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Acanosema
Acanosema is a genus of parasitoid wasps in the family Diapriidae, first described by Jean-Jacques Kieffer in 1908. Members of this genus are small, inconspicuous wasps that develop as parasitoids, likely of other insects. The genus is documented from northern Europe, with records from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. As with many diapriid genera, detailed biological information remains limited due to their small size and cryptic habits.
Acritus acaroides
Acritus acaroides is a minute clown beetle (family Histeridae) in the tribe Acritini. It is one of the smallest members of its family, measuring 0.9–1.1 mm in length, with exceptional individuals rarely reaching 2 mm. The species is known from a restricted range in the southeastern United States. Like other histerid beetles, it likely occupies microhabitats associated with decaying organic matter.
Acrocyum sallaei
Acrocyum sallaei is a species of leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, described by Martin Jacoby in 1885. The genus Acrocyum is small and poorly documented, with limited published information on its biology. Records indicate presence in Middle and North America, though specific details about its ecology and natural history remain sparse. The species is rarely encountered in collections and has minimal observational data.
Aeoloplides fratercula
Northern Coast Bush Grasshopper
Aeoloplides fratercula, known as the northern coast bush grasshopper, is a spur-throated grasshopper species in the family Acrididae. It belongs to a genus of grasshoppers associated with coastal and salt marsh habitats. The species has been documented in California and is considered part of the North American grasshopper fauna, though detailed biological information remains limited.
Aeoloplides minor
Little Saltbush Grasshopper
Aeoloplides minor, commonly known as the little saltbush grasshopper, is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is native to North America, with confirmed records from Colorado and Nevada. The species is a member of the genus Aeoloplides, which includes other saltbush-associated grasshoppers. It is among the less economically significant grasshopper species in western North America.
Alebra bicincta
Alebra bicincta is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by DeLong in 1918. It belongs to the subfamily Typhlocybinae, a group of small leafhoppers often associated with woody plants. The specific epithet "bicincta" (meaning "two-banded") likely refers to a color pattern feature, though detailed morphological descriptions remain limited in accessible literature. The species is recorded from several U.S. states but appears to be relatively poorly known compared to other Alebra species.
leafhopperCicadellidaeTyphlocybinaeAlebraHemipteraAuchenorrhynchaUnited-Statesinsectsmallplant-feedingbicinctatwo-bandedDeLong-1918AlabamaIllinoisKansasMississippiNew-Hampshirepoorly-knownunderstudiedwoody-plant-associatedroof-like-wing-posturereduced-wing-venationmale-genitalia-required-for-ID152-iNaturalist-observationsAmydria margoriella
Amydria margoriella is a small moth in the family Acrolophidae. It is known from scattered records in the eastern and southern United States, with documented occurrences in Florida, Kentucky, Ohio, and Texas. The species has a wingspan of approximately 11 mm. It belongs to a genus of moths whose larvae are associated with detritus and plant material, though specific life history details for this species remain undocumented.
Aplogompha
Aplogompha is a genus of geometrid moths in the subfamily Ennominae, established by Warren in 1897. The genus contains 14 described species distributed in the Neotropical region, primarily in Central and South America. Species were described between 1889 and 1923 by various lepidopterists including Dognin, Schaus, Thierry-Mieg, and Warren. The genus remains relatively understudied, with limited ecological or biological data available for most species.
Aulogymnus
Aulogymnus is a genus of chalcidoid wasps in the family Eulophidae, first described by Förster in 1851. Members of this genus are small parasitoid wasps, part of a diverse family that primarily parasitizes other insects. The genus has been recorded from Europe and Asia. Specific biological details for the genus as a whole remain poorly documented in accessible literature.
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Bagisara albicosta is a noctuid moth described by Schaus in 1911. It belongs to the subfamily Bagisarinae, a small group of moths whose biology remains poorly documented. The species occurs in North America. Like other members of its genus, it appears to be infrequently encountered and has attracted limited scientific study.
Bassaniana floridana
Bassaniana floridana is a crab spider species in the family Thomisidae, first described by Nathan Banks in 1896. The species occurs in the United States. As a member of the genus Bassaniana, it belongs to a group of spiders known for their ambush predatory behavior and crab-like leg posture. Specific details about its biology and ecology remain limited in published literature.
