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Acronicta edolata
Acronicta edolata is a moth species in the family Noctuidae, first described by Grote in 1881. It belongs to the genus Acronicta, commonly known as dagger moths, which are characterized by distinctive dark dagger-shaped markings on their forewings. The species is known from limited records in North America, with confirmed occurrence in Arizona.
Anacampsis comparanda
Anacampsis comparanda is a small gelechiid moth described by Edward Meyrick in 1929. It is known from limited records in the southwestern United States, specifically Arizona and Texas. The species has a wingspan of 13–14 mm. Its biology and ecology remain poorly documented.
Ancistrocerus capra spenceri
Ancistrocerus capra spenceri is a subspecies of mason wasp in the family Vespidae, subfamily Eumeninae. As a member of the genus Ancistrocerus, it is a solitary wasp that constructs mud nests and provisions them with paralyzed caterpillars for its developing larvae. The specific biology and distribution of this subspecies have not been well documented in available literature.
Anthonomus texanus
Anthonomus texanus is a species of true weevil in the family Curculionidae, described by Dietz in 1891. It is native to North America. Like other members of the genus Anthonomus, it is likely associated with plants, though specific host relationships and ecological details remain poorly documented. The species is represented by very few observations in biodiversity databases, indicating it is either genuinely rare, undercollected, or restricted in distribution.
Anthracopteryx
Anthracopteryx is a monobasic genus of click beetles (family Elateridae) endemic to the Front Ranges of Colorado, USA. The genus contains a single species, A. hiemalis, which is notable for its winter activity period—unusual among click beetles. The genus was established by Horn in 1891 and remains poorly represented in collections and online databases.
Chaetocnema densa
Chaetocnema densa is a species of flea beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, first described by R. White in 1996. The species belongs to the genus Chaetocnema, which comprises small leaf beetles known for their jumping ability. Very little specific information is available about this particular species beyond its taxonomic description and North American distribution. Like other members of the genus, it likely feeds on plant foliage, though host associations have not been documented.
Chilostigmodes
Chilostigmodes is a genus of caddisflies in the family Limnephilidae, tribe Chilostigmini. It was established by Martynov in 1914. The genus is poorly documented, with only three observations recorded on iNaturalist as of 2024. It belongs to the diverse Limnephiloidea superfamily, whose members are primarily associated with freshwater habitats.
Cnemidoprion
Cnemidoprion is a genus of weevils in the family Curculionidae, described by G.A.K. Marshall in 1933. The genus is part of the diverse superfamily Curculionoidea, which contains the majority of weevil species. As of current records, the genus has been documented in iNaturalist with 10 observations, indicating it is rarely encountered or poorly known. The etymology suggests Greek roots: 'cnemis' (leg or shin) and 'prion' (saw), possibly referring to leg or tibial characteristics.
Cynorhinella longinasus
Eastern Longnose Fly
Cynorhinella longinasus, the Eastern Longnose Fly, is a rare species of syrphid fly first described by Shannon in 1924. Adults are small, black flies with a distinctive elongated conical face. The species has been documented in a limited geographic range in the northeastern United States. Larval biology remains unknown.
Cyrtopogon basingeri
Cyrtopogon basingeri is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, described by Wilcox and Martin in 1936. As a member of the genus Cyrtopogon, it belongs to a group of predatory flies known for their aerial hunting behavior. The species is documented from limited observations, with records in iNaturalist indicating very few confirmed sightings. Robber flies in this genus are typically associated with open, sunny habitats where they perch and ambush prey.
Cyrtopogon beameri
Cyrtopogon beameri is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, described by Wilcox & Martin in 1936. The genus Cyrtopogon belongs to the subfamily Asilinae, a group of predatory flies known for their agile flight and prey capture behavior. As a member of this genus, C. beameri likely exhibits the characteristic features of Cyrtopogon species, including a slender body form and specific wing venation patterns. The species is known from very few observations, with only two records documented in iNaturalist as of the available data.
Epiblema brightonana
Brighton's Epiblema Moth
Epiblema brightonana is a small tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae, described by Kearfott in 1907. It belongs to the leafroller moth group, a diverse family known for caterpillars that roll or tie leaves for shelter. The species has been recorded in North America, with confirmed observations from Manitoba, Canada and Vermont, USA. As with many Epiblema species, detailed life history and host plant information remain poorly documented in accessible literature.
Epirrhoe sperryi
Sperry's Argent & Sable, small argent and sable
Epirrhoe sperryi is a geometrid moth in the subfamily Larentiinae, found in North America. The species is known from the Canadian prairie provinces of Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. It belongs to a genus characterized by black-and-white patterned forewings, though specific diagnostic features for this species remain poorly documented in published literature.
Ericaphis gentneri
Ericaphis gentneri is an aphid species described by Mason in 1947. It belongs to the genus Ericaphis, which is associated with ericaceous host plants. The species is part of the tribe Macrosiphini, a large group of aphids that includes many economically important and host-specific species. Like other Ericaphis species, it is presumed to feed on plants in the heath family (Ericaceae), though specific host records for this species are limited in available sources.
Eusarca galbanaria
Eusarca galbanaria is a moth in the family Geometridae, subfamily Ennominae. It is a North American species with limited documented information. The genus Eusarca contains several species of geometrid moths, most of which are characterized by relatively plain, greenish or yellowish coloration. Available records indicate this species is present but not extensively studied.
Garriscaphus amplus
Garriscaphus amplus is a species of soil centipede in the family Himantariidae, described by Chamberlin in 1941. As a member of the order Geophilomorpha, it is an elongate, multi-legged myriapod adapted for burrowing through soil and leaf litter. The genus Garriscaphus is poorly known, and this species has received limited study. Available records indicate it occurs in the United States, though specific ecological details remain largely undocumented.
