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Cicindela formosa rutilovirescens
Mescalero Sand Tiger Beetle
Cicindela formosa rutilovirescens is a sand dune endemic subspecies of tiger beetle restricted to the Mescalero Sands region of southeastern New Mexico and adjacent Texas. First described by Rumpp in 1986, it is distinguished from other C. formosa subspecies by its distinctive greenish-red to coppery coloration. The subspecies is active in late summer and fall, with adults running on open sandy surfaces. It is considered uncommon and patchily distributed within its restricted habitat range.
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Chartreuse Tiger Beetle
Cicindela scutellaris flavoviridis, commonly known as the Chartreuse Tiger Beetle, is a distinctive subspecies of the Festive Tiger Beetle endemic to north-central to central Texas. It is characterized by its striking metallic greenish-yellow (chartreuse) coloration with typically immaculate elytra, lacking the maculations common in other subspecies. This subspecies occupies deep, dry sand habitats including creek sandbars, dunes, and road cuts. It was described by Vaurie in 1950 and is considered intermediate in morphology between the blue-green C. s. rugata to the east and the more coppery nominate C. scutellaris to the north, with minimal intergradation at range boundaries.
Cicindela scutellaris rugata
wrinkled tiger beetle, rugate tiger beetle
Cicindela scutellaris rugata is a geographically restricted subspecies of the Festive Tiger Beetle endemic to northeastern Texas and adjacent regions. Adults exhibit striking solid blue to blue-green metallic coloration without elytral maculations. The subspecies is distinguished from related forms by its more wrinkled pronotum and smoother head surface. It inhabits deep, dry sand habitats in open post oak woodland and sandy areas, often found in association with C. formosa pigmentosignata. Like other C. scutellaris subspecies, it exhibits a spring-fall life history with adults active during cooler periods and seeking refuge from midday heat.
Cicindelidia politula petrophila
Limestone Tiger Beetle
Cicindelidia politula petrophila is a subspecies of the Limestone Tiger Beetle, a ground-dwelling beetle found in dry to xeric upland habitats with exposed limestone substrates. Adults are characterized by shiny black to blue-black elytra with white markings absent or limited to the apices, and a red abdomen. The subspecies occurs primarily in Texas and Oklahoma, where it is associated with limestone outcroppings, road banks, and rocky clay areas. Adults are active in late summer and fall, typically emerging in late September. They are extremely wary, fast-flying, and difficult to approach or capture due to their behavior of quickly finding gaps in nets on rough, rocky terrain.
Cicindelidia politula politula
Limestone Tiger Beetle
A subspecies of tiger beetle endemic to limestone outcroppings in northern Texas and adjacent Oklahoma. Adults are active in late summer and fall, with emergence tied to rainfall patterns in xeric habitats. The subspecies is characterized by shiny black to blue-black elytra with minimal or apically-limited white markings. Adults are extremely wary and difficult to approach, exhibiting short escape flights and heat-avoidance behaviors including sun-facing and shade-seeking.
Cicindelidia politula viridimonticola
Limestone Tiger Beetle
Cicindelidia politula viridimonticola is a subspecies of the Limestone Tiger Beetle, a member of the tiger beetle family Cicindelidae. The species C. politula is primarily distributed in Texas and adjacent Oklahoma, where it inhabits dry to xeric upland areas with limestone outcroppings. Adults are typically active beginning in late September. The nominate subspecies C. p. politula is characterized by shiny black to blue-black elytra with white markings absent or limited to the apices, and a red abdomen. The subspecific epithet "viridimonticola" suggests an association with green mountains or hills, though specific distinguishing characters from the nominate subspecies are not detailed in available sources.
Cicindelidia trifasciata ascendens
Ascendent Tiger Beetle, Three-lined Tiger Beetle
Cicindelidia trifasciata ascendens is a subspecies of tiger beetle commonly found in coastal salt marsh habitats along the Gulf Coast of Florida. It is recognized by its dark brown dorsal coloration and distinctive thin, sinuous, S-shaped middle elytral maculation. The subspecies is notably active and flighty, particularly during hot afternoon conditions. It has been documented as far north as Missouri as a rare vagrant, but its core range centers on saline coastal wetlands from Texas through Florida.
