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Hippodamia glacialis extensa
Hippodamia glacialis extensa is a subspecies of lady beetle in the family Coccinellidae. It belongs to a genus widely recognized for its role as biological control agents of aphids and other soft-bodied insect pests. As a subspecies of H. glacialis, it is part of a taxon with a primarily northern distribution. The species H. glacialis is sometimes referred to by the common name 'glacial lady beetle' in reference to its association with cooler, higher-elevation habitats.
Hippodamia glacialis lecontei
Leconte's lady beetle, glacial lady beetle (Leconte's form)
Hippodamia glacialis lecontei is a subspecies of lady beetle (family Coccinellidae) native to North America. It belongs to a genus widely recognized for its role as aphid predators in agricultural and natural ecosystems. The subspecies epithet 'lecontei' honors the American entomologist John Lawrence LeConte. Like other Hippodamia species, it is a generalist predator, though specific ecological studies on this subspecies are limited compared to the well-studied convergent lady beetle (Hippodamia convergens).
Homoneura incerta
Homoneura incerta is a species of fly in the family Lauxaniidae, originally described as Sapromyza incerta by Malloch in 1914. The species has been documented in association with decaying organic matter, including pumpkins and other fermenting fruits. It exhibits a distinctive orange coloration that has been noted by observers. Distribution records indicate presence in the northeastern United States, particularly Vermont.
Hoplitis albifrons
White-fronted Small-Mason
Hoplitis albifrons is a solitary mason bee in the family Megachilidae, tribe Osmiini. It is native to North America, with documented records from the northeastern United States including Vermont. As a member of the osmiine bees, it likely constructs nests in pre-existing cavities and uses mud or other materials to partition brood cells, though specific natural history details for this species remain poorly documented in available sources.
Hoplitis albifrons argentifrons
Silver-fronted Small-Mason
Hoplitis albifrons argentifrons is a subspecies of mason bee in the family Megachilidae, native to North America. As a member of the osmiine bees, it is a solitary species that constructs nests in pre-existing cavities. The subspecies designation indicates geographic variation within the broader H. albifrons species complex. Like other Hoplitis species, it contributes to pollination services in its native range.
Hoplitis spoliata
Dilated-horned Small-Mason
Hoplitis spoliata is a solitary bee species in the family Megachilidae, commonly known as the Dilated-horned Small-Mason. It is a member of the diverse osmiine bee tribe, which includes many species that nest in pre-existing cavities and use various materials to construct brood cells. The species was first described by Provancher in 1888 and is native to North America, with documented occurrences in the northeastern United States including Vermont.
Hydropsyche bifida
Hydropsyche bifida is a caddisfly species described by Banks in 1905, currently treated as a synonym of Ceratopsyche morosa. It belongs to the family Hydropsychidae, a group of net-spinning caddisflies whose larvae construct capture nets in flowing water to filter food particles. The species has been recorded from North America, specifically from Vermont in the United States.
Hylaeus nelumbonis
Nelumbo Masked Bee
Hylaeus nelumbonis is a species of masked bee (family Colletidae) native to North America. Like other members of the genus Hylaeus, it is a solitary, nearly hairless bee that resembles small wasps in appearance. The species name "nelumbonis" suggests an association with Nelumbo (lotus), though specific ecological relationships remain poorly documented. As with most Hylaeus species, females transport nectar internally in a crop rather than externally on body hairs.
Hypogastrura harveyi
snow flea
Hypogastrura harveyi, commonly known as the snow flea, is a species of springtail in the family Hypogastruridae. It is one of several springtail species referred to as 'snow fleas' due to its habit of appearing on snow during winter months. The species was described by J.W. Folsom in 1902. Springtails in this genus possess a furcula (springing organ) that allows them to escape predators by leaping.
Idiopidonia
Idiopidonia is a genus of longhorn beetles (family Cerambycidae) containing a single described species, Idiopidonia pedalis. The genus was established by Swaine and Hopping in 1928 and is classified within the subfamily Lepturinae. It represents a monotypic lineage of flower longhorns with limited documented ecological information.
