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Acaromimus americanus
Acaromimus americanus is a species of fungus weevil in the beetle family Anthribidae. It was originally described by Motschulsky in 1873 and is currently recognized as a valid species, though some sources list it as a synonym of Xenorchestes americanus. The species belongs to a family commonly known as fungus weevils, characterized by their association with fungal growth on wood.
Acleris inana
Acleris inana-of-authors is a species of tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae. The name "inana-of-authors" indicates a name that has been used by various authors but whose application is problematic or uncertain, often reflecting historical confusion with other species. The species belongs to the large genus Acleris, which contains numerous leafroller moths. Reliable biological and ecological information for this specific entity is limited due to taxonomic uncertainty.
Acronicta nr-othello
A North American dagger moth currently recognized as a near-relative to Acronicta othello, awaiting formal taxonomic resolution. The 'nr' designation indicates this population or specimen cluster resembles A. othello but may represent an undescribed species or distinct geographic variant. Dagger moths in this genus are characterized by their stout bodies and typically exhibit bold wing patterns with distinctive dark markings.
Adaina perplexus
Perplexing Plume Moth
Adaina perplexus is a small plume moth in the family Pterophoridae, characterized by its distinctive wing structure with divided fringes. The species occurs in the southeastern United States, Caribbean, and Trinidad. Adults are active across multiple months, with records from January through October. The specific epithet and common name reflect historical taxonomic uncertainty, as some authors have treated it as synonymous with Adaina ambrosiae.
Adelencyrtus intersectus
Adelencyrtus intersectus is a species of parasitic wasp in the family Encyrtidae, originally described as Encyrtus intersectus by Fonscolombe in 1832. The species has been subject to taxonomic revision, with some sources listing it as a synonym of Epitetracnemus intersectus while Catalogue of Life maintains it as an accepted species within Adelencyrtus. It is known from Canada with records from British Columbia, Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Quebec.
Aethiophysa invisalis
Invisible Crambid
Aethiophysa invisalis is a small moth in the family Crambidae, commonly known as the Invisible Crambid. It was first described by French entomologist Achille Guenée in 1854. The species has a broad distribution across the Americas, with records from eastern North America through Central America to South America. Despite its common name, it is not particularly cryptic; the name likely refers to its small size and inconspicuous appearance among vegetation.
Aetole unipunctella
Aetole unipunctella is a small moth in the family Heliodinidae, a group commonly known as sun moths. The species has been documented in 277 iNaturalist observations, indicating it is moderately well-recorded. Its taxonomic status is marked as doubtful in GBIF, reflecting potential classification uncertainties. Members of Heliodinidae are typically diurnal and associated with sunny habitats.
Aleochara littoralis
Aleochara littoralis is a species of rove beetle in the family Staphylinidae, first described by Wollaston in 1864. The species is currently treated as a synonym of Aleochara obscurella in some taxonomic databases, though this status appears inconsistent across sources. It has been recorded from Europe, Morocco, and the Canary Islands.
Aliolus
Aliolus is a genus of parasitoid wasps in the family Braconidae, established by Thomas Say in 1836. These wasps are members of the diverse braconid lineage, which contains thousands of species primarily known for their role as parasitoids of other insects. The genus has been subject to taxonomic revision, with some sources treating it as a subgenus of Eubazus. Available occurrence records are sparse, with limited observational data documented.
Amara brunnea
Amara brunnea is a ground beetle species in the family Carabidae, genus Amara. The species was described by Letzner in 1852. It is distributed across the Holarctic region with records from Alaska, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, and other areas. As a member of the genus Amara, it belongs to a group of small to medium-sized carabid beetles often associated with open habitats. The species is listed as an accepted name in GBIF, though Catalogue of Life notes it as an ambiguous synonym of Amara (Amara) communis.
Ammosphex solonus
Ammosphex solonus is a species of spider wasp in the family Pompilidae. The genus Ammosphex was established to accommodate species formerly placed in related genera such as Pompilus. Very few observations of this species exist in scientific databases.
Amphipoea lunata
Amphipoea lunata is a noctuid moth species described by Smith in 1891. It is known from North America, with 54 observations documented on iNaturalist. The species has been placed in different genera over time, with GBIF currently listing it as a synonym under Eriopyga lunata while NCBI retains it in Amphipoea. Its MONA/Hodges number is 9455.
Amphorophora ampullata
Dark-tipped Fern Aphid
Amphorophora ampullata is a species of aphid in the family Aphididae, commonly known as the Dark-tipped Fern Aphid. It belongs to a genus associated with fern-feeding habits. The species has been recorded in northern Europe and North America. Taxonomic status varies across databases, with some treating it as accepted and others as a synonym.