Cicurina
cave meshweaver
Cicurina is a genus of small spiders commonly known as cave meshweavers, first described by Anton Menge in 1871. The genus has undergone multiple family reassignments, most recently placed in the family Cicurinidae in 2023. Species exhibit considerable size variation, with some measuring under 2 mm and others exceeding 13 mm. Many species are specialized cave dwellers (troglobites), including several federally endangered species in the United States.
Cisthene conjuncta
White-streaked Lichen Moth
Cisthene conjuncta is a small lichen moth in the family Erebidae, described by Barnes and McDunnough in 1913. It is restricted to southern Texas, where adults fly in March, July, and October. The species has a wingspan of approximately 15 mm. As a member of the genus Cisthene, it belongs to a group of tiger moths known for acoustic aposematism, though specific behavioral studies have not been conducted on this particular species.
Clivinema regalis
Clivinema regalis is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, first described by Knight in 1917. It belongs to the order Hemiptera, characterized by piercing-sucking mouthparts typical of true bugs. The species has been documented in the southwestern United States. As with other mirid bugs, it likely feeds on plant fluids, though specific host associations remain poorly documented.
Clivinema villosa
Clivinema villosa is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, first described by Reuter in 1876. It belongs to the diverse family of true bugs, characterized by piercing-sucking mouthparts. The species is known from Texas, USA, within the Nearctic realm. As with many mirid species, detailed ecological and biological information remains limited in published literature.
Coccotorus pruniphilus
Coccotorus pruniphilus is a species of true weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae. It is endemic to Texas in the United States. The species was described by Chittenden in 1925. Its larvae feed on the seeds of Prunus minutiflora, a wild plum species.
Coelioxys texanus
Coelioxys texanus is a species of cuckoo bee in the family Megachilidae, first described by Cresson in 1872. As a member of the genus Coelioxys, this species is a cleptoparasite that lays its eggs in the nests of other bees, primarily targeting leafcutter bees (Megachile species). The specific epithet "texanus" indicates a Texas association, likely reflecting the type locality or early collection records from that region. Like other Coelioxys species, females possess a pointed, conical abdomen adapted for inserting eggs into host nest cells.
Coenopoeus
Coenopoeus is a genus of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) in the subfamily Lamiinae, tribe Acanthocinini. The genus contains two described species: Coenopoeus niger and Coenopoeus palmeri. These beetles are associated with cactus habitats, with C. palmeri specifically documented as feeding on staghorn cacti (Cylindropuntia species). Adults are nocturnal and feed externally on cactus tissues, while larvae are internal miners within cactus stems.
Colaspis brownsvillensis
Brownsville milkvine leaf beetle, Texas Milkvine Colaspis
Colaspis brownsvillensis is a leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, first described by Doris Holmes Blake in 1975 (published 1976) from specimens collected in Brownsville, Texas. The species is endemic to Texas and is closely related to Colaspis nigrocyanea. It is commonly known as the Brownsville milkvine leaf beetle or Texas Milkvine Colaspis. Very few observations of this species have been recorded, with only 20 documented observations in iNaturalist.
Colaspis hesperia
Western Brown Colaspis Leaf Beetle
Colaspis hesperia is a leaf beetle species in the family Chrysomelidae, native to southwestern North America. The specific epithet "hesperia" derives from the Greek word for "western," reflecting its geographic distribution. It is closely related to Colaspis brunnea. The species has been documented in 51 observations on iNaturalist.
Colaspis louisianae
Colaspis louisianae is a leaf beetle species in the family Chrysomelidae, distributed in Texas and Louisiana. According to Chapin (1979), it is the most common species of the genus Colaspis in field crops in Louisiana. It is morphologically similar to Colaspis brunnea, requiring careful examination for identification.
Colecerus marmoratus
Texas Marbled Weevil
Colecerus marmoratus, commonly known as the Texas marbled weevil, is a broad-nosed weevil in the family Curculionidae. It is native to North America, with records concentrated in Texas and Mexico. The species is part of the subfamily Entiminae, a diverse group of weevils characterized by their broad rostrums.
