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Calilena
funnel weavers
Calilena is a genus of North American funnel-web spiders in the family Agelenidae. The genus was established in 1941 and currently contains 21 recognized species distributed primarily across the western and southwestern United States, with some species extending into Mexico. These spiders construct sheet-like webs with funnel-shaped retreats and are characterized by long spinnerets held parallel to each other.
Habronattus festus
jumping spider
Habronattus festus is a species of jumping spider in the family Salticidae. It is found in the western United States. Like other members of the genus Habronattus, it is a small, ground-dwelling spider with acute vision used for hunting and courtship. The genus is known for elaborate multimodal courtship displays involving both visual signals and vibratory drumming.
Hypocaccus lucidulus
clown beetle
Hypocaccus lucidulus is a species of clown beetle in the family Histeridae, first described by LeConte in 1851. The species is known from western North America, with confirmed records in California, Oregon, and Washington. Like other members of Histeridae, it is likely associated with decaying organic matter and carrion, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Marpissa robusta
Marpissa robusta is a species of jumping spider in the family Salticidae. It was first described by Nathan Banks in 1906, originally under the genus Hyctia. The species is found in the western United States. Like other members of the genus Marpissa, it possesses the characteristic large anterior median eyes and jumping ability typical of salticid spiders.
Phytocoris strigosus
Phytocoris strigosus is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, first described by Knight in 1925. Members of the genus Phytocoris are typically small, soft-bodied true bugs that feed primarily on plant sap. The species is known from the western United States, with records from Arizona, New Mexico, and Nevada.
Tipula silvestra
Tipula silvestra is a large crane fly species in the family Tipulidae, described by Doane in 1909. It is found in the western United States, particularly California. As a member of the genus Tipula, it shares the characteristic elongated body and extremely long legs typical of crane flies, though specific distinguishing features for this species are not well documented in available sources.
Tuxedo flavicollis
Tuxedo flavicollis is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, first described by Knight in 1929. Originally placed in the genus Microphylellus, it was later transferred to Tuxedo. The species is known from western North America, with records from California, Oregon, and Washington. As a member of the subfamily Phylinae, it belongs to a group of mirids commonly associated with specific host plants.
Zootermopsis nevadensis
Nevada Dampwood Termite, Nevada Termite
Zootermopsis nevadensis is a eusocial dampwood termite in the family Archotermopsidae, native to the western United States. It is a hemimetabolous species with complex caste differentiation including workers, soldiers, alates, and neotenic reproductives. The species has been extensively studied for its genomic characteristics, including exceptionally high DNA methylation levels and reduced opsin genes associated with its subterranean lifestyle. Two subspecies are recognized: Z. n. nevadensis and Z. n. nuttingi, with the latter having its genome sequenced.