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Cyclocephala melanocephala
masked chafer
Cyclocephala melanocephala is a species of scarab beetle in the subfamily Dynastinae, commonly known as masked chafers. The species occurs across North and Central America and has been documented in association with flowers of yellow passionfruit (Passiflora edulis). Adults have been observed feeding on sunflower inflorescences (Helianthus annuus).
Dichomeris vindex
Dichomeris vindex is a small moth in the family Gelechiidae, described by Ronald W. Hodges in 1986. It is found across eastern North America from Manitoba to New Brunswick, south to Florida, and west to Louisiana and Oklahoma. The larvae feed specifically on Helianthus hirsutus, a species of sunflower.
Hahncappsia coloradensis
Hahncappsia coloradensis is a crambid moth first described by Grote and Robinson in 1867. It is distributed across the western and central United States, from Iowa to Arizona. Adults are active from spring through late summer, with larvae feeding on sunflower species.
Microrhopala rileyi
Microrhopala rileyi is a small leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, subfamily Cassidinae. Adults measure 4.1–5.5 mm (males) and 5.2–5.8 mm (females). The species exhibits sexual size dimorphism with females being larger. It is known from five U.S. states in the south-central region.