Comadia redtenbacheri
agave red worm, chinicuil, gusano rojo del maguey
Comadia redtenbacheri is a moth in the family Cossidae, commonly known as the agave red worm or chinicuil. It is a specialist phytophagous species whose larvae bore into Agave plants, particularly the rhizomes. The species has significant cultural and economic importance in Mexico as a traditional food source. Adults are small moths with forewings 12–14 mm in males and 13–16 mm in females. The species has a long, non-uniform life cycle that can exceed one year.
Comaldessus stygius
Comal Springs Diving Beetle
Comaldessus stygius is a small diving beetle in the family Dytiscidae, described from Comal Springs in Texas. It belongs to a genus of minute beetles adapted to spring and groundwater habitats. The species is known from very few records and is considered rare.
Conchylodes salamisalis
Blush Conchylodes Moth
Conchylodes salamisalis, commonly known as the Blush Conchylodes Moth, is a species of moth in the family Crambidae. It was first described by Herbert Druce in 1895. The species is distributed across Central America and the southern United States, with confirmed records from Ecuador, Costa Rica, Panama, Guatemala, Mexico, and Texas. The moth exhibits distinctive wing patterning with silky hyaline white forewings and hindwings marked with dark brown streaks, bands, and spots.
Conocephalus resacensis
Brownsville meadow katydid
Conocephalus resacensis, the Brownsville meadow katydid, is a species of meadow katydid in the family Tettigoniidae. It was described by Rehn and Hebard in 1915. The species is found in North America, with distribution records indicating presence in Texas.
Cotalpa conclamara
Texas goldsmith beetle
Cotalpa conclamara, known as the Texas goldsmith beetle, is a species of shining leaf chafer in the family Scarabaeidae. It was described by Young in 2002. The species is endemic to Texas and belongs to a genus of metallic beetles commonly called goldsmith beetles.
Crocidema arizonica
broad-nosed weevil
Crocidema arizonica is a species of broad-nosed weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae, described by Van Dyke in 1951. It belongs to the subfamily Entiminae, a diverse group of weevils characterized by their broad rostrum and typically root-feeding larvae. The species is known from the southwestern United States.
Cryptocephalus defectus
Texas Yellow Cryptocephalus
Cryptocephalus defectus is a case-bearing leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1880. The species is known from North America, with the common name "Texas Yellow Cryptocephalus" suggesting a primary association with Texas and surrounding regions. As a member of the genus Cryptocephalus, it exhibits the typical concealed feeding behavior of its group, with larvae constructing portable cases from fecal material and host plant debris. Available documentation for this species is limited, with only 16 observations recorded on iNaturalist as of the knowledge cutoff.
Cryptocephalus merus
case-bearing leaf beetle
Cryptocephalus merus is a small case-bearing leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, measuring 3.8–4.3 mm in length. The species is known from a restricted distribution in the southwestern United States, with confirmed records from Arizona and Texas and possible occurrence in Mexico. Like other members of the genus, adults construct protective cases from fecal material and shed exoskeletons that cover the abdomen.
Cryptocephalus texanus
Texas Cryptocephalus
Cryptocephalus texanus is a species of case-bearing leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, first described by Schaeffer in 1933. As a member of the genus Cryptocephalus, it possesses the characteristic hardened larval case formed from fecal material and shed exuviae. The species is known from North America, with records primarily from the southern United States. Like other members of its genus, adults are small, rounded leaf beetles with enlarged hind femora adapted for jumping.
Cryptoscatomaseter rossi
Cryptoscatomaseter rossi is a species of scarab beetle in the family Scarabaeidae, subfamily Aphodiinae. It was described by Cartwright in 1944. The genus Cryptoscatomaseter belongs to the dung beetle tribe Aphodiini. Distribution records indicate presence in Texas, USA.
Cuerna undescribed-sp-tx-i
Cuerna undescribed-sp-tx-i is an undescribed species of sharpshooter leafhopper in the genus Cuerna, known from Texas. The genus Cuerna belongs to the tribe Cicadellini and includes several described species characterized by bold color patterns and association with woody host plants. This particular taxon represents a distinct morphotype or lineage that has been documented but not yet formally described in the scientific literature.
