Iowa Insects, Spiders, and Other Invertebrates

:: Butterflies ::	:: Moths ::	:: Flies ::	:: Caddisflies ::
:: Mayflies ::	:: Stoneflies ::	:: Lacewings and Relatives ::	:: Mantids and Walkingsticks ::
:: Grasshoppers ::	:: Beetles ::	:: Arachnids ::	:: Miscellaneous Invertebrates ::
:: Barklice ::	:: Earwigs and Silverfish ::	:: Cockroaches and Termites ::	:: Thrips ::
:: Aquatic Bugs ::	:: Leafhoppers ::	:: Treehoppers ::	:: Plant Bugs ::
:: Cicadas ::	:: Damselflies ::	:: Dragonflies ::	:: Stink Bugs and Relatives ::
:: Assassin Bugs ::	:: Miscellaneous True Bugs ::	:: Seed Bugs ::	:: Plant-parasitic Bugs ::
:: Leatherbugs ::	:: Spittlebugs ::	:: Ants ::	:: Bees ::
:: Wasps ::	:: Cenitpedes and Millipedes ::	:: Non-insect Hexapods ::	:: Crustaceans ::
:: Planthoppers ::	:: Scorpionflies and Hangingflies ::	:: Crickets ::	:: Katydids ::
Cleidogona Millipede species	Leucauge venusta; Orchard Orbweaver; juvenile	Entomobryomorpha Elongate-bodied Springtail species	Caenoscelis Silken Fungus Beetle species
Suillia Heleomyzid Fly species	Belostoma flumineum; Giant Water Bug species	Tipula dorsimacula; Crane Fly species	Ischnura verticalis; Eastern Forktail; red form female
Nomada luteoloides; Cuckoo Bee species	Nomada luteoloides; Cuckoo Bee species	Bombylius major; Greater Bee Fly	Chortophaga viridifasciata viridifasciata; Northern Green-striped Grasshopper
Callophrys henrici; Henry's Elfin	6966 - Eutrapela clemataria; Curve-toothed Geometer	Lucanus Stag Beetle species larva	Phidippus Jumping Spider species
Stenonema femoratum; Flat-headed Mayfly species; male	Euchloe olympia; Olympia Marble	Euchloe olympia; Olympia Marble	Euchloe olympia; Olympia Marble
Euchloe olympia; Olympia Marble	Callophrys gryneus; Juniper Hairstreak	Callophrys gryneus; Juniper Hairstreak	Callophrys gryneus; Juniper Hairstreak
Myochrous Leaf Beetle species	8956 - Marathyssa basalis; Light Marathyssa	Odontomyia interrupta; Soldier Fly species; female	Chortophaga viridifasciata viridifasciata; Northern Green-striped Grasshopper
Sphecodes Sweat Bee species	Myolepta Syrphid Fly species	Empis spectabilis; Dance Fly species; male	Molorchus bimaculatus bimaculatus; Longhorn Beetle species
Hoplia Monkey Beetle species	Dielis plumipes confluenta; Feather-legged Scoliid Wasp	Hoplocampa Common Sawfly species	Megacyllene caryae; Hickory Borer
Lestes australis; Southern Spreadwing pair	Bombylius Bee Fly species	Myopa vesiculosa; Thick-headed Fly species	Odontomyia profuscata; Soldier Fly species; male
Tenthredinidae Common Sawfly species larva	Agriotes oblongicollis; Click Beetle species	Idiocerus nervatus complex; Leafhopper species	Entomognathus Square-headed Wasp species
Formica pallidefulva complex; Wood