground beetle in the family Carabidae. The species was described by J. Sahlberg in 1880. It occurs across a broad Holarctic range spanning Europe, Northern Asia (excluding China), and North America. Three subspecies are recognized: B. s. sulcipenne, B. s. hyperboroides, and B. s. prasinoides.
Cixius nervosus
common lacehopper
A widespread planthopper species in the tribe Cixiini, occurring across Europe, the East Palearctic, and Nearctic realms. Adults are active from May to October and inhabit deciduous trees, hedgerows, meadows, and scrublands. Sexual dimorphism is present in body size, with females larger than males.
CixiidaeplanthopperwidespreadEuropeNearcticPalearcticdeciduous-forestmeadowscrublandsexual-dimorphismtransparent-wingsbanded-wingsMay-to-Octobercommon-speciesLinnaeus-1758CixiinilacehopperHemipteraAuchenorrhynchaFulgoromorphakeeled-scutellumcostal-spotssubspecies-presenttaxonomic-revision-historyiNaturalist:1386-observationsComadia bertholdi
Lupine Borer Moth
Comadia bertholdi, commonly known as the lupine borer moth, is a cossid moth species native to the western United States. The species exhibits sexual dimorphism in forewing length, with males measuring 13–17 mm and females 18–19 mm. Adults are active from spring through summer, and the larvae are specialized feeders on Lupinus species. Three subspecies are recognized, differentiated by geographic distribution.
Coquillettia mimetica
Coquillettia mimetica is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, first described by Osborn in 1898. The species is native to North America and has been recorded from multiple U.S. states. Three subspecies are recognized, distinguished by geographic distribution and minor morphological differences.
Crambus whitmerellus
Whitmer's Grass-veneer
Crambus whitmerellus is a grass-veneer moth in the family Crambidae, described by Alexander Barrett Klots in 1942. It is a North American species associated with grassland habitats. Two subspecies are recognized: the nominate form and C. w. browni from Alberta and northern Montana. The species is part of a large genus of grass-feeding moths commonly known as sod webworms or grass-veneers.
Cryptocephalus leucomelas
Bi-blotched Cryptocephalus
Cryptocephalus leucomelas is a case-bearing leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, measuring 4.0–6.0 mm in length. It is distributed across North America, including the United States and Canada. The species belongs to a genus commonly known as case-bearing leaf beetles, with larvae that construct protective cases from fecal material and shed skins. Three subspecies have been described: C. l. leucomelas, C. l. trisignatus, and C. l. vitticollis.
Destutia excelsa
Destutia excelsa is a species of geometrid moth first described by Strecker in 1878. It is native to North America and has been recorded in GBIF with presence confirmed in this region. The species has three recognized subspecies: D. e. excelsa, D. e. olivata, and D. e. simpliciaria. Its MONA (Moth Photographers Group) or Hodges number is 6883, a standard identifier used in North American moth classification.
Dicerca hornii
Dicerca hornii is a metallic wood-boring beetle in the family Buprestidae, first described by Crotch in 1873. The species is native to North America and has been documented in association with Cercocarpus (mountain mahogany) in the Lake Tahoe region. Three subspecies are recognized: D. hornii ampliata, D. hornii hornii, and D. hornii nelsoni. Like other members of the genus Dicerca, this species exhibits cryptic coloration that provides effective camouflage against tree bark.
Dichelonyx vicina
Dichelonyx vicina is a species of scarab beetle in the family Scarabaeidae. The species is known to occur in North America. Two subspecies are recognized: Dichelonyx vicina columbiana Hopping, 1931 and Dichelonyx vicina vicina. Beyond this basic taxonomic information, detailed biological and ecological data for this species remain limited in the available literature.
Embaphion contusum
Embaphion contusum is a species of darkling beetle in the family Tenebrionidae. The species was described by LeConte in 1858 and contains three recognized subspecies: E. c. contusum (the nominate subspecies), E. c. laminatum (Casey, 1890), and E. c. grande (Blaisdell, 1909). Like other members of the genus Embaphion, this species exhibits the explanate (flattened and expanded) body form characteristic of the group. The genus Embaphion is part of the diverse darkling beetle fauna of western North America.
Germarostes aphodioides
pill scarab beetle
Germarostes aphodioides is a pill scarab beetle in the family Hybosoridae, first described by Illiger in 1800. The species is recognized for its ability to conglobate, or roll into a ball. Two subspecies are currently recognized: the nominate form and G. a. prionomus.
Hesperumia fumosaria
Hesperumia fumosaria is a geometrid moth species described by Comstock in 1937. It is one of two recognized subspecies within the species, the other being H. fumosaria impensa described by Rindge in 1974. The species is found in North America and has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 6432.
Hydriomena irata
Furious Carpet Moth
Hydriomena irata is a species of geometrid moth in the subfamily Larentiinae, described by Swett in 1910. It is known from North America and has three recognized subspecies. The species is commonly referred to as the Furious Carpet Moth.
Hylaeus episcopalis
Episcopal Masked Bee
Hylaeus episcopalis is a species of masked bee in the family Colletidae, first described by Cockerell in 1896. Like other members of its genus, it is a solitary, nearly hairless bee that transports pollen and nectar internally rather than on body hairs. The species occurs in North America and is one of approximately 50 Hylaeus species on the continent. Four subspecies have been described: H. e. coquilletti, H. e. episcopalis, H. e. giffardiellus, and H. e. metzi.
Idaea demissaria
Red-bordered Wave, Red-bordered Wave Moth
Idaea demissaria is a small geometrid moth in the family Geometridae, commonly known as the red-bordered wave moth. The species is characterized by distinctive reddish marginal bands on the wings and is distributed across North America. Three subspecies are recognized: I. d. columbia, I. d. demissaria, and I. d. ferrugata. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 7114.
Lepyrus oregonus
Lepyrus oregonus is a true weevil (Curculionidae) described by Casey in 1895. The species is known from North America and includes two recognized subspecies: L. o. oregonus and L. o. tessellatus. Available records indicate limited observation data, with 17 documented occurrences on iNaturalist.
Magdalis lecontei
wedge-shaped bark weevil
Magdalis lecontei is a species of wedge-shaped bark weevil in the family Curculionidae, found in North America. The species was described by George Henry Horn in 1873. Four subspecies are recognized: M. l. decepta, M. l. lecontei, M. l. superba, and M. l. tinctipennis. As a member of the genus Magdalis, it is associated with bark habitats and likely develops in woody plants.
Paria opacicollis
oak parium
Paria opacicollis, commonly known as the oak parium, is a species of leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. It was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1859. The species occurs in North America and includes two recognized subspecies: P. o. opacicollis and P. o. wenzeli. As a member of the genus Paria, it belongs to a group of small leaf beetles often associated with woody vegetation.
Pleocoma rubiginosa
Sierran Rain Beetle
Pleocoma rubiginosa is a species of rain beetle described by Hovore in 1972. The species is endemic to North America and comprises two recognized subspecies: P. r. rubiginosa and P. r. transsierrae. As a member of the family Pleocomidae, it shares the group's common name reflecting adult emergence patterns associated with rainfall.
Pseudanarta actura
Pseudanarta actura is a species of cutworm moth in the family Noctuidae, described by Smith in 1908. It occurs in North America and is represented by two recognized subspecies. The species is poorly documented, with limited observational records available.
Trigonoscuta cruzi
Cruz's broad-nosed weevil
Trigonoscuta cruzi is a species of broad-nosed weevil in the family Curculionidae. It was described by Pierce in 1975. The species is found in North America, with distribution records from California. Six subspecies are recognized, including the nominate subspecies and five others described by Pierce in 1975.