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Castianeira dorsata
Castianeira dorsata is a species of true spider in the family Corinnidae, first described by Banks in 1898. It is distributed across the United States and Mexico. Like other members of its genus, it is an ant-mimicking spider, though specific behavioral and ecological details for this species remain poorly documented.
Cathetopteron amoena
Cathetopteron amoena is a species of longhorn beetle (family Cerambycidae) described by Hamilton in 1896. It is the sole member of its genus, placing it among the many monotypic genera within the diverse subfamily Lamiinae. The species belongs to the tribe Hemilophini, a group characterized by often striking coloration and patterns. Very few observations of this species exist in public databases, suggesting it is either genuinely rare, undercollected, or restricted in distribution.
Catocala robinsonii
Robinson's Underwing
Robinson's Underwing (Catocala robinsonii) is a medium-sized underwing moth in the family Erebidae, first described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1872. The species is characterized by cryptic forewings that conceal brightly patterned hindwings, a defensive trait common to the genus Catocala. It occurs primarily in eastern and central North America, with larvae specializing on hardwood trees including hickory, walnut, and oak.
Catonia bicinctura
Catonia bicinctura is a species of planthopper in the family Achilidae, described by Van Duzee in 1915. It belongs to a family whose members are often associated with fungal hosts. The species has been documented in the southeastern and northeastern United States.
Catonia nava
Catonia nava is a species of planthopper in the family Achilidae, described by Thomas Say in 1830. It belongs to the order Hemiptera and is part of the diverse group of true bugs known as fulgoroid planthoppers. The species has been recorded across multiple states in the eastern and southeastern United States.
Catonia pini
Catonia pini is a species of planthopper in the family Achilidae, first described by Metcalf in 1923. It belongs to the infraorder Fulgoromorpha, a group known for their distinctive head structures and plant-feeding habits. The species name "pini" suggests an association with pine trees, though specific host records are limited in available sources. It is one of multiple species in the genus Catonia, which is part of the tribe Plectoderini within the subfamily Myconinae.
Catonia pumila
Catonia pumila is a species of planthopper in the family Achilidae, first described by Van Duzee in 1908. It belongs to the tribe Plectoderini within the subfamily Myconinae. The species is known from the eastern United States, with distribution records from Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, and Maryland. As a member of the Fulgoromorpha, it is part of a group of Hemiptera characterized by their distinctive head morphology and plant-feeding habits.
Cedusa australis
Cedusa australis is a planthopper species in the family Derbidae, first described by Metcalf in 1923. It belongs to the tribe Cedusini within the subfamily Breddiniolinae. The species has been recorded from several states in the central and southeastern United States. Like other derbids, it is likely associated with decaying wood or fungi in forest habitats, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Cedusa mallochi
Cedusa mallochi is a species of planthopper in the family Derbidae, described by McAtee in 1924. It belongs to the genus Cedusa, a group of small, delicate derbids characterized by elongated wings and slender bodies. The species is documented from scattered localities in the eastern and midwestern United States. Like other derbids, it likely feeds on fungal hyphae or plant sap, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Cedusa praecox
Cedusa praecox is a species of planthopper in the family Derbidae, described by Van Duzee in 1912. It belongs to the tribe Cedusini within the subfamily Breddiniolinae. The species has been recorded from multiple states in the southwestern and central United States. As a member of the Auchenorrhyncha, it possesses piercing-sucking mouthparts characteristic of true bugs.
Cedusa xenga
Cedusa xenga is a species of planthopper in the family Derbidae, first described by Kramer in 1986. It belongs to the tribe Cedusini within the subfamily Breddiniolinae. The species has been recorded in the southern United States, specifically in Florida and Texas. Like other derbid planthoppers, it is likely associated with woody vegetation and may feed on plant sap.
Cenopis diluticostana
Cenopis diluticostana is a species of tortrix moth in the family Tortricidae, described by Walsingham in 1879. It belongs to the tribe Sparganothini within the subfamily Tortricinae. Very little published information exists on its biology or ecology.