Judolia montivagans barberi
Judolia montivagans barberi is a subspecies of longhorned beetle in the family Cerambycidae, subfamily Lepturinae. It is one of several subspecies within the Judolia montivagans species complex. The species Judolia montivagans belongs to the tribe Lepturini, a group of flower-visiting longhorned beetles commonly known as flower longhorns. The subspecific epithet 'barberi' honors an individual associated with early coleopterological work, following the convention established by Fall in 1907. As with other members of the genus, adults likely visit flowers for nectar and pollen.
Korscheltellus gracilis
Conifer Swift Moth
Korscheltellus gracilis, the Conifer Swift Moth, is a hepialid moth native to eastern and central North America. Adults are active at dusk and exhibit a primitive mating system where males form aerial lek swarms to attract females. Larvae are root-feeders primarily associated with coniferous trees, particularly balsam fir and red spruce, though they can survive on deciduous hosts. The species is considered a forest pest due to larval damage to tree roots and associated pathogen entry points.
Lachnocrepis parallela
Lachnocrepis parallela is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, subfamily Licininae. Originally described by Thomas Say in 1830, it is currently treated as a synonym of Oodes parallelus. The species has been recorded from Canada and the United States, including Vermont. As a member of the tribe Oodini, it belongs to a group of carabid beetles often associated with moist habitats.
Lasioglossum atwoodi
Atwood's Sweat Bee
Lasioglossum atwoodi is a species of sweat bee described by Gibbs in 2010 as part of a comprehensive taxonomic revision of metallic Dialictus bees in Canada. It belongs to the subgenus Dialictus, the most commonly collected bee group in North America. As a member of this large and diverse genus, it likely exhibits the small size and metallic coloration typical of many Dialictus species, though specific biological details remain undocumented in published literature.
Lasioglossum bruneri
Bruner's Sweat Bee, Bruner's Dialictus
Lasioglossum bruneri is a species of sweat bee in the family Halictidae, commonly known as Bruner's sweat bee or Bruner's dialictus. It belongs to the large genus Lasioglossum, which is among the most diverse bee genera globally. The species is native to North America, with documented occurrences in the northeastern United States including Vermont. Like other halictid bees, it is a wild pollinator that contributes to ecosystem function, though specific ecological details for this species remain limited in published literature.
Lasioglossum cattellae
A small metallic sweat bee in the subgenus Dialictus, originally described from the eastern United States. The species was previously known under the synonym Dialictus alternatus until synonymized by Gibbs (2010). Like other members of this large subgenus, it is a ground-nesting bee with likely solitary or weakly social behavior.
Lasioglossum ephialtum
nightmare sweat bee
Lasioglossum ephialtum is a sweat bee in the family Halictidae, described as a new species in 2010 by Jason Gibbs. It belongs to the subgenus Dialictus, a diverse group of small bees commonly collected across North America. The species is known by the common name 'nightmare sweat bee.' As with other Dialictus species, it is likely a pollinator, though specific biological details remain poorly documented.
Lasioglossum hitchensi
Hitchens's Sweat Bee
Lasioglossum hitchensi is a species of sweat bee in the family Halictidae, described by Gibbs in 2012. It belongs to the genus Lasioglossum, the largest genus of bees with over 1,700 species. Like other members of this genus, it is likely a small to medium-sized bee with nesting habits typical of ground-nesting halictids. The species is known from limited observations, primarily from Vermont in the northeastern United States.
Lasioglossum katherineae
Lasioglossum katherineae is a species of sweat bee in the family Halictidae, described by Gibbs in 2011. It belongs to the subgenus Dialictus within the large genus Lasioglossum, which contains over 1,700 species worldwide. Like other members of this genus, it is a ground-nesting solitary or semi-social bee. The species is known from North America, with confirmed records from Vermont.
