Trans-atlantic-distribution
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Aethes smeathmanniana
Smeathmann's Aethes Moth
A small tortricid moth with a wingspan of 12–19 mm. Adults are active from May to August. The species has a trans-Atlantic distribution, occurring across Europe, Asia Minor, and eastern North America. Larvae develop within seeds of various plants, particularly composites.
Bradycellus harpalinus
European Harp Ground Beetle
Bradycellus harpalinus is a small ground beetle in the family Carabidae with a trans-Atlantic distribution spanning Europe and North America. The species has been introduced to North America from its native European range. It inhabits open, disturbed habitats and is frequently recorded in agricultural settings.
Desoria hiemalis
Desoria hiemalis is a springtail species in the family Isotomidae, first described by Schött in 1893. It is a winter-active species, as indicated by its specific epithet "hiemalis" (Latin for "of winter"). The species has been recorded from both European and North American localities, including the Pacific Northwest region. It belongs to a diverse genus of soil-dwelling springtails commonly found in cold environments.
Eublemma minima
everlasting bud moth
Eublemma minima, the everlasting bud moth, is a small moth species in the family Erebidae, first described by Achille Guenée in 1852. The species has an unusually broad geographic distribution spanning Africa (Kenya, Madagascar, South Africa, Yemen) and the Americas (United States, Brazil, Argentina, Caribbean, Paraguay), suggesting either natural dispersal capabilities or human-mediated introduction to the Western Hemisphere. The specific epithet 'minima' refers to its small size relative to congeners.
Gyrinus aeratus
Brass Whirligig Beetle
Gyrinus aeratus is a species of whirligig beetle in the family Gyrinidae, commonly known as the Brass Whirligig Beetle. It is found in both North America and Europe, representing a trans-Atlantic distribution pattern. Like other whirligig beetles, it is adapted to life on the water surface where it forms aggregations and exhibits characteristic erratic swimming behavior.