Anisotria
Anisotria is a genus of beetles in the family Pyrochroidae, established by Young in 1984. The genus has a doubtful taxonomic status according to GBIF, and its placement within Pyrochroidae may require further verification. No observations of this genus have been recorded on iNaturalist. The family Pyrochroidae comprises fire-colored beetles, though specific traits of Anisotria remain poorly documented in accessible literature.
Anomala delicata
shining leaf chafer
Anomala delicata is a species of shining leaf chafer in the family Scarabaeidae. The species was described by Casey in 1915 and is currently classified under the genus Anomala, though it has been synonymized under Paranomala in some taxonomic treatments. As a member of the subfamily Rutelinae, it shares characteristics with other leaf chafers including a typically metallic or shiny appearance. Very little specific information is documented about this particular species.
Anomalacra
Anomalacra is a genus of shining leaf chafers (subfamily Rutelinae) in the scarab beetle family Scarabaeidae. It was described by Thomas L. Casey in 1915 and contains a single described species, Anomalacra clypealis. The genus belongs to the tribe Anomalini and is classified within the subtribe Anomalina. Its taxonomic status has been flagged as doubtful in some databases.
Aphis pulchella
Aphis pulchella is a species of aphid in the family Aphididae, described by Hottes and Frison in 1931. It belongs to the large genus Aphis, which contains numerous economically important plant-feeding species. Very little specific information has been published about this particular species, and it appears to be rarely encountered or studied compared to more prominent congeners such as the soybean aphid (Aphis glycines) or oleander aphid (Aphis nerii).
Apodemia mormo
Mormon Metalmark
Apodemia mormo is a Nearctic butterfly in the family Riodinidae, notable as the only member of this primarily Neotropical family occurring in Canada. The species exhibits substantial geographic variation across its western North American range, with disjunct populations showing genetic and phenotypic divergence. Taxonomic relationships among populations remain unresolved, with some formerly recognized subspecies reassigned to other species. Multiple Canadian populations hold conservation designations due to habitat specificity and limited distribution.
Araeolepia
Araeolepia is a genus of small moths in the family Glyphipterigidae, subfamily Acrolepiinae. The genus was established by Walsingham in 1881. It belongs to the superfamily Yponomeutoidea, a group of microlepidoptera. Very few observations of this genus exist in public databases, suggesting it is either rare, poorly sampled, or restricted to specific habitats.
Attalus cinctus
Attalus cinctus is a species of soft-bodied plant beetle in the family Melyridae. The 'cf.' designation indicates a specimen resembling A. cinctus but not conclusively identified. Members of this genus are often found in association with flowers and vegetation.
Barce husseyi
Barce cf-husseyi is an amphipod crustacean in the family Phliantidae. The 'cf.' designation indicates the specimen resembles Barce husseyi but definitive identification requires further verification. Amphipods in this genus are typically marine, benthic organisms associated with hard substrates or sediments.
Bembidion nevadense
Bembidion nevadense is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It is a small predatory beetle native to western North America. The species has been documented in British Columbia, Canada, with very few observation records available. Like other Bembidion species, it belongs to a large and diverse genus of ground beetles commonly found in riparian and moist habitats.
Bothriocerinae
Bothriocerinae is a subfamily of planthoppers within the family Cixiidae (Hemiptera: Fulgoromorpha), established by Muir in 1923. The group was historically treated as a tribe (Bothriocerini) within Cixiinae, and this classification persists in some taxonomic databases. Members of this subfamily are small to medium-sized fulgoroid insects with the characteristic morphology of Cixiidae. The subfamily has been documented in iNaturalist with over 3,700 observations, indicating moderate representation in citizen science records.
Brachymyrmex brevicornis
Brachymyrmex brevicornis is a species of ant in the family Formicidae, originally described by Emery in 1906. The species is currently recognized as accepted in major taxonomic databases, though some sources list it as a synonym of Brachymyrmex cordemoyi. It belongs to the subfamily Formicinae and tribe Myrmelachistini. The genus Brachymyrmex consists of small, inconspicuous ants commonly known as "rover ants" that are frequently associated with human-modified environments.
Brachymyrmex species-d
Brachymyrmex species-d is an undescribed species within the genus Brachymyrmex, a group of small, inconspicuous ants commonly known as "rover ants." The genus Brachymyrmex contains multiple cryptic species that are difficult to distinguish morphologically, and species-d represents one of several lineages awaiting formal taxonomic description. Like other members of the genus, it is expected to be minute in size and adapted to disturbed habitats, though specific biological details remain undocumented pending formal study.