Lasioglossum lionotum
smooth-backed sweat bee
Lasioglossum lionotum is a species of sweat bee in the family Halictidae, described by Sandhouse in 1923. Like other members of the genus Lasioglossum, it is a small, ground-nesting bee. The species is known from North America, with confirmed records from Vermont. As with most Lasioglossum species, detailed natural history information specific to L. lionotum is limited.
Lasioglossum nigroviride
Black-and-green Metallic-Sweat bee, black-and-green dialictus sweat bee
Lasioglossum nigroviride is a small metallic sweat bee in the family Halictidae, placed in the subgenus Dialictus. The species was described by Graenicher in 1911 and is one of numerous metallic Lasioglossum species in North America. Halictus (Chloralictus) richardsoni Cockerell was synonymized with this species in Gibbs's 2010 revision of Canadian Dialictus. Like other members of this large genus, it is a ground-nesting bee with likely solitary or semi-social behavior.
Lasioglossum oblongum
Oblong Sweat Bee
Lasioglossum oblongum is a species of sweat bee in the family Halictidae. It belongs to the largest genus of bees, Lasioglossum, which contains over 1,700 species. As a member of the subgenus Dialictus, it is one of many small, often metallic bees that are frequently encountered in bee surveys and monitoring efforts. The species is documented from North America, with confirmed records from Vermont.
Lasioglossum oceanicum
sweat bee
Lasioglossum oceanicum is a species of sweat bee in the family Halictidae, first described by Cockerell in 1916. Like other members of the genus Lasioglossum, it is a small bee with metallic coloration typical of many halictids. The species belongs to one of the most species-rich bee genera globally, with over 1,700 described species. As with many Lasioglossum species, detailed natural history information for L. oceanicum specifically is limited in available literature.
Lasioglossum pectinatum
ground cherry sweat bee
Lasioglossum pectinatum is a species of sweat bee in the family Halictidae, commonly known as the ground cherry sweat bee. It belongs to the largest genus of bees, Lasioglossum, which contains over 1,700 species. Like other halictids, it is a ground-nesting bee and is attracted to human perspiration for the salts and minerals it contains. The species is documented in North America, with records from Vermont.
Lasioglossum pilosum
sweat bee
Lasioglossum pilosum is a species of sweat bee in the family Halictidae, described by Smith in 1853. It is a generalist pollinator known to visit flowers of diverse plant species and has been documented pollinating commercial fruit crops including apples. The species is native to North America, with confirmed records from the northeastern United States including Vermont. Like other halictid bees, it exhibits the characteristic behavior of lapping human perspiration for salts and minerals. Females possess a sting that has been described as mildly irritating relative to other stinging bees.
Lasioglossum planatum
Flattened Sweat Bee
Lasioglossum planatum is a small sweat bee in the subgenus Dialictus, resurrected from synonymy in a 2010 taxonomic revision of Canadian metallic Lasioglossum. It is one of over 1,700 species in the genus Lasioglossum, the largest genus of bees. Like other Dialictus species, it is a ground-nesting bee with variable social behavior. The species occurs in northeastern North America, with confirmed records from Vermont.
Lasioglossum versans
Friendless Sweat Bee
Lasioglossum versans is a species of sweat bee in the family Halictidae, subgenus Dialictus. It was described by Lovell in 1905 and is one of 84 metallic Dialictus species treated in the Canadian taxonomic revision. The species is known from North America with records from Vermont. Like other members of the large genus Lasioglossum, it is a ground-nesting bee with likely solitary or semi-social nesting biology.
Leiobunum calcar
Leiobunum calcar is a species of harvestman (order Opiliones) in the family Sclerosomatidae. It is found in North America, with confirmed records from Vermont. The species was first described by Wood in 1868. Like other members of the genus Leiobunum, it is a long-legged arachnid commonly encountered in wooded habitats.
