Synonym
Guides
Cybilla
Cybilla is a genus of tortricid moths described by Pogue in 1990. The genus is currently recognized as a synonym of Cochylimorpha, a larger genus within the tribe Cochylini. The taxonomic status remains contested in some databases, with Catalogue of Life listing it as a synonym while GBIF recognizes it as accepted. Species previously placed in Cybilla are small to medium-sized moths with characteristic tortricid wing patterns.
Cyllopsis pyracmon
Nabokov's Satyr
Cyllopsis pyracmon, commonly known as Nabokov's satyr, is a butterfly species in the family Nymphalidae. It is recognized as a synonym of Euptychia pyracmon in some taxonomic databases. The species is found in North America and has been documented in alpine and forested habitats. Two subspecies are recognized: C. p. pyracmon and C. p. henshawi.
Cymaenes trebius
Cymaenes trebius is a synonym of Cymaenes odilia, a skipper butterfly in the family Hesperiidae. It was described by Mabille in 1891. The species is known from distribution records on San Andrés, a Colombian island in the Caribbean Sea. As a synonym, this name is no longer in active use for current taxonomy.
Cymindis platicollis atripennis
Cymindis platicollis atripennis (Casey, 1920) is a subspecies of ground beetle in the family Carabidae. GBIF indicates this name is currently treated as a synonym of Pinacodera atripennis. The taxon was originally described from the United States. Very little specific information is available for this infraspecific name.
Cymindis punctigera
Cymindis punctigera is a ground beetle species described by LeConte in 1851. It is currently treated as a synonym of Pinacodera punctigera. The species belongs to the subfamily Lebiinae within the family Carabidae. Records indicate occurrence in Mexico and the United States.
Cymindis rufostigma
Cymindis rufostigma is a ground beetle species described by Hunting in 2013. It is currently recognized as a synonym of Pinacodera rufostigma (Hunting, 2013). The species belongs to the subfamily Lebiinae, a group of small to medium-sized predatory beetles. Records indicate occurrence in the United States.
Cyparium ater
Cyparium ater is a species of rove beetle in the family Staphylinidae, subfamily Scaphidiinae. Described by Casey in 1900, this species is currently treated as a synonym of Cyparium atrum. The genus Cyparium belongs to the tribe Cypariini within the scaphidiine rove beetles. Very little is known about the biology or ecology of this species.
Dadobiina
Dadobiina is a subtribe of rove beetles within the family Staphylinidae, established by Muona in 1979. It is classified within the tribe Athetini and subtribe Athetina of the subfamily Aleocharinae. The subtribe is currently treated as a synonym in the Catalogue of Life. Dadobiina represents a historical taxonomic grouping within the diverse and species-rich aleocharine rove beetles.
Damalinia caprae
Damalinia caprae is a species of chewing louse in the family Trichodectidae, parasitic on goats. The species was described by Gurlt in 1843 and is currently treated as a synonym of Bovicola caprae. Like other members of this group, it feeds on skin debris, hair, and secretions of its mammalian host.
Dasysyrphus pacificus
Dasysyrphus pacificus is a species of hoverfly (family Syrphidae) originally described from the Pacific Northwest region of North America. The species is currently recognized as a synonym of Dasysyrphus pauxillus. Hoverflies in this genus are commonly known as 'flower flies' due to their frequent presence at flowers, where adults feed on nectar and pollen. The larvae of Dasysyrphus species are predatory, typically feeding on aphids and other small soft-bodied insects.
Deltocephalus balli
Deltocephalus balli is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Van Duzee in 1916. It is currently treated as a synonym of Graminella balli in some taxonomic databases, reflecting ongoing revisions within the Deltocephalinae. The species has been recorded from multiple states in the central and western United States. As with many leafhoppers, detailed biological information remains sparse.
Dendrothereua homa
Dendrothereua homa is a species of scutigerid centipede in the family Scutigeridae, order Scutigeromorpha. It was described by Chamberlin in 1942 and is currently treated as a synonym of Scutigera linceci according to GBIF. The species is part of a genus of house centipedes found in the Neotropical region.
Derelomus subcostatus
Derelomus subcostatus Boheman, 1844 is a flower weevil (Curculionidae: Derelomini) now synonymized with D. chamaeropis (Fabricius, 1798). It belongs to the D. ephippiger species group, comprising 12 species associated with male inflorescences of palms (Arecaceae). The species participates in brood-site pollination mutualisms, developing within palm flowers while effecting pollination.
