Xeric-specialist
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Antaeotricha
Antaeotricha is a large genus of moths in the family Depressariidae, containing over 400 described species in the Western Hemisphere. It represents the largest genus within the subfamily Stenomatinae. Species in this genus are primarily Neotropical in distribution, with many exhibiting specialized habitat associations such as dry sandhills and scrub vegetation. The genus was established by Zeller in 1854 and has undergone significant taxonomic revision, with numerous species described in recent years.
Tanaocerus koebelei
Koebele's desert long-horned grasshopper, Desert Long-horned Grasshopper
Tanaocerus koebelei is a species of desert long-horned grasshopper in the family Tanaoceridae, endemic to arid regions of western North America. The species was described by Bruner in 1906 and is distinguished by its elongated antennae and desert-adapted morphology. It belongs to a small family of grasshoppers specialized for xeric environments.