Liriomyza asclepiadis
Liriomyza asclepiadis is a species of leafminer fly in the family Agromyzidae, described by Spencer in 1969. As a member of the genus Liriomyza, it belongs to a group of flies whose larvae create characteristic feeding tunnels (mines) within leaf tissue. The species epithet "asclepiadis" suggests an association with plants in the family Apocynaceae (milkweeds), though specific host records remain limited. It is known from northeastern North America.
Liriomyza carphephori
Liriomyza carphephori is a species of leafminer fly in the family Agromyzidae, described by Eiseman, Lonsdale & Feldman in 2019. As a member of the genus Liriomyza, it belongs to a group known for larvae that tunnel between leaf surfaces, creating distinctive mines. The species was described relatively recently and specific details about its biology remain limited.
Liriomyza cracentis
Liriomyza cracentis is a species of leaf-mining fly in the family Agromyzidae, described by Lonsdale in 2017. The genus Liriomyza contains numerous economically important leafminer species that damage agricultural crops by creating tunnels in leaf tissue. As a relatively recently described species, detailed biological information for L. cracentis remains limited. The species has been recorded from Vermont, United States.
Liriomyza fricki
Liriomyza fricki is a species of leaf-mining fly in the family Agromyzidae, described by Spencer in 1965. It is a member of a genus containing numerous economically significant agricultural pests, though specific information about this particular species is limited. The species is recorded from the United States, with distribution records from Vermont. Like other Liriomyza species, it likely has a life cycle involving larval mining of leaf tissue, but species-specific biological details have not been documented in available sources.
Liriomyza limopsis
Liriomyza limopsis is a species of leafminer fly in the family Agromyzidae, described by Lonsdale in 2017. It belongs to a genus containing numerous economically important agricultural pests, though specific information about this particular species remains limited. The species name suggests a possible association with lake or pond margins (from Greek 'limne' meaning lake and 'opsis' meaning appearance or sight). Like other Liriomyza species, it likely has a larval stage that mines within leaf tissue.
Liriomyza violivora
Liriomyza violivora is a leaf-mining fly in the family Agromyzidae, originally described by Spencer in 1986 under the genus Galiomyza before being transferred to Liriomyza. As a member of this genus, it is a small dipteran whose larvae create mines within leaf tissue. The species has been documented in the northeastern United States, specifically Vermont.
Macromia illinoiensis georgina
Georgia river cruiser
Macromia illinoiensis georgina is a subspecies of river cruiser dragonfly in the family Macromiidae. It is currently recognized as a synonym of Macromia illinoiensis. The subspecies was described by Selys in 1878 and has been recorded from Vermont in the northeastern United States. As a member of the genus Macromia, it shares the characteristic large size and riverine habitat preferences typical of river cruisers.
Magdalis austera substriga
Magdalis austera substriga is a subspecies of weevil in the family Curculionidae, described by Fall in 1913. It belongs to the genus Magdalis, a group of bark and wood-boring weevils associated with coniferous and deciduous trees. The subspecies is recognized from Vermont in the northeastern United States, though detailed biological studies remain limited.
Manulea bicolor
Manulea bicolor is a moth species in the family Erebidae, subfamily Arctiinae, described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1864. It belongs to the tribe Lithosiini, a group commonly known as footman moths. The species is recognized as valid and accepted in taxonomic databases. Distribution records indicate presence in the United States, specifically Vermont.
Mea skinnerella
Mea skinnerella is a small moth species in the family Meessiidae, described by Dietz in 1905. It belongs to a family of moths formerly treated as part of Tineidae but now recognized as distinct. The genus Mea contains relatively obscure species with limited documented natural history. Available records indicate presence in the northeastern United States, particularly Vermont.
Megachile gemula
Small-handed Leaf-cutter Bee
Megachile gemula is a solitary leafcutter bee species in the family Megachilidae, described by Cresson in 1878. It is commonly known as the Small-handed Leaf-cutter Bee. As a member of the genus Megachile, it shares the characteristic behavior of cutting leaf pieces to construct nest chambers. The species has been recorded in North America, with specific observations documented in Vermont, United States.