Centrodera quadrimaculata
Centrodera quadrimaculata is a longhorn beetle species in the subfamily Lepturinae, tribe Rhagiini. It was described by Champlain and Knull in 1922. The species is known from North America, specifically the United States.
Ceratagallia robusta whitcombi
Ceratagallia robusta whitcombi is a subspecies of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, originally described by Hamilton in 1998. The taxon is currently treated as a synonym of Aceratagallia robusta, reflecting ongoing taxonomic revisions within the Agalliini tribe. It is recorded from several southeastern and southwestern U.S. states.
Ceratocapsus uniformis
Ceratocapsus uniformis is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, described by Knight in 1927. It belongs to the diverse genus Ceratocapsus, which contains numerous species of small predatory and plant-feeding true bugs. The species is known from scattered records in the eastern and central United States. Like other mirid plant bugs, it is likely associated with vegetation where it feeds or preys on small arthropods.
Cercopeus maspavancus
Cercopeus maspavancus is a species of weevil in the family Curculionidae, subfamily Entiminae, described by Sleeper in 1955. It belongs to the tribe Trachyphloeini, a group of broad-nosed weevils. Records indicate occurrence in the eastern United States from Massachusetts to the Carolinas. As with many members of its genus, detailed biological information remains limited.
Chlaenius sericeus
Green Pubescent Ground Beetle
Chlaenius sericeus is a ground beetle in the family Carabidae, native to North America. The species is found in the United States and Canada. It belongs to the large and diverse genus Chlaenius, which contains approximately 1,000 species worldwide, with the majority occurring in the Oriental and Afrotropical regions. The specific epithet "sericeus" refers to the silky or silk-like appearance of the beetle's pubescence.
Chlorotettix galbanatus
Chlorotettix galbanatus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Van Duzee in 1892. It belongs to the tribe Pendarini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. The species has been documented across several states in the eastern and midwestern United States, with observational records indicating moderate frequency of detection. As with other members of its genus, it is presumed to feed on plant vascular fluids, though specific host associations remain poorly documented.
Chlorotettix melanotus
Chlorotettix melanotus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by DeLong in 1916. It belongs to the genus Chlorotettix, a group of deltocephaline leafhoppers within the tribe Pendarini. The species has been documented in Tennessee based on distribution records. As with other members of its genus, it is presumed to feed on plant phloem sap, though specific host plant associations for this species have not been established in the available literature.
Chlorotettix rugicollis
Chlorotettix rugicollis is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Ball in 1903. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae and tribe Pendarini. The species is recorded from multiple states in the southeastern and eastern United States. Like other members of its genus, it is presumed to feed on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Chrysobothris bacchari
coyote bush buprestid
Chrysobothris bacchari is a metallic wood-boring beetle in the family Buprestidae, commonly known as the coyote bush buprestid. The species is native to North America and was first described by Van Dyke in 1923. Its common name suggests an association with coyote bush (Baccharis spp.), though specific host relationships require further documentation. The larval stage has been formally described from specimens in the United States and Mexico.
Chrysopilus basilaris
Chrysopilus basilaris is a species of snipe fly in the family Rhagionidae. It is found in the United States. Like other members of the genus Chrysopilus, adults are likely characterized by metallic scaling on the exoskeleton. The species was first described by Thomas Say in 1823.
Chrysopilus quadratus
Quadrate Snipe Fly
Chrysopilus quadratus is a species of snipe fly in the family Rhagionidae. It is found in North America, with records from Canada and the United States. Like other members of its genus, it likely inhabits moist woodland environments. The species is part of a group of flies known for their often ornate, metallic-scaled appearance, though specific details for this species are limited.
Chrysops aberrans
Wandering Deer Fly
Chrysops aberrans is a species of deer fly in the family Tabanidae. It is commonly known as the Wandering Deer Fly. The species was described by Philip in 1941. As a member of the genus Chrysops, it belongs to a group of biting flies known for their painful bites to mammals, including humans.
Chrysops brimleyi
deer fly
Chrysops brimleyi is a species of deer fly in the family Tabanidae, described by Hine in 1904. As a member of the genus Chrysops, it shares the characteristic features of deer flies, including large eyes and biting mouthparts. The species is known from the United States. Very few observations of this species have been recorded, with only three documented on iNaturalist.