Brachysomida nigripennis
Black-winged Long-horned Beetle
Brachysomida nigripennis is a long-horned beetle in the family Cerambycidae, subfamily Lepturinae. The species is characterized by its dark, nearly black elytra that distinguish it from congeners with more patterned or lighter coloration. It occurs across northern North America, with records from Canada and the northern United States. The genus Brachysomida contains several species that are often associated with coniferous and deciduous woodlands, where adults are frequently found on flowers or foliage.
Brachyta lanhami
Brachyta lanhami is a species of longhorn beetle (family Cerambycidae) described by Lewis in 1976. The species has been subject to taxonomic revision, with some authorities placing it in the genus Evodinus. It belongs to the subfamily Lepturinae, a group commonly known as flower longhorns due to their frequent association with flowers. The species is known from North America, though published biological details remain limited.
Bruchidius terrenus
Bruchidius terrenus is a seed beetle (Chrysomelidae: Bruchinae) first described by Sharp in 1886. The species has been recorded across parts of Europe (Bulgaria, France, Romania) and the conterminous United States, though its North American presence may represent introduction. Like other Bruchidius species, it is a seed-feeding beetle whose larvae develop inside legume seeds. The species has been treated under the genus Pygobruchidius in some classifications, reflecting ongoing taxonomic uncertainty in this group.
Calamosternus
Calamosternus is a genus of scarab beetles in the family Scarabaeidae, established by Motschulsky in 1859. The genus contains more than 20 described species and is classified within the subfamily Aphodiinae (dung beetles). Taxonomic treatment varies: some authorities recognize Calamosternus as a distinct genus, while NCBI Taxonomy treats it as a subgenus of Aphodius. The genus has a Palaearctic distribution with some records from North America.
Calles cladotrichis
Calles cladotrichis is a species of weevil in the family Curculionidae. The species was described by Pierce in 1912 and is currently recognized as a synonym of Tylodes cladotrichis. It belongs to the genus Calles, a group of weevils in the diverse superfamily Curculionoidea. Available records indicate extremely limited documentation, with only three observations recorded on iNaturalist.
Callophrys gryneus smilacis
juniper hairstreak, olive hairstreak
Callophrys gryneus smilacis is a subspecies of juniper hairstreak butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. The subspecies is currently treated as a synonym of Mitoura gryneus in some taxonomic databases. Adults are associated with juniper and hackberry-bumelia-juniper woodland habitats. The species has been documented in Oklahoma and Vermont, with observations in late August. The taxonomic status of this subspecies remains unsettled, with conflicting treatments across sources.
Calosaturnia
Calosaturnia is a small genus of giant silk moths in the family Saturniidae, first described by John Bernhard Smith in 1886. The genus contains three recognized species, all endemic to western North America. Taxonomic placement has been unstable; the group is sometimes treated as a subgenus of Saturnia. The genus is notable for its restricted geographic range and distinctive wing patterns.
Camptopsilus
Camptopsilus is a genus of minute parasitoid wasps in the family Diapriidae, first described by Kieffer in 1908. The genus is currently considered doubtful in taxonomic status, suggesting uncertainty regarding its validity or placement. Members of Diapriidae are generally small, slender wasps that develop as parasitoids of various insects, particularly flies and beetles. The genus is represented by very few observations, with only 17 records documented on iNaturalist.
Cecrita franclemonti
Cecrita franclemonti is a moth species in the family Notodontidae, described by Miller in 2021. It belongs to the subfamily Heterocampinae, a group of prominent moths. The species is known from a small number of observations, reflecting its recent description and likely limited documentation. Its placement in Cecrita rather than Disphragis has been subject to taxonomic uncertainty.
Ceratagallia curta
Ceratagallia curta is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Oman in 1933. It is currently treated as a synonym of Aceratagallia curta in some taxonomic databases, reflecting ongoing uncertainty in generic placement within the Megophthalminae subfamily. Distribution records indicate occurrence in Arizona, USA and Mexico.
Chlaenius erythropus
Chlaenius erythropus is a ground beetle in the family Carabidae, distributed across North America. The species belongs to a large and diverse genus native to multiple continents including the Palearctic, Near East, Africa, and Nearctic regions. Like other members of its genus, it is likely predatory, though specific details about its biology remain poorly documented. The species has been the subject of taxonomic confusion, with some sources listing it as a synonym of Chlaenius nigricornis.
Chlorophorus fainanensis
Chlorophorus fainanensis is a longhorn beetle species in the family Cerambycidae, originally described by Maurice Pic in 1918. The species is currently treated as a synonym of Chlorophorus signaticollis in some taxonomic databases, though it remains recognized as a valid species in others. It belongs to the diverse genus Chlorophorus, which contains numerous bamboo-feeding species. The taxonomic status of this species appears to be unsettled, with conflicting treatments across major biodiversity databases.
