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Cuerna n-sp-ok-i
Cuerna n-sp-ok-i is an undescribed species of sharpshooter leafhopper in the tribe Proconiini, known from Oklahoma. The genus Cuerna includes medium-sized leafhoppers that are part of the diverse egg parasitoid research conducted by Dr. S.V. Triapitsyn and colleagues. Species in this genus are associated with egg parasitoids in the families Mymaridae and Trichogrammatidae, which have been studied extensively for biological control applications. The 'n-sp-ok-i' designation indicates this is a new species awaiting formal description, with the suffix denoting its Oklahoma origin.
Cylindrocopturus longulus group
The Cylindrocopturus longulus group represents a species complex within the weevil genus Cylindrocopturus, closely related to C. adspersus (Sunflower Stem Weevil). Members of this group are stem-boring weevils associated with sunflowers (Helianthus spp.). The group designation indicates taxonomic uncertainty, with specimens potentially representing an undescribed species. Like other Cylindrocopturus species, these weevils likely complete their life cycle within sunflower stems, with larvae boring downward through pith tissue.
Cylindrocopturus undescribed-nr-princeps
An undescribed species in the genus Cylindrocopturus, closely related to C. princeps. Members of this genus are weevils in the family Curculionidae, characterized by cylindrical body forms and association with coniferous hosts. This taxon represents a distinct lineage currently recognized through morphological or molecular differentiation from described species, but awaiting formal taxonomic description.
Cymindis sp-one-ariz
Cymindis sp-one-ariz is an undescribed species of ground beetle in the genus Cymindis, tribe Cymindini, found in Arizona. Members of this genus are generally small to medium-sized carabid beetles with elongated bodies and thread-like antennae. This particular species represents a distinct lineage awaiting formal taxonomic description from the southwestern United States.
Cymus calif-sp-one
Cymus calif-sp-one is a species of true bug in the family Cymidae. Cymidae are small, seed-feeding bugs commonly found in moist habitats near water. Members of the genus Cymus are typically associated with wetland environments and feed on seeds of grasses and sedges. This species appears to be an undescribed or provisionally named taxon from California.
Dasineura undescribed-symphoricarpos
An undescribed species of gall midge in the genus Dasineura, known to induce galls on Symphoricarpos (snowberry/coralberry). As a member of the family Cecidomyiidae, it represents part of a large radiation of specialized gall-forming flies, though formal species description remains pending.
Dictyonia
Dictyonia n-sp is an undescribed species of sheetweb weaver spider (family Linyphiidae) documented from Door County, Wisconsin, USA. It was recorded during a nocturnal survey of building exteriors in a forested lakeshore habitat. As a member of Linyphiidae, it constructs a flat, sheet-like web and hunts by hanging inverted on the web surface.
Dipsocoromorpha
minute litter bugs
Dipsocoromorpha is an infraorder of minute true bugs within Heteroptera, containing approximately 300 species in one superfamily (Dipsocoroidea). Members are among the smallest adult true bugs, typically 0.5–4.0 mm in length. The group exhibits highest diversity in tropical regions, with many species remaining undescribed due to their cryptic habits and small size.
Donacaula n-sp-five
Donacaula n-sp-five is an undescribed species within the Crambidae family, currently known only from a provisional designation. It belongs to a genus of moths commonly associated with wetland and marsh habitats. As an undescribed taxon, formal documentation of its characteristics remains pending scientific description.
Donacaula n-sp-seven
Donacaula n-sp-seven is a moth species in the family Crambidae, subfamily Schoenobiinae. The genus Donacaula comprises grass moths associated with wetland and marsh habitats. This species is known from a single or limited number of specimens, with formal description pending. As a provisional name, 'n-sp-seven' indicates an undescribed species recognized in collections or research materials.