Chrysops brunneus
Brownish Deer Fly
Chrysops brunneus is a species of deer fly in the family Tabanidae, commonly known as the Brownish Deer Fly. It is found in the United States. The species was described by Hine in 1903. Deer flies in the genus Chrysops are known for their biting behavior and are considered pests of humans and livestock.
Chrysops cincticornis
Ring-clawed Deer Fly
Chrysops cincticornis is a deer fly in the family Tabanidae, first described by Walker in 1848. It is commonly known as the Ring-clawed Deer Fly. The species has been documented in Vermont and other parts of the United States, with 291 observations recorded on iNaturalist. Research on this species has focused on its oviposition behavior and fecundity, with laboratory studies showing females deposit eggs in gelatinous masses on mud substrates near water, averaging 156 eggs per female.
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deer fly
Chrysops dimmocki is a species of deer fly in the family Tabanidae, first described by Hine in 1905. It belongs to the genus Chrysops, a diverse group of biting flies known for their distinctive patterned eyes and painful bites. The species is documented from the United States, with specific records from Vermont. Like other deer flies, females require blood meals for egg development, while males feed on nectar.
Chrysops divisus
deer fly
Chrysops divisus is a species of deer fly in the family Tabanidae. It was described by Walker in 1848. Like other members of the genus Chrysops, it is a blood-feeding fly that is known to bite humans and other mammals. The species has been recorded in the United States, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain limited in the available literature.
Chrysops dixianus
deer fly
Chrysops dixianus is a species of deer fly in the family Tabanidae, described by Pechuman in 1974. The species is known from the United States. Like other members of the genus Chrysops, it belongs to the deer fly group within horse flies, characterized by their biting habits and aquatic larval development. The specific epithet 'dixianus' suggests a possible association with the southern United States (Dixie region), though this has not been explicitly documented in available sources.
Chrysops dorsovittatus
deer fly
Chrysops dorsovittatus is a species of deer fly in the family Tabanidae, first described by Hine in 1907. It belongs to the genus Chrysops, a group of biting flies known for their painful bites and distinctive eye patterns. The species is recognized as valid by GBIF, though Catalogue of Life lists it as a synonym. Very little specific information is documented for this particular species.
Chrysops flavidus
deer fly
Chrysops flavidus is a species of deer fly in the family Tabanidae. It is identifiable by its yellow legs. The species occurs in the United States and has three recognized subspecies: C. f. celatus, C. f. flavidus, and C. f. reicherti.
Chrysops reicherti
deer fly
Chrysops reicherti is a species of deer fly in the family Tabanidae, first described by Fairchild in 1937. Like other members of the genus Chrysops, it is a blood-feeding fly known for its painful bites to mammals, including humans. The species occurs in the United States. Very little species-specific documentation exists in the available literature.
Chrysops sequax
deer fly
Chrysops sequax is a species of deer fly in the family Tabanidae. It is known from the United States. Like other members of the genus Chrysops, it is a blood-feeding fly with females requiring vertebrate blood for egg development. The species was described by Samuel Wendell Williston in 1887.
Cicindela latesignata
Western Beach Tiger Beetle, Angel's Tear
Cicindela latesignata is a tiger beetle species known by the common names Western Beach Tiger Beetle and Angel's Tear. It belongs to the subfamily Cicindelinae within the ground beetle family Carabidae. The species is native to coastal regions of western North America and Mexico, where it inhabits sandy beach habitats. Like other tiger beetles, it is a fast-running, visually acute predator with distinctive elytral markings.
Cicurina bryantae
Cicurina bryantae is a species of true spider in the family Cicurinidae, described by Exline in 1936. It is known only from the United States. The genus Cicurina includes species adapted to specialized habitats, with some congeners inhabiting caves or subnivium environments.
Cicurina pallida
Cicurina pallida is a species of true spider in the family Cicurinidae, originally described by Keyserling in 1887. It is known from the United States. The genus Cicurina comprises small, pale spiders often associated with caves and subterranean habitats, though specific details about C. pallida's biology remain limited in published literature.