Desmia maculalis
Grape Leafroller Moth
Desmia maculalis is a species of moth in the family Crambidae, currently treated as a synonym of Desmia funeralis (the Grape Leaffolder Moth). The species was described by Westwood in 1832. It belongs to a genus of small moths whose larvae are known to feed on grape and related plants, rolling or folding leaves for shelter. The taxonomic status of Desmia maculalis as a distinct species versus a synonym remains subject to revision.
Diactis
Diactis is a genus of sea anemones established by Hutton in 1880. It is currently classified as a synonym of Diadumene, the sole genus in the family Diadumenidae. The genus belongs to the order Actiniaria within the class Anthozoa. Limited information exists due to its status as a synonym and the small number of documented observations.
Dichogama colotha
A crambid moth described by Harrison Gray Dyar in 1912. Adults are active during summer and autumn months. The species is currently treated as a synonym of Dichogama gudmanni by major taxonomic databases, though it remains in use in some sources.
Dioryctria delectella
Dioryctria delectella is a species of snout moth in the family Pyralidae, described by George Duryea Hulst in 1895. It is currently treated as a synonym of Dioryctria zimmermani. The species is known from western North America, with records from Oregon, Washington, and the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. Like other members of the genus Dioryctria, it is associated with coniferous forests.
Discestra
Discestra is a genus of moths established by Hampson in 1905 within the family Noctuidae. Current taxonomic consensus treats Discestra as a synonym of Anarta, rendering the name invalid for formal classification. The genus was historically recognized within the subfamily Noctuinae and tribe Hadenini. Records associated with this name have been documented from parts of Europe and North America.
Dolichopus lamellicornis
Dolichopus lamellicornis is a species of long-legged fly in the family Dolichopodidae, first described by Thomson in 1869. It is currently classified as a synonym of Hygroceleuthus lamellicornis. Like other members of the genus Dolichopus, it belongs to a diverse family of small, predatory flies known for their metallic coloration and agile flight. The species is known from very few observations, suggesting it may be rare, localized, or under-recorded.
Donacaula dispersellus
Wandering Donacaula
Donacaula dispersellus is a moth in the family Crambidae, first described by Robinson in 1870. The species is currently considered a synonym of Donacaula melinellus according to GBIF and the Catalogue of Life. It has been recorded across a broad geographic range in North America, spanning from southern Canada through much of the eastern and central United States. The common name "Wandering Donacaula" reflects its wide distribution.
Donacia pubicollis
Donacia pubicollis is a species of leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, subfamily Donaciinae. It is currently treated as a synonym of Donaciella pubicollis. The species has been recorded in North America, specifically in the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Manitoba, and Ontario. Records are sparse, with only four observations documented on iNaturalist. Like other members of the Donaciinae, it is likely associated with aquatic or semi-aquatic habitats, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Dorcasina matthewsi
Dorcasina matthewsi is a flower longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae. It is currently recognized as the accepted name for a species originally described as Dorcasina matthewsii by LeConte in 1869. The species is known from western North America, with records from British Columbia, Canada, and the western United States. It belongs to the subfamily Lepturinae, a group commonly associated with flowers.
Drepanosiphum oregonensis
Dark-streaked Maple Aphid
Drepanosiphum oregonensis is a North American aphid species described by Granovsky in 1939, commonly known as the Dark-streaked Maple Aphid. It belongs to the genus Drepanosiphum, which comprises aphids specialized on maple (Acer) host plants. The species is currently recognized as a synonym of Drepanosiphum oregonense in some taxonomic treatments. Very few observations exist in biodiversity databases, suggesting it may be uncommon, undercollected, or restricted to specific geographic regions.
Dromaeolini
Dromaeolini is a tribe of false click beetles (family Eucnemidae) established by Beaulieu in 1919. The tribe is currently treated as a synonym within the subfamily Macraulacinae. Eucnemidae are characterized by their inability to perform the clicking jump mechanism found in true click beetles (Elateridae), despite superficial similarities in body form. Members of this group are typically small to medium-sized beetles associated with decaying wood.
Eblisia carolina
Eblisia carolina is a species of clown beetle in the family Histeridae. It is currently recognized as a synonym of Eurylister carolinus. The species has been recorded in eastern and central North America, with confirmed occurrences in Canada (Ontario, Quebec) and the United States from Connecticut to Florida and west to Texas and South Dakota.