Donacaula n-sp-three
Donacaula n-sp-three is an undescribed species within the Crambidae family, currently recognized only by a provisional designation. Species in this genus are associated with wetland and marsh habitats, where larvae develop on emergent aquatic plants. Adults are generally nocturnal and attracted to light. The specific identity and distribution of this nominal species remain unresolved pending formal taxonomic description.
Donacaula n-sp-two
Donacaula n-sp-two is an undescribed species within the genus Donacaula, a group of grass moths in the family Crambidae. The 'n-sp-two' designation indicates this is a numbered provisional species awaiting formal description. Members of Donacaula are generally associated with wetland and grassland habitats. Specific information for this undescribed entity is limited to collection records and preliminary morphological assessments.
Dorytomus sp-two-pnw
Dorytomus sp-two-pnw is an undescribed or provisionally named species of weevil in the tribe Dorytomini, known from the Pacific Northwest region of North America. Members of this genus are generally associated with willow (Salix) and poplar (Populus) hosts. This species has been documented in collections but lacks formal taxonomic description. Its biology and precise distribution remain incompletely known due to its provisional taxonomic status.
Dysodia
Window-winged Moths
Dysodia is a genus of window-winged moths in the family Thyrididae, characterized by translucent square or rectangular spots on their wings. These moths are larger and heavier-bodied than the related genus Thyris, and are strictly nocturnal. At least four species occur in the United States, with additional undescribed species present in southern Texas. The genus belongs to a predominantly tropical family with over 760 species worldwide.
Elmohardyia atlantica-complex
Elmohardyia atlantica-complex is a species complex within the long-legged fly family Dolichopodidae. The group comprises morphologically similar species that have not been fully resolved taxonomically, likely due to cryptic diversity and insufficient sampling. Members are small to medium predatory flies associated with forested habitats. The complex is part of a Neotropical genus with limited published ecological or behavioral documentation.
Empoa n-species
Empoa n-species is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, tribe Empoascini. The genus Empoa belongs to the subfamily Typhlocybinae, a group of small, often brightly colored leafhoppers commonly known as typhlocybine leafhoppers. Members of this genus are plant-feeding insects that use piercing-sucking mouthparts to extract sap from host plants. The specific epithet "n-species" suggests this may be an undescribed or placeholder designation in taxonomic literature.
Empoasca
Empoasca n-species is a leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, a group of small plant-feeding insects known for their piercing-sucking mouthparts and economically significant pest status. Leafhoppers in this genus are recognized for causing "hopperburn" damage to crops through their toxic saliva. The specific epithet "n-species" indicates this is an undescribed or placeholder designation for a species within the diverse Empoasca genus, which contains numerous agricultural pests including the potato leafhopper (E. fabae) and the tea green leafhopper (E. onukii).
Enchenopa n-sp-az-i
A member of the diverse treehopper genus Enchenopa, this undescribed species from Arizona belongs to the tribe Membracini. The genus Enchenopa is known for species with pronounced pronotal modifications and associations with woody host plants. This particular taxon represents an unidentified species designation used in collection records pending formal description.
Enchenopa n-sp-az-ii
Enchenopa n-sp-az-ii is an undescribed species of treehopper in the family Membracidae, provisionally designated from Arizona. Treehoppers in this genus are recognized for their enlarged and often elaborately shaped pronotum that extends over the body. This species represents part of the documented but not yet formally described diversity of Enchenopa in the southwestern United States.
Endothenia nr-infuscata
Endothenia nr-infuscata is a small tortricid moth in the family Tortricidae, subfamily Olethreutinae. The species epithet 'nr-infuscata' indicates a near relationship to E. infuscata, suggesting morphological similarity that may represent an undescribed or cryptic species. Members of the genus Endothenia are generally associated with herbaceous plants and often have specialized larval feeding habits.
Epiblema
This taxon represents an undescribed or potentially new species within the genus Epiblema, a group of leafroller moths in the family Tortricidae. The informal designation "possibly-undescribed-s-fl" suggests it may be a distinct southern Florida population or form awaiting formal taxonomic description. Epiblema species are typically small moths with distinctive wing patterns, and their larvae often feed internally in plant stems or roots.