Cisthene kentuckiensis
Kentucky Lichen Moth
Cisthene kentuckiensis, known as the Kentucky lichen moth, is a species of lichen moth in the family Erebidae. It was described by Harrison Gray Dyar Jr. in 1904. The species is found in the eastern and central United States, with larvae that feed on lichens.
Cisthene striata
Striated Lichen Moth
Cisthene striata, described by Rodrigues Ottolengui in 1898, is a small lichen moth in the family Erebidae. It is known from a limited distribution in the eastern and central United States, with records from Maryland, Colorado, Georgia, and Florida. The species has a wingspan of approximately 17 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing year-round in Florida, suggesting continuous breeding activity in warmer portions of its range.
Cixius yufengi
Cixius yufengi is a species of planthopper in the family Cixiidae, described by Tsaur in 1993. The species belongs to a genus of small, often inconspicuous insects that feed on plant sap. Very little specific information is available about this particular species.
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americanum
Clanoneurum americanum is a species of shore fly in the family Ephydridae, described by Cresson in 1940. The genus Clanoneurum belongs to a group of flies commonly associated with moist or shoreline habitats. Very little specific biological information has been published for this particular species.
Clivina alabama
Clivina alabama is a ground beetle species in the subfamily Scaritinae, described by Bousquet in 2012. It is known from the southeastern United States. As a member of the genus Clivina, it belongs to a group of small, fossorial ground beetles commonly referred to as ant-like beetles due to their compact body form and short elytra. The species was established relatively recently, reflecting ongoing taxonomic refinement within this morphologically conservative genus.
Clubiona mixta
Mixed Sac Spider
Clubiona mixta is a sac spider in the family Clubionidae, described by Emerton in 1890. It is one of many species in the genus Clubiona, which are characterized by having a distinct groove in the center of the carapace and a tuft of curved setae on the front edge of the abdomen. These features help distinguish Clubiona from the superficially similar genus Cheiracanthium (longlegged sac spiders), which lacks both characters. Sac spiders in this family are active hunters that do not build webs to capture prey.
Colaspis flavocostata
Colaspis flavocostata is a leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, first described by C.F.A. Schaeffer in 1933. It is restricted to coastal southeastern United States, with records from Mississippi through Florida to South Carolina. The species includes two recognized subspecies: C. f. flavocostata and C. f. avaloni.
Colenis ora
Colenis ora is a species of small carrion beetle in the family Leiodidae, first described by Peck in 1998. It belongs to the subfamily Leiodinae and tribe Pseudoliodini. The species has been recorded from multiple states across the southeastern and eastern United States.
Coleomethia xanthocollis
Coleomethia xanthocollis is a species of longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae) described by Josef N. Knull in 1935. It belongs to the tribe Methiini, a group of cerambycids often associated with arid and semi-arid habitats. The species is known from the United States, with records indicating presence in North America. Specific ecological details remain limited in published literature.
Colladonus brunneus
Colladonus brunneus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Osborn in 1915. It belongs to the tribe Platymetopiini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. The species has been recorded from several northeastern and midwestern U.S. states.
Colliuris lioptera
Colliuris lioptera is a ground beetle species in the family Carabidae, first described by Bates in 1891. It belongs to a genus whose members are sometimes mistaken for tiger beetles due to similar appearance. The species has been recorded from Mexico and the United States, placing it within the Middle and North American faunal regions. Like other Colliuris species, it is sensitive to soil management practices and may serve as an indicator of agricultural disturbance.
Conozoa hyalina
Central Valley Grasshopper, California Central Valley Grasshopper
Conozoa hyalina was a species of grasshopper in the family Acrididae, endemic to the United States. The species is now extinct. It was known from the Central Valley of California, from which its common names were derived. No living observations of this species exist.
Coptotriche purinosella
Coptotriche purinosella is a small moth in the family Tischeriidae, described in 1875. Its larvae are leaf miners that feed on several oak species (Quercus). The species is known from scattered localities in the eastern and central United States.