Cyclotrypema furcata
Straggler Daisy Leaf Beetle
Cyclotrypema furcata is a leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae and the sole described species in its genus. It is known from Texas and Mexico. The common name 'Straggler Daisy Leaf Beetle' suggests an association with the plant genus Calyptocarpus, commonly called straggler daisy, though this relationship has not been formally documented in available sources. As a member of Chrysomelidae, it likely feeds on plant foliage, but specific host records remain unverified.
Cydamus borealis
Cydamus borealis is a species of broad-headed bug in the family Alydidae, described by Distant in 1881. It belongs to the subfamily Micrelytrinae and tribe Micrelytrini. The species has been recorded from Central America and North America, with specific distribution records from Guatemala and Texas.
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.
Cyphomyrmex
fungus-growing ants
Cyphomyrmex is a genus of small, drab-colored fungus-growing ants in the tribe Attini, found primarily in the Neotropics. These ants cultivate fungi in the tribe Leucocoprineae as their primary food source, with most species growing fungal nodules rather than full mycelial gardens. Colonies are typically monogynous and small, rarely exceeding 500 workers. The genus is divided into two species complexes: the strigatus complex (South America only) and the rimosus complex (southern North America to South America). Cyphomyrmex represents a basal lineage among attine ants and serves as sister group to Mycetophylax.
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aleada
Wheat Head Armyworm
Dargida aleada is a noctuid moth known as one of the wheat head armyworms, a group of late-season pests of wheat in the Texas High Plains. The species belongs to a genus of 13 morphologically similar species whose larvae feed within wheat heads, damaging kernels primarily during the soft dough stage. Adults are medium-sized moths with yellow-brown forewings bearing a lengthwise brown stripe. The species has one generation per year, with larvae emerging in late May and June.
Delphacodes bocana
Delphacodes bocana is a species of planthopper in the family Delphacidae, described by Beamer in 1947. The species is known from Texas in the southern United States. Like other members of Delphacidae, it belongs to the Auchenorrhyncha, a group of sap-feeding insects. The genus Delphacodes includes numerous species associated with grassland and wetland habitats.
Deltochilum scabriusculum
Deltochilum scabriusculum is a species of dung beetle in the family Scarabaeidae, distributed from the southern United States through Mexico and Central America. The subspecies D. s. montanum was synonymized with the nominate form in a 2012 taxonomic revision. Like other members of its genus, it belongs to a group historically associated with dung-feeding behavior, though specific ecological studies for this species are lacking.
Diabrotica virgifera zeae
Mexican corn rootworm
Diabrotica virgifera zeae, the Mexican corn rootworm, is a subspecies of the western corn rootworm complex and a significant agricultural pest of corn (Zea mays) in Mexico and parts of the southern United States. Larvae feed on corn roots, causing damage that can lead to reduced yield, stunting, and plant lodging. Unlike the western corn rootworm subspecies (D. v. virgifera), the Mexican corn rootworm has been documented to damage corn following sorghum rotation in parts of South Central Texas, though this remains rare. Adults feed on corn silks, pollen, and leaves. The species has one generation per year, with eggs laid in soil during summer and fall, hatching the following spring when corn roots become available.
Diapheromera tamaulipensis
Tamaulipas Walkingstick
Diapheromera tamaulipensis, commonly known as the Tamaulipas Walkingstick, is a species of stick insect in the family Diapheromeridae. The species was described by Rehn in 1909 and is native to the southern United States and Mexico. It belongs to a genus of walkingsticks known for their elongated, twig-like bodies and cryptic appearance. Based on related species in the genus, adults likely exhibit strong crypsis resembling plant stems.
Diapheromera torquata
Diapheromera torquata is a species of walkingstick insect in the family Diapheromeridae, described by Hebard in 1934. It belongs to a genus of slender, cryptic phasmids native to North America. Like other members of Diapheromera, this species exhibits stick-like camouflage and swaying behavior to avoid predation. Available information on this species is limited, with most documentation coming from taxonomic databases rather than detailed field studies.
Dicaelus costatus
South Texas embossed carabid
Dicaelus costatus is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, commonly known as the South Texas embossed carabid. It was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1853. The species is endemic to southern Texas and adjacent regions of Mexico, representing a geographically restricted member of the genus Dicaelus.