Euamiana
Euamiana n-sp is an undescribed moth species within the genus Euamiana. The genus belongs to the order Lepidoptera, though the family placement remains unresolved in available sources. This record represents a provisional designation for a species awaiting formal description.
Eudarcia undescribed-meessiidae-one
An undescribed species in the genus Eudarcia, family Meessiidae. Meessiidae is a small family of gelechioid moths, with most species associated with detritivorous or fungivorous larval habits. The genus Eudarcia contains multiple species in the Palearctic region. This particular taxon designation indicates a documented but not yet formally described species.
Eudarcia undescribed-meessiidae-two
Eudarcia undescribed-meessiidae-two is an undescribed species within the genus Eudarcia, a group of small moths in the subfamily Meessiinae. The species designation indicates it belongs to a lineage related to the family Meessiidae (now treated as Meessiinae within Tineidae), though formal taxonomic description has not been completed. Members of Eudarcia are generally associated with detritus and decaying organic matter. This particular taxon represents documented material awaiting formal scientific description.
Euodynerus undescribed-g
Euodynerus undescribed-g is a mason wasp in the subfamily Eumeninae that has not yet received a formal scientific name. As an undescribed species within the well-studied genus Euodynerus, it shares the characteristic blocky, angular thorax typical of many congeners. The genus Euodynerus contains numerous widespread North American species with diverse nesting habits, including use of pre-existing cavities, mud construction, and soil excavation. This particular undescribed form awaits formal taxonomic description.
Eusphalerum near-subangulatum
Eusphalerum near-subangulatum is a rove beetle in the subfamily Omalinae, recognized as a distinct but closely related entity to Eusphalerum subangulatum. It is a small beetle associated with riparian and wetland habitats. The species remains poorly documented in formal taxonomic literature.
Eustala
humpbacked orb-weavers
Eustala is a genus of orb-weaver spiders in the family Araneidae, first described by Eugène Simon in 1895. As of November 2024, the genus contains 87 species distributed primarily across the Americas, from the United States through Central America to South America, with highest diversity in Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina. Several species have been documented exhibiting specialized ecological relationships, including myrmecophily (living among ants) in Central American species that inhabit ant-defended acacia plants. The genus includes the well-known humpbacked orb-weaver, Eustala anastera, found across North and Central America.
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An undescribed species in the gelechiid moth genus Filatima, currently recognized by its association with Ceanothus herbaceus. The species has not received formal taxonomic description but has been documented as a distinct entity based on host plant specificity and morphological differentiation from described congeners. It belongs to a genus of small moths whose larvae typically feed on various plant hosts, often developing within leaves or stems.
Geocoris undescribed
bigeyed bug
An undescribed species within the genus Geocoris, commonly known as bigeyed bugs. Members of this genus are recognized as important natural enemies of agricultural insect pests. This particular species is referenced in studies examining habitat management for integrated pest management, specifically in the context of red clover plantings in cucumber fields where it contributes to biological control of crop pests.
Givira
Givira n-sp is an undescribed species of carpenter moth in the family Cossidae, collected from the white gypsum dunes of White Sands National Monument, New Mexico. The moth exhibits a distinctive satiny-white wing appearance with few or no dark markings, distinguishing it from most of its North American relatives in the genus. It was discovered during a ten-year moth fauna study conducted by Eric H. Metzler beginning in 2007. The specimen presented challenges for study due to greasy abdomens filled with fatty tissue, requiring careful degreasing of scales for examination.
Goya n-sp
Goya n-sp is a newly described species of moth in the family Noctuidae (subfamily Erebidae). The specific epithet "n-sp" indicates this is a placeholder designation for a species not yet formally named. The genus Goya is part of the diverse moth fauna documented in taxonomic publications. No detailed biological information has been published for this particular species.