Glyphipterix californiae
Glyphipterix californiae is a species of sedge moth described by Walsingham in 1881. It belongs to the family Glyphipterigidae, a group of small moths commonly associated with sedges and other monocot plants. The species is endemic to California. Like other members of its genus, it likely has narrow, lanceolate wings and metallic coloration, though specific details remain poorly documented.
Heliothis borealis
Boreal Gem Moth, Boreal Gem
Heliothis borealis is a small noctuid moth native to northern North America. First described by George Hampson in 1903, it inhabits boreal and montane regions from Quebec to Alberta, with disjunct populations extending southward in the Rocky Mountains to southwestern Montana. Adults fly in late spring and early summer. Larval biology remains poorly documented, with feeding habits inferred from related Heliothis species.
Illinoia crystleae
Pale-streaked Honeysuckle Aphid
Illinoia crystleae is a species of aphid in the family Aphididae, commonly known as the Pale-streaked Honeysuckle Aphid. It belongs to the genus Illinoia, which comprises aphids primarily associated with woody shrubs and trees. The species was described by Smith and Knowlton in 1939. Very few observations of this species have been documented, with only three records in iNaturalist, indicating it is either genuinely rare, underreported, or restricted to specific host plants or geographic regions.
Lacinipolia umbrosa
Lacinipolia umbrosa is an owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, native to North America. Like other members of the genus Lacinipolia, adults are nocturnal and attracted to light sources. The species was described by Smith in 1888 and is accepted as valid in current taxonomy. Available information on this species is limited, with few documented observations in public databases.
Licrooides
Licrooides is a genus of minute parasitic wasps in the family Eupelmidae, described by Gibson in 1989. As members of the subfamily Eusandalinae, these wasps share the family's characteristic jumping ability powered by specialized mesothoracic musculature. The genus is part of the hyperdiverse chalcidoid wasp superfamily, with only three observations recorded on iNaturalist suggesting it is rarely encountered or underdocumented. Like other eupelmids, species in this genus are parasitoids of other arthropods, though specific host relationships for Licrooides remain poorly known.
Metalectra cinctus
Metalectra cinctus is a species of moth in the family Erebidae, described by Smith in 1905. It belongs to the subfamily Boletobiinae and is found in North America. The species is assigned Hodges number 8508 in the North American moth numbering system. Available information about this species is limited, with only 12 documented observations on iNaturalist.
Mycotrogus
Mycotrogus is a genus of darkling beetles (family Tenebrionidae) described by Horn in 1870. The genus is poorly documented, with minimal published information on its biology and ecology. Records indicate presence in the Nearctic and Neotropical regions.
Olethreutes clavana
Olethreutes clavana is a small tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae, subfamily Olethreutinae. It was first described by Francis Walker in 1863. As a member of the diverse Olethreutes genus, it is one of many small, often overlooked moth species that contribute to ecosystem function. Specific biological details for this species remain poorly documented in available literature.
Paragraphus
Paragraphus is a genus of broad-nosed weevils (Curculionidae) described by Blatchley in 1916. The genus contains at least one described species, P. setosus. It belongs to the tribe Agraphini within the subfamily Entiminae. The genus is poorly documented in scientific literature.
Plagiotrypes
Plagiotrypes is a genus of ichneumon wasps in the family Ichneumonidae, described by Ashmead in 1900. The genus belongs to the subfamily Terebrantes within the superfamily Ichneumonoidea. Very few observations exist in public databases, suggesting either rarity, cryptic habits, or undercollection. Members of this genus are parasitoid wasps, though specific host associations remain undocumented.
Pseudanarta flavidens
Pseudanarta flavidens is a small noctuid moth native to western North America. The species was described by Grote in 1879 and remains relatively poorly documented, with limited published biological information. It is one of approximately 15 species in the genus Pseudanarta, a group of small moths found primarily in North American arid and semi-arid regions.
Pyla rainierella
Pyla rainierella is a species of snout moth in the family Pyralidae, subfamily Phycitinae. It was described by Harrison G. Dyar in 1904. The species is known from the Pacific Northwest region of North America, with the type locality associated with Mount Rainier in Washington State. Very few observations of this species have been documented.
Sacodes fuscipennis
marsh beetle
Sacodes fuscipennis is a species of marsh beetle in the family Scirtidae. It is found in the eastern United States and parts of Canada including Ontario. The species belongs to a family commonly associated with moist or marshy habitats, though specific ecological details for this species remain poorly documented.
Stigmella sclerostylota
A pygmy moth in the family Nepticulidae, Stigmella sclerostylota is a leaf-mining species known from limited records in North America. The species was described in 1982 and has been documented in Arkansas and Ontario. As with other Stigmella species, the larvae feed internally on leaf tissue, creating distinctive mines.
Talanus mecoscelis
Talanus mecoscelis is a species of darkling beetle described by Triplehorn in 1968. It belongs to the genus Talanus within the family Tenebrionidae. The species is known from very few observations, with only two records documented on iNaturalist. Its distribution and biology remain poorly documented.
Tipula carinifrons
Tipula carinifrons is a species of crane fly in the family Tipulidae, described by Holmgren in 1883. The species belongs to the large genus Tipula, which contains hundreds of species distributed across the Northern Hemisphere. Crane flies in this genus are characterized by their elongated bodies and extremely long, fragile legs. Like other tipulids, the larvae likely develop in moist soil or decaying organic matter, though specific details for this species remain poorly documented.
Tipula inusitata
Tipula inusitata is a species of large crane fly described by Charles Paul Alexander in 1949. It belongs to the family Tipulidae, one of the most diverse families within the order Diptera. The species is known from California, USA, though specific details regarding its biology and ecology remain poorly documented in published literature.