Elachiptera angusta
frit fly
Elachiptera angusta is a species of frit fly in the family Chloropidae, originally described by Sabrosky in 1948. The species is currently recognized as a synonym of Ceratobarys angusta. It belongs to the subfamily Oscinellinae and tribe Elachipterini. Very few observations of this species have been documented, with only three records in iNaturalist.
Elachiptera erythropleura
Elachiptera erythropleura is a species of frit fly in the family Chloropidae, originally described by Sabrosky in 1948. The species has been synonymized under the genus Ceratobarys, with the accepted name being Ceratobarys erythropleura. Chloropidae are commonly known as grass flies or frit flies, many of which are associated with grasses and cereal crops. The specific epithet 'erythropleura' refers to reddish lateral thoracic structures.
Elachiptera flaviceps
Elachiptera flaviceps is a species of frit fly in the family Chloropidae, originally described by Sabrosky in 1948. It is currently treated as a synonym of Ceratobarys flaviceps. The species belongs to the subfamily Oscinellinae and tribe Elachipterini. Very few observations exist in public databases, with only 7 records documented on iNaturalist.
Elasmini
Elasmini is a historical subfamily name in the family Eulophidae (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea), erected by Förster in 1856. It is currently treated as a synonym and is no longer recognized as a valid taxonomic rank within Eulophidae. The name reflects early attempts to subdivide the diverse eulophid wasps based on morphological groupings that subsequent research has not supported as monophyletic.
Elliponeura diplotoxoides
Elliponeura diplotoxoides is a species of frit fly in the family Chloropidae, originally described by Becker in 1912. It is currently treated as a synonym of Diplotoxa diplotoxoides. The genus Elliponeura has been synonymized with Diplotoxa, making this name an obsolete combination. Members of this species group are small flies associated with grassland and wetland habitats.
Ellychnia facula
Ellychnia facula is a species of firefly in the family Lampyridae. It is currently treated as a synonym of Photinus faculus in some taxonomic databases, though the original combination under Ellychnia persists in literature. The species was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1854 and is recorded as widespread across North America. Like other members of the genus Ellychnia, this species belongs to the 'dark firefly' group—adults that lack the light-producing organs typical of most fireflies.
Ellychnia lacustris
Ellychnia lacustris is a species of firefly in the family Lampyridae, originally described by LeConte in 1852. The species is currently treated as a synonym of Photinus lacustris in modern taxonomic databases. Like other members of the genus Ellychnia, this species belongs to the group commonly known as "dark fireflies"—species that lack the bioluminescent organs characteristic of many lampyrids. The species has been recorded from North America.
Ellychnia simplex
Ellychnia simplex is a species of firefly (family Lampyridae) described by LeConte in 1885. It is currently classified as a synonym of Photinus lawrencei. The species belongs to the subfamily Lampyrinae and tribe Lucidotini. It has been recorded from North America and Middle America. Like other members of the genus Ellychnia, it is a diurnal firefly that lacks the light-producing organs typical of nocturnal fireflies.
Empicoris orthoneuron
thread-legged bug
Empicoris orthoneuron is a thread-legged assassin bug in the family Reduviidae, characterized by its elongated, slender body form adapted for predation. The species has been recorded across a broad geographic range spanning Central America, North America, and South America. It is one of many small, nocturnal predatory insects attracted to ultraviolet light sources. The species is currently treated as a synonym of Empicoris errabundus in some taxonomic databases.
Enaemia
Enaemia is a genus of moths in the family Lacturidae, established by Zeller in 1872. It is currently treated as a synonym of Lactura. The genus belongs to the superfamily Zygaenoidea, a group that includes burnet and forester moths. Records indicate approximately 3,700 observations under this name, though these likely represent species now classified under Lactura.
Encoptolophus pallidus
pale clouded grasshopper, southwestern clouded grasshopper
Encoptolophus pallidus is a band-winged grasshopper in the family Acrididae, found in North America. It is currently treated as a synonym of Nebulatettix pallidus in some taxonomic databases. The species is known from California based on distribution records. Limited biological information is available specifically for this taxon; most detailed ecological data in the literature refers to related species within the genus Encoptolophus, particularly E. sordidus (formerly E. costalis).
Encoptolophus robustus
coast clouded grasshopper
Encoptolophus robustus, commonly known as the coast clouded grasshopper, is a species of band-winged grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is currently recognized as a junior synonym of Nebulatettix robustus. The species has been recorded from California, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented in the available literature.