Graphocephala n-sp-az-i
Graphocephala n-sp-az-i is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, a group of plant-feeding true bugs known for their vibrant coloration and distinctive morphology. Like other members of the genus Graphocephala, this species is expected to exhibit the characteristic sharpshooter body plan with bold patterning. Leafhoppers in this genus are notable for producing brochosomes—unique nanoparticles that provide superhydrophobic and anti-reflective properties to their exoskeletons. The specific epithet "n-sp-az-i" suggests this may be an undescribed or provisionally designated species, potentially from Arizona based on the naming convention.
Gypsonoma n-sp-one
Gypsonoma n-sp-one is a species of tortrix moth in the family Tortricidae, subfamily Olethreutinae. The genus Gypsonoma comprises small moths whose larvae are commonly associated with woody plants, particularly in the family Salicaceae. As a newly described or undescribed species (indicated by the provisional designation 'n-sp-one'), formal documentation of its biology and distribution remains limited. The species follows the general morphological pattern of Gypsonoma, with characteristic wing patterns and genitalia structures typical of the genus.
Hemileuca
sheep moth, buck moth
Hemileuca n-sp is an undescribed species of sheep moth or buck moth in the family Saturniidae. The genus Hemileuca comprises 24 recognized species in North America, with additional cryptic diversity likely to be resolved through ongoing DNA studies. These moths are diurnal, fast-flying, and often brightly colored, leading to frequent misidentification as butterflies. Males are subject to fatal attraction by Argiope spiders, which mimic female moth pheromones to lure prey. The genus exhibits substantial geographic variation in coloration and morphology, with some species ranging from nearly white to nearly black depending on locality.
Homosetia n-sp-five
Homosetia n-sp-five is an undescribed species within the genus Homosetia, a group of small moths in the family Tineidae. As a species-level entity awaiting formal description, it has been recognized as distinct from described congeners but lacks published diagnostic documentation. The genus Homosetia is characterized by reduced wing venation and specialized head scaling. This species contributes to the documented diversity of Tineidae in regions where Homosetia occurs.
Homosetia n-sp-three
Homosetia n-sp-three is an undescribed species within the tineid moth genus Homosetia. As a member of the family Tineidae, it belongs to a group commonly known as fungus moths or clothes moths, though specific ecological habits for this particular species remain undocumented. The designation "n-sp-three" indicates it has been recognized as a distinct taxonomic entity but awaits formal scientific description. Specimens have been catalogued in entomological collections, suggesting it has been collected from field surveys.
Hymenorus
comb-clawed beetle
Hymenorus is a genus of comb-clawed beetles in the subfamily Alleculinae, family Tenebrionidae. These beetles were formerly classified in their own family Alleculidae before being subsumed into Tenebrionidae. They do not resemble 'classic' darkling beetles and represent one of several groups that complicate identification of this family. The 'sp-two-eastern' designation suggests an undescribed or provisionally identified species found in eastern North America.
Hypatima sp-two
Hypatima sp-two is an undescribed or provisionally designated species within the genus Hypatima, a diverse group of small moths in the family Gelechiidae. Species in this genus are generally characterized by narrow wings and often exhibit distinctive wing patterns useful for identification. The specific epithet "sp-two" indicates this taxon has not received a formal species description and is recognized by a working designation. As with many gelechiid moths, adults are likely nocturnal and larvae probably feed on plant material.
Ipnista n-sp
Ipnista n-sp is an unidentified species of sheetweb weaver spider in the family Linyphiidae, documented from a single male specimen observed in Door County, Wisconsin. The spider was found during a nocturnal survey of building exteriors in a forested lakeshore habitat. As an unidentified male, it represents an undescribed or unrecognized species within this diverse family of small web-building spiders.
Jikradia sp-az
Jikradia sp-az is an undescribed species in the leafhopper genus Jikradia, currently known only from Arizona. It belongs to the family Cicadellidae, a diverse group of sap-feeding insects. The 'sp-az' designation indicates this is a morphologically distinct population awaiting formal taxonomic description. Like other Jikradia species, it is likely associated with woody vegetation.