Meganola spodia
Ashy Meganola Moth, ashy meganola, Franclemont's meganola moth
Meganola spodia is a species of nolid moth described by Franclemont in 1985. It is commonly known as the ashy meganola or Franclemont's meganola moth. The species is recorded from North America, with confirmed presence in Vermont. Its Hodges number is 8983.2.
Melissodes subillatus
Melissodes subillatus is a species of long-horned bee in the family Apidae, described by LaBerge in 1961. It belongs to a genus of solitary, ground-nesting bees commonly known as long-horned bees due to the elongated antennae of males. Like other Melissodes species, it is native to North America and contributes to pollination of flowering plants. Specific ecological details for this species remain poorly documented in published literature.
Mydaea neglecta
Mydaea neglecta is a species of true fly in the family Muscidae, first described by Malloch in 1920. The species belongs to a genus of muscid flies that are widespread in the Holarctic region. Records indicate this species occurs in the northeastern United States, specifically Vermont. As with many Muscidae, detailed biological information remains limited in published literature.
Myospila meditabunda
Myospila meditabunda is a muscid fly described by Fabricius in 1781. It belongs to the subfamily Mydaeinae within the family Muscidae, a group of true flies commonly known as house flies and their relatives. The species has been recorded from multiple localities across northern Europe including Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, as well as from Madeira Island and the northeastern United States (Vermont).
Neolasioptera clematidis
Neolasioptera clematidis is a gall midge species in the family Cecidomyiidae, first described by Felt in 1907. The specific epithet 'clematidis' suggests an association with plants in the genus Clematis. As with other gall midges, this species likely induces gall formation on host plants.
Neolasioptera impatientifolia
Neolasioptera impatientifolia is a gall midge in the family Cecidomyiidae, first described by Felt in 1907. The species forms galls on jewelweed (Impatiens species), with the specific epithet reflecting this host association. It is one of numerous Neolasioptera species specialized on particular host plants. The species has been documented in the northeastern United States.
Neoleptophlebia mollis
soft prong-gilled mayfly
Neoleptophlebia mollis is a species of prong-gilled mayfly in the family Leptophlebiidae. The species was first described by Eaton in 1871. It belongs to a genus characterized by forked gills on abdominal segments, a trait reflected in the common name "prong-gilled mayfly." The specific epithet "mollis" (Latin for "soft") likely refers to some aspect of the species' morphology or texture.
Neoligia subjuncta
Connected Brocade
Neoligia subjuncta, commonly known as the Connected Brocade, is a species of noctuid moth in the subfamily Noctuinae. It occurs across northern North America, with documented populations in the Canadian prairies and northern New England. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 9412. As a member of the cutworm moth group, it is presumed to have nocturnal adult activity and larval development in herbaceous habitats.
Nephrotoma altissima
Nephrotoma altissima is a species of large crane fly in the family Tipulidae. It occurs across northern and western North America, ranging from Alaska and northern Canada south to Oregon, Arizona, and New Mexico. As a member of the genus Nephrotoma, it belongs to a group commonly known as tiger crane flies, which are distinguished by patterned wings and bodies.
Nephus flavifrons
yellow-fronted lady beetle
Nephus flavifrons, commonly known as the yellow-fronted lady beetle, is a small lady beetle in the family Coccinellidae. It belongs to a genus of dusky lady beetles characterized by their diminutive size and often subtle coloration compared to more conspicuous lady beetles. The species occurs in North America, with records from Canada and the northeastern United States.
Nomada armatella
Yellow-backed Nomad
Nomada armatella is a cuckoo bee species in the family Apidae, first described by Cockerell in 1903. As a member of the genus Nomada, it exhibits kleptoparasitic behavior, laying eggs in the nests of host bee species rather than constructing its own nests. The species has been documented in North America, with confirmed records from Vermont, United States. Like other Nomada species, it likely targets specific host bees, though detailed host associations for this particular species remain poorly documented.