Woodland-insect
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Anotia uhleri
Anotia uhleri is a species of planthopper in the family Derbidae, first described by Van Duzee in 1889 under the name Amalopota uhleri. It belongs to the tribe Otiocerini within the subfamily Otiocerinae. This species is part of a group of derbid planthoppers that are primarily associated with wooded habitats. The genus Anotia is relatively small and restricted to the Nearctic region.
Dicaelus sculptilis
notched-mouthed ground beetle
Dicaelus sculptilis is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It is one of three recognized subspecies of D. sculptilis, with the nominate subspecies D. s. sculptilis described by Say in 1823. The species belongs to the genus Dicaelus, commonly known as notched-mouthed ground beetles. It has been documented in North America with observations recorded in Canada and the United States.
Dipogon geronimo
Dipogon geronimo is a species of spider wasp (family Pompilidae) described by Evans in 1974. The genus Dipogon comprises small, ant-mimicking wasps that hunt spiders on tree trunks. Members of this genus are rarely observed due to their effective ant mimicry, small size, and forest-dwelling habits. Females provision nest cells with paralyzed or killed spiders, constructing unique nest partitions from mud mixed with organic debris.
Ecyrus dasycerus
Rough-coated Longhorned Beetle
Ecyrus dasycerus is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, first described by Thomas Say in 1827. It is known from North America, with records from the United States and Mexico. The species exhibits two recognized subspecies: the nominate E. d. dasycerus and E. d. floridanus described by Linsley in 1935. Like other members of the subfamily Lamiinae, it is a wood-associated beetle whose larvae develop in dead or dying woody plants.
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ensigera
common scorpionfly
Panorpa ensigera is a species of scorpionfly in the family Panorpidae, described by Bicha in 1983. It is found in North America and belongs to the order Mecoptera, a group of insects commonly known as scorpionflies due to the enlarged, upward-curved claspers of males that resemble a scorpion's stinger. Like other members of its family, this species likely inhabits moist woodland environments.
Panorpa lugubris
mourning scorpionfly
Panorpa lugubris, commonly known as the mourning scorpionfly, is a species of scorpionfly in the family Panorpidae. It is found in North America and belongs to a genus characterized by distinctive elongated rostra and, in males, genital claspers held in a curved, scorpion-like posture. The specific epithet 'lugubris' (meaning mournful or gloomy) likely refers to its typically dark coloration. Like other members of the genus, adults are typically encountered in moist woodland habitats where they feed on various organic materials.
Panorpa speciosa
common scorpionfly
Panorpa speciosa is a species of scorpionfly in the family Panorpidae, found in North America. As a member of the order Mecoptera, it shares the characteristic elongated rostrum and, in males, the recurved genital segment that gives scorpionflies their common name. The species was described by Carpenter in 1931. Like other Panorpa species, it inhabits moist woodland environments where it likely feeds on dead or dying soft-bodied insects.
Panorpa submaculosa
common scorpionfly
Panorpa submaculosa is a species of scorpionfly in the family Panorpidae, first described by Carpenter in 1931. It belongs to the order Mecoptera, a small group of holometabolous insects commonly known as scorpionflies due to the enlarged, upturned claspers of males that resemble a scorpion's stinger. The species is recorded from North America, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain limited in the available literature. Like other members of the genus Panorpa, it likely inhabits moist woodland environments where adults feed opportunistically and larvae develop in soil and leaf litter.
Rhagio mystaceus
Common Snipe Fly, Down-looker Fly, Downlooker Snipefly
Rhagio mystaceus is a small to medium-sized snipe fly in the family Rhagionidae, commonly known as the Common Snipe Fly or Down-looker Fly. Males measure 7–9 mm and females 6–8 mm. The species exhibits distinctive patterning including three dark dorsal stripes on the thorax, with the central stripe often bearing a thin pale line, and yellowish rings on the abdominal segments. The wings have dark tips. It is found in moist woodland habitats across middle and eastern North America.
Rhagio plumbeus
Lead-colored Snipe Fly
Rhagio plumbeus is a snipe fly in the family Rhagionidae, characterized by its lead-gray coloration that gives the species its name. Adults are medium-sized flies found in moist woodland habitats during late spring and early summer. Like other members of the genus Rhagio, this species exhibits sexual dimorphism in eye structure, with males having holoptic eyes and females having dichoptic eyes. The species is widely distributed across eastern and central North America.
Rhagio scolopaceus
downlooker snipefly
Rhagio scolopaceus, commonly known as the downlooker snipefly, is a widespread species in the family Rhagionidae and the type species of its genus. It is recognized by dark spots or bands on the wings and an elongated third antennal segment. The species exhibits sexual dimorphism in eye arrangement: females have broadly separated (dichoptic) compound eyes, while males have nearly conjoined (holoptic) eyes. It is considered the most common species in its family.