Bellura brehmei
Narrow-leaved Cattail Diver Moth
Bellura brehmei is a North American moth in the family Noctuidae, commonly known as the Narrow-leaved Cattail Diver Moth. It is one of approximately 800 species of Lepidoptera with aquatic or semi-aquatic larvae. Like other members of its genus, the caterpillar likely inhabits wetland environments and feeds on aquatic vegetation, though specific details for this species remain poorly documented.
Bellura gortynoides
White-tailed Diver Moth, white-tailed diver
Bellura gortynoides, commonly known as the white-tailed diver moth, is a North American noctuid moth whose aquatic caterpillars live submerged in freshwater habitats. The larvae feed on aquatic plants, including water lilies, and breathe by periodically surfacing to capture air through specialized spiracles. Adults are strictly nocturnal. The species belongs to the poorly studied group of aquatic moths, which have received limited scientific attention despite their unusual ecology.
Bethulia
Bethulia is a genus of snout moths (family Pyralidae, subfamily Phycitinae) described by Ragonot in 1888. It belongs to the diverse pyraloid moth fauna, though specific biological details remain poorly documented in accessible literature. The genus is rarely encountered in collections and has minimal published research on its species-level diversity and natural history.
Bicilia
Bicilia is a genus of moths in the family Crambidae, subfamily Spilomelinae. The genus was established by Amsel in 1956 and contains four described species distributed primarily in the Neotropical region. These moths are relatively poorly studied, with limited published information on their biology and ecology.
Bromeloecia
Bromeloecia is a genus of small flies in the family Sphaeroceridae (lesser dung flies), first described by Spuler in 1923. The genus contains four described species: B. bromeliarum, B. seltzeri, B. tarsiglossa, and B. winnemana. The genus name and the species epithet bromeliarum suggest an association with bromeliad plants, though specific ecological relationships remain poorly documented.
Calligrapha dolosa
Calligrapha dolosa is a species of leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, first described by W.J. Brown in 1945. It belongs to a genus known for highly host-specific feeding relationships with particular plant genera. The species is recorded from eastern Canada, specifically Ontario and Québec. Like other members of Calligrapha, it likely exhibits the genus-characteristic dome-shaped body and patterned elytra, though specific diagnostic features for this species remain poorly documented in accessible literature.
Calyptostomatidae
Calyptostomatidae is a small family of predatory mites in the order Trombidiformes. The family contains at least two genera, Calyptostoma and Smaris, with approximately six described species. These mites are placed in the superfamily Calyptostomatoidea within the suborder Prostigmata. They are relatively poorly studied compared to many other mite families.
Calyptostomatoidea
Calyptostomatoidea is a superfamily of mites in the order Trombidiformes, established by Oudemans in 1923. It belongs to the infraorder Anystina and contains a single family, Calyptostomatidae. These mites are relatively poorly known compared to other prostigmatan groups, with limited published research on their biology and ecology.
Celina slossoni
Celina slossoni is a species of predaceous diving beetle (family Dytiscidae) found in North America. As a member of the subfamily Hydroporinae and tribe Methlini, it belongs to one of the most diverse lineages of diving beetles. Very little specific information is documented about this species beyond its taxonomic description.
Cladara
Cladara is a genus of moths in the family Geometridae, subfamily Larentiinae, established by George Duryea Hulst in 1896. The genus contains at least four described species distributed primarily in North America. Members are small to medium-sized geometrid moths, though specific morphological characteristics defining the genus remain poorly documented in available literature.
Clambus
Clambus is a genus of small beetles in the family Clambidae, established by Fischer in 1821. Members of this genus are classified within the superfamily Clamboidea and are part of the beetle group Clambiformia. The genus is poorly known, with limited biological and ecological documentation available in scientific literature.
Compsocryptus resolutus
Compsocryptus resolutus is a species of ichneumon wasp in the family Ichneumonidae. It belongs to a genus of parasitoid wasps that target lepidopteran hosts. The species was described by Cresson in 1879. Very few observations exist, with records limited to specific locations in western Canada.
Compsocryptus texensis
Compsocryptus texensis is a species of ichneumon wasp described by Townes in 1962. It belongs to the large family Ichneumonidae, a group of parasitoid wasps characterized by their slender bodies and long antennae. The species name suggests a connection to Texas, likely reflecting its type locality or primary distribution. Like other members of its family, it is presumed to be a parasitoid, though specific host associations remain undocumented in available sources.