Diceroprocta averyi
Western Plain Flag-Bearer
Diceroprocta averyi is a species of annual cicada described by Davis in 1941. It belongs to the genus Diceroprocta, a group of cicadas commonly known as flag-bearers. The species occurs in North America, with confirmed records from Texas. Like other Diceroprocta species, it likely exhibits the typical cicada life cycle involving multiple years spent underground as a nymph feeding on root xylem, followed by emergence as a short-lived adult.
Diceroprocta delicata
Delicate Flag-Bearer
A small cicada species in the family Cicadidae, Diceroprocta delicata occurs in arid and semi-arid regions of the southern United States and Mexico. Like other Diceroprocta species, it produces sound using tymbal organs. The specific epithet 'delicata' suggests relatively small or slender proportions compared to congeners. Available records indicate it is an 'annual' cicada with staggered generations rather than synchronized periodic emergence.
Diceroprocta marevagans
Scrub Cicada
Diceroprocta marevagans is a species of cicada in the family Cicadidae, distributed across parts of Central America and North America. As a member of the genus Diceroprocta, it shares traits with other "annual" cicadas that appear every year due to staggered generations, rather than the synchronous emergences seen in periodical cicadas. The species inhabits scrubland and arid environments where it feeds on plant sap.
Dictya texensis
Dictya texensis is a species of marsh fly (family Sciomyzidae) described by Curran in 1932. Members of the genus Dictya are recognized by their distinctive wing venation patterns. The family Sciomyzidae comprises predatory or parasitic flies whose larvae typically develop in aquatic or semi-aquatic snails. This species is poorly documented in public sources, with minimal observational records available.
Didineis texana
Didineis texana is a species of sand wasp in the family Crabronidae, subfamily Bembicinae, tribe Alyssontini. It is one of several species in the genus Didineis, which are small to medium-sized wasps adapted to sandy habitats. The species was described by Cresson in 1873 and is known from the southern United States and Mexico. Like other members of its tribe, it is likely a predator of small insects, though specific biological details remain poorly documented.
Diguetia canities
desert bush spider
Diguetia canities, commonly known as the desert bush spider, is a species of coneweb spider in the family Diguetidae. It is the most widely distributed species in its genus, occurring across desert and semidesert habitats from California to Oklahoma and Texas. The spider constructs a distinctive dome-shaped sheet web with a tubular retreat, often placed in bushes or cacti less than 60 cm above ground. It produces a potent insect-selective venom peptide called Dc1a.
Diplocentrus lindo
Trans-Pecos Twinspine Scorpion
Diplocentrus lindo is a species of scorpion in the family Diplocentridae, described by Stockwell and Baldwin in 2001. It is commonly known as the Trans-Pecos Twinspine Scorpion. The species belongs to a genus characterized by distinctive paired spines on the pedipalps. It occurs in North America, with records primarily from the Trans-Pecos region of Texas.
Diplotaxis brevisetosa
Diplotaxis brevisetosa is a species of scarab beetle in the family Scarabaeidae, tribe Diplotaxini, described by Linell in 1897. It is a small chafer beetle occurring in the Nearctic region, specifically known from Texas. Like other members of its genus, it is attracted to lights at night and has been observed congregating on low vegetation. The specific epithet 'brevisetosa' refers to short setae (bristles), a distinctive morphological feature of this species.
Diplotaxis muricata
Diplotaxis muricata is a small scarab beetle species in the family Scarabaeidae, subfamily Melolonthinae. The genus Diplotaxis comprises chafers—small to medium-sized scarabs often attracted to lights at night. The species was described by Schaeffer in 1907 and is known from the southwestern United States and adjacent Mexico. Like other Diplotaxis species, adults are likely nocturnal and may be found on low vegetation.
Diplotaxis puberula
Downy Diplotaxis
Diplotaxis puberula is a species of scarab beetle in the family Scarabaeidae, first described by LeConte in 1863. It is distributed across parts of North and Central America, with records from Texas in the United States and the Mexican states of Nuevo León and Tamaulipas. The species belongs to the chafers (Melolonthinae), a diverse subfamily whose larvae typically develop in soil and feed on roots.