Katianna
Katianna is a genus of globular springtails (Collembola: Symphypleona) with worldwide distribution. Members are distinguished by their minute size (approximately 1 mm), hairy antennae, and abundant setae covering the abdomen, particularly toward the posterior. The genus has been recorded across diverse regions including Europe, the Andes, Central Australia, the Caribbean, and Antarctica. A putative undescribed species from the Pacific Northwest, informally designated "Katianna species 10" or "Mtn Dew Katianna," was first documented in 2016 and rediscovered in 2024.
Lacinipolia
Owlet moth
Lacinipolia sp-texas is an owlet moth in the family Noctuidae, currently known only from an informal designation used in citizen science contexts. The genus Lacinipolia comprises numerous small to medium-sized noctuine moths, many of which are challenging to distinguish by external appearance alone. This particular designation suggests a distinctive form or population from Texas, though formal taxonomic description may be pending.
Landryia
Landryia is a genus of tiny moths in the family Scythrididae, described by Kemal & Koçak in 2006. These microlepidopterans are among the smallest moths, with individuals measuring approximately 4–5 mm in total length. The genus is characterized by strikingly asymmetrical genitalia, a feature that distinguishes it from related genera such as Scythris and Neoscythris. Species in this group are poorly known taxonomically, with many undescribed species likely awaiting formal description.
Leptomeraporus
Leptomeraporus is a genus of chalcidoid wasps in the family Pteromalidae. A Brazilian study documented Leptomeraporus sp. as a parasitoid of the soybean stem miner fly Melanagromyza sojae, marking the first record of this genus in South America. The specimens were identified as likely representing an undescribed species. Members of this genus are known or suspected to act as primary parasitoids of dipteran larvae and may exhibit secondary parasitism on other Hymenoptera.
Ligyrocoris probably-unnamed
Ligyrocoris probably-unnamed is a seed bug in the family Oxycarenidae. The specific epithet "probably-unnamed" indicates this is an undescribed or provisionally recognized species within the genus Ligyrocoris. Members of this genus are typically small, ground-dwelling bugs associated with herbaceous vegetation. This entry documents a taxon awaiting formal description.
Lithacodia undescribed
Lithacodia undescribed refers to a species within the genus Lithacodia (family Noctuidae, subfamily Eustrotiinae) that has not yet been formally described and named in the scientific literature. The genus Lithacodia comprises small moths commonly known as bird-dropping moths due to their cryptic coloration. Undescribed species in this genus are known from various regions, particularly in North America and other parts of the world, where they await taxonomic study and formal description. These moths are typically nocturnal and exhibit the characteristic wing patterns and body morphology of the genus.
Loensia
Lyctocoris sp-one
Lyctocoris sp-one is an undescribed or provisionally named species within the genus Lyctocoris, a group of minute predatory bugs in the family Anthocoridae (minute pirate bugs). Species in this genus are small, oval-bodied insects that inhabit decaying organic matter and prey on other small arthropods. The specific epithet "sp-one" indicates this taxon has not received a formal scientific description.
Mecyna sp-one
Mecyna sp-one is a species of moth in the family Crambidae, subfamily Spilomelinae. As a member of the genus Mecyna, it belongs to a group of small to medium-sized crambid moths. The specific epithet "sp-one" indicates this is a placeholder designation for an undescribed or informally recognized species. Records of this taxon are limited in published literature.
Melanagromyza undescribed-blephilia-stem-borer
An undescribed species in the genus Melanagromyza, a group of stem-boring flies in the family Agromyzidae. The informal name indicates this species develops as a stem borer in plants of the genus Blephilia, a group of mint-family herbs native to North America. As an undescribed species, it lacks formal scientific description and has not been assigned a species epithet. The genus Melanagromyza contains numerous economically significant agricultural pests, though this particular species appears to be associated with wild host plants rather than cultivated crops.