Cremnoptini
Cremnoptini is a tribe of parasitoid wasps within the family Braconidae. Members are small to minute wasps that parasitize the larval stages of various insects. The tribe is relatively small and understudied compared to other braconid groups. Cremnoptini wasps are characterized by reduced wing venation and compact body forms.
Cydosiinae
Cydosiinae is a small subfamily of moths within Noctuidae, containing approximately 20 species distributed primarily across the Indo-Pacific region. The group is characterized by distinctive wing patterns and structural features that set it apart from other noctuid subfamilies. Species in this subfamily are relatively poorly studied compared to more diverse noctuid groups, with limited published information on their biology and ecology.
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.
Deuterixys
Deuterixys is a genus of braconid wasps established by Mason in 1981. The genus contains approximately 18 described species with a cosmopolitan distribution spanning most of the world. As members of Braconidae, species in this genus are parasitoid wasps. Specific biological details for individual species remain poorly documented in available literature.
Dialytes
Dialytes is a genus of aphodiine dung beetles in the family Scarabaeidae, established by Harold in 1869. The genus contains five described species distributed in North America. As members of the subfamily Aphodiinae, these beetles are associated with dung and decomposing organic matter. The genus is relatively small and understudied compared to other aphodiine genera.
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.
Dichomeris pelta
Dichomeris pelta is a small moth in the family Gelechiidae described by Ronald W. Hodges in 1986. It is known from a limited range in the southeastern United States, with confirmed records from South Carolina and Florida. Adults are active across multiple seasons, with flight records spanning January through June and again in October and December, suggesting either a multivoltine life cycle or extended emergence patterns. The species belongs to a large genus of gelechiid moths, many of which are poorly known biologically.
Disophrini
Disophrini is a tribe of parasitoid wasps within the family Braconidae. Members of this tribe are understudied, with limited published information on their biology and ecology. The tribe contains genera that are morphologically distinct within the Braconidae but lack comprehensive taxonomic revision. Most species appear to be small, slender wasps with reduced wing venation characteristic of many braconid groups.
Dytoscotes pacificus
Dytoscotes pacificus is a species of rove beetle in the family Staphylinidae, subfamily Phloeocharinae. It was described by Smetana and Campbell in 1980. The species is known from Oregon in the western United States. Very little information is available about its biology, ecology, or specific habitat requirements.
Elymana pacifica
Elymana pacifica is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hamilton in 1985. It belongs to the tribe Cicadulini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. The species is known from western North America, with records from British Columbia, Canada. Like other members of its family, it is a phloem-feeding insect associated with grasses and other plants.
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nearcticus
Embolemus nearcticus is a small parasitoid wasp in the family Embolemidae, a group of rarely encountered insects with distinctive wing reduction in females. The species is known from very few observations in North America, reflecting both its cryptic habits and the general scarcity of its family. Embolemidae are understudied, and most species are known from scattered records. E. nearcticus contributes to the limited documented diversity of this family in the Nearctic region.
Enchenopa on-sideroxylon-lanuginosum
Enchenopa on-sideroxylon-lanuginosum is a treehopper species in the family Membracidae. The specific epithet indicates an association with Sideroxylon lanuginosum (gum bumelia), suggesting this species is host-specific to this plant. The genus Enchenopa includes species known for complex vibrational communication and host plant specialization. This particular species appears to be named for its documented association with gum bumelia, a plant that serves as a larval host for other insects such as the cerambycid beetle Plinthocoelium suaveolens.
Eparces
Eparces is a genus of ichneumonid wasps in the subfamily Ichneumoninae, first described by Förster in 1869. The Nearctic fauna was revised in 2023, resulting in the description of Eparces australis from the southeastern United States and new distributional records for Eparces quadriceps. The genus belongs to the large parasitoid wasp family Ichneumonidae, though specific biological details remain poorly documented.
Epsilogaster
Epsilogaster is a genus of parasitoid wasps in the family Braconidae, established by Whitfield and Mason in 1994. As a member of the subfamily Microgastrinae (implied by its taxonomic placement within Braconidae), it likely comprises small koinobiont endoparasitoids of lepidopteran larvae. The genus is poorly documented in public literature, with minimal species-level information available. A single observation exists on iNaturalist, indicating it is rarely encountered or reported.