Encoptolophus subgracilis
southwestern dusky grasshopper
Encoptolophus subgracilis is a band-winged grasshopper species in the family Acrididae, described by Caudell in 1903. It is currently considered a synonym of Nebulatettix subgracilis. The species is found in southwestern North America. Limited specific biological information is available for this taxon, with most detailed studies focusing on the related species E. costalis (formerly E. sordidus costalis).
Ephippiphora
Ephippiphora is a genus of tortrix moths established by Duponchel in 1834. It is currently treated as a synonym of Grapholita, a large genus within the subfamily Olethreutinae. The genus belongs to the tribe Grapholitini, which contains numerous small moth species often associated with fruit and seed feeding. Ephippiphora has been documented in 711 iNaturalist observations.
Erioptera venusta
Erioptera venusta is a species of limoniid crane fly in the family Limoniidae. It is currently treated as a synonym of Ilisia venusta. The species occurs in the Nearctic region, with records from Canada and the United States.
Errhomus medialis
Errhomus medialis is a leafhopper species described by Oman in 1987. It is currently recognized as a synonym of Errhomus similis. The species was originally described from Oregon, which remains its only documented locality. As a member of the subfamily Errhomeninae, it belongs to a group of leafhoppers characterized by particular wing venation patterns and genitalia structures.
Euchloe hyantis lotta
Euchloe hyantis lotta is a subspecies of Pearly Marble butterfly in the family Pieridae. The parent species E. hyantis ranges from southern British Columbia to northern Mexico west of the Rocky Mountains. Males of the species engage in hilltopping behavior, flying swiftly along ridgelines to intercept females. The subspecies lotta was described by Beutenmüller in 1898 and is currently treated as a synonym of Euchloe lotta.
Eupathocera
Eupathocera is a genus of twisted-wing parasites in the order Strepsiptera, family Xenidae. Currently considered a synonym of Paraxenos, species historically placed in this genus are obligate endoparasites of insects. As with other strepsipterans, they exhibit extreme sexual dimorphism and complex life cycles involving host manipulation.
Eupathocera lugubris
Eupathocera lugubris is a species of twisted-wing parasite (order Strepsiptera) in the family Xenidae. The species was originally described by Pierce in 1908 and is currently treated as a synonym of Paraxenos lugubris. Strepsipterans are obligate endoparasites of other insects, with this species likely parasitizing wasps or related hosts. The genus is part of the diverse and complex parasitic wasp-associated Strepsiptera fauna of North America.
Euphilotes columbiae
Columbian Blue
Euphilotes columbiae is a butterfly species in the family Lycaenidae, commonly known as the Columbian Blue. It is currently treated as a synonym of Euphilotes enoptes. The species was described by Mattoni in 1954. Like other members of the genus Euphilotes, it belongs to a group of small butterflies commonly referred to as 'blue' butterflies due to their characteristic wing coloration.
Euphilotes glaucon
Glaucon Blue
Euphilotes glaucon is a species of butterfly in the family Lycaenidae, commonly known as the Glaucon Blue. It is currently treated as a synonym of Euphilotes battoides (square-spotted blue or buckwheat blue) by some authorities. The species occurs in western North America and is associated with buckwheat plants as larval hosts.
Euphydryas anicia capella
Euphydryas anicia capella is a subspecies of checkerspot butterfly in the family Nymphalidae, originally described by W. Barnes in 1897. It is currently recognized as a synonym of Occidryas anicia capella in some taxonomic databases, reflecting ongoing taxonomic revision within the Euphydryas complex. The species belongs to a group of fritillary butterflies known for their distinctive orange and black checkered wing patterns and association with specific host plants.
Euphydryas anicia carmentis
Euphydryas anicia carmentis is a subspecies of checkerspot butterfly in the family Nymphalidae. It is currently recognized as a synonym under the genus Occidryas in some taxonomic systems, though iNaturalist maintains it under Euphydryas. The subspecies has been documented in at least 6 observations on iNaturalist. Like other members of the Melitaeini tribe, it is associated with specific larval host plants and occupies particular habitat types in its range.
Euphydryas anicia windi
Euphydryas anicia windi is a subspecies of checkerspot butterfly in the family Nymphalidae. It is currently classified as a synonym of Occidryas anicia windi in some taxonomic databases. The subspecies was described by Gunder in 1932. Very limited information is available about this specific subspecies in the provided sources.
Eusolenophora divisa
Eusolenophora divisa is a species of minute pirate bug in the family Lasiochilidae. It was originally described by Champion in 1900 under the genus Lasiochilus, and is now recognized as a synonym of Lasiochilus divisus. Records indicate presence in the Caribbean, Middle America, and North America.