Chromatocera setigena
Chromatocera setigena is a species of bristle fly in the family Tachinidae, first described by Coquillett in 1897. It is currently classified in the tribe Polideini, subfamily Tachininae. The species has undergone taxonomic revision, with some sources listing it under the synonym Lypha setigena. As a tachinid fly, it likely functions as a parasitoid, though specific biological details remain poorly documented.
Chrysotimus
Chrysotimus is a genus of long-legged flies (family Dolichopodidae) established by Loew in 1857. It has a cosmopolitan distribution with records from Europe, including Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. The genus is likely paraphyletic with respect to several geographically restricted genera such as Alishanimyia. Some species previously or alternatively placed in Chrysotimus have been reassigned to related genera like Guzeriplia.
Cicindelidia hornii
Horn's Tiger Beetle
Cicindelidia hornii is a tiger beetle species in the family Cicindelidae, commonly known as Horn's Tiger Beetle. The species was originally described by Schaupp in 1884 as Cicindela hornii and later transferred to the genus Cicindelidia. Based on available records, the species has been documented from Mexico and the United States, though detailed biological and ecological information appears limited in published sources. The species is currently recognized as valid in some databases (iNaturalist) but listed as a synonym in others (Catalogue of Life, GBIF), indicating taxonomic uncertainty that requires clarification.
Cixius stigmatus
Cixius stigmatus is a species of planthopper in the family Cixiidae, first described by Thomas Say in 1825. The species has been placed in the subgenus Pseudocixius by some taxonomic treatments, resulting in the alternate form Pseudocixius stigmatus. It is one of numerous Cixius species found in the Nearctic region, though detailed natural history information appears limited in available sources.
Cixius yufengi
Cixius yufengi is a species of planthopper in the family Cixiidae, described by Tsaur in 1993. The species belongs to a genus of small, often inconspicuous insects that feed on plant sap. Very little specific information is available about this particular species.
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Cochylina is a genus of tortrix moths within the family Tortricidae, tribe Cochylini. Species currently assigned to this genus have not been definitively placed to species due to taxonomic uncertainty or insufficient diagnostic material. These are small moths generally associated with herbaceous vegetation. The genus requires further revision to clarify species boundaries.
Colobochyla
Colobochyla is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae. Its taxonomic placement remains provisional, currently tentatively classified in the subfamily Hypeninae pending further phylogenetic analysis. The genus was previously assigned to Phytometrinae (Erebidae) or Calpinae (Noctuidae). Six species are recognized, including the swamp belle moth (C. interpuncta) and lesser belle moth (C. salicalis).
Colposternus tenuilineatus
Colposternus tenuilineatus is a small beetle species in the family Ptinidae (formerly included in Anobiidae), described by Horn in 1894. The genus Colposternus contains North American species associated with wood-boring habits. This species is poorly documented in modern literature and has no verified observations in major biodiversity databases.
Crematogaster missouriensis
Missouri Acrobat Ant
Crematogaster missouriensis is a species of acrobat ant in the family Formicidae, native to North America. Like other members of the genus Crematogaster, it possesses a distinctive heart-shaped gaster that can be raised over the thorax when disturbed—a behavior that gives acrobat ants their common name. The species was described by Emery in 1895 and is known from scattered observations across its range.
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oaklandiae
Cryphia oaklandiae is a North American noctuid moth described in 1911. The species has been moved between genera, currently recognized as Cryphia but also treated as Anarta oaklandiae in some classifications. It is a rarely collected species with limited documented observations.
Cylindrocopturus mediinotus
Cylindrocopturus mediinotus is a species of true weevil in the family Curculionidae. It is found in North America. The species was originally described by Fall in 1906 and has been treated as a synonym of Copturus mediinotus in some taxonomic databases. Like other members of the genus Cylindrocopturus, it is associated with sunflower plants, though specific ecological details for this species are limited in available literature.
Cymus californicus
Cymus cf. californicus is a species of true bug in the family Cymidae, a group commonly known as seed bugs. The 'cf.' designation indicates a tentative identification based on morphological similarity to the described species C. californicus, pending definitive confirmation. Members of this genus are typically associated with wetland and riparian habitats. This species appears to be restricted to western North America.
Cyphacma
Cyphacma is a genus of small moths in the family Oecophoridae, described by Edward Meyrick in 1915. The genus is poorly known, with limited published information on its constituent species and biology. It belongs to the subfamily Oecophorinae, a diverse group of concealer moths. Available records suggest it has a restricted distribution, primarily in the Australasian region. The genus has been subject to some taxonomic uncertainty, with iNaturalist currently placing it in Cosmopterigidae, though authoritative sources maintain Oecophoridae.