Erynephala texana
Erynephala texana is a leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. The genus Erynephala belongs to the subfamily Galerucinae, which contains many herbivorous beetles commonly known as skeletonizing leaf beetles or flea beetles. This species has been documented in the southwestern United States, including Texas, consistent with its specific epithet. The genus is relatively small and poorly studied, with limited published information on its biology and ecology.
Eufernaldia
Eufernaldia is a genus of moths in the family Crambidae, first described by George Duryea Hulst in 1900. The genus contains four described species distributed in the Americas, with records from Panama and Mexico. Members of this genus are small to medium-sized moths in the superfamily Pyraloidea. The genus remains poorly studied, with limited ecological and biological data available.
Eutrichota impolita
Eutrichota impolita is a species of root maggot fly in the family Anthomyiidae, described by Huckett in 1951. Members of this genus are commonly associated with soil habitats and are known for their larvae feeding on plant roots. The species is part of a diverse group of flies often encountered in urban and natural environments during spring surveys.
Euxoa teleboa
cutworm moth, dart moth
Euxoa teleboa is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae, first described by Smith in 1890. It is found in North America, with confirmed records from Alberta and Saskatchewan in Canada. As a member of the genus Euxoa, it shares the general biology of cutworm moths, with larvae that are nocturnal feeders on plants. The species is poorly documented compared to related cutworms like the army cutworm (Euxoa auxiliaris).
Fenella
Fenella is a genus of sawflies in the family Tenthredinidae, order Hymenoptera. These insects are part of the suborder Symphyta, which includes sawflies, horntails, and woodwasps—distinguished from other Hymenoptera by the lack of a narrow 'wasp waist' (petiole) between thorax and abdomen. The genus was established by A. Adams in 1864. Fenella species are relatively small, understudied sawflies with limited published ecological data.
Floritettix borealis
Floritettix borealis is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae, described by Hebard in 1936. The species is distributed in the southeastern United States, with records from Florida and Georgia. It belongs to a genus of small grasshoppers that inhabit grassy and herbaceous environments. Relatively little detailed biological information has been published for this species compared to its better-known western relatives in the Melanoplinae subfamily.
Glyphogaster
Glyphogaster is a genus of parasitoid wasps in the family Braconidae, first described in 1951. As members of the Braconidae, these wasps are presumed to be parasitoids of other insects, though specific host associations remain poorly documented. The genus is rarely encountered in collections and has received limited taxonomic study.
Hebata ruficeps
Hebata ruficeps is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Van Duzee in 1917. The species is known from California, with very few documented observations. Like other members of the family, it likely feeds on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts. Data on its biology and ecology remain limited due to its rarity in collections and observations.
Hemipachnobia
Hemipachnobia is a small genus of owlet moths in the family Noctuidae, subfamily Noctuinae, established by James Halliday McDunnough in 1929. The genus contains two recognized species: H. monochromatea (Morrison, 1874) and H. subporphyrea (Walker, 1858). It is native to North America with documented occurrences in the northeastern United States, particularly Vermont. As a noctuine noctuid, its members are presumed to be nocturnal and possess the characteristic stout-bodied, cryptically colored morphology typical of this diverse moth family.
Homosetia costisignella
Homosetia costisignella is a small moth species in the family Meessiidae, originally described by James Brackenridge Clemens in 1863 as Tinea costisignella. The species has been reclassified from Tineidae to Meessiidae based on phylogenetic studies. It is known from scattered records in eastern North America, with 88 observations documented on iNaturalist. Like other members of this family, it is presumed to be associated with decaying organic matter or fungal substrates, though specific biological details remain poorly documented.
Hoplitalysia
Hoplitalysia is a genus of parasitoid wasps in the family Braconidae, first described by Ashmead in 1900. Members of this genus are part of the diverse ichneumonoid wasp fauna, which are predominantly parasitoids of other insects. The genus is represented by very few observations in biodiversity databases, suggesting it is either rare, understudied, or restricted in distribution. As with other braconid wasps, species in this genus likely play roles in regulating insect populations through parasitism.
Hymenochaonia nupera
Hymenochaonia nupera is a species of parasitoid wasp in the family Braconidae, first described by Cresson in 1872. It belongs to the genus Hymenochaonia within the superfamily Ichneumonoidea. The species is known from very few observations, with only two records documented on iNaturalist. As a member of Braconidae, it is presumed to be a parasitoid of other insects, though specific host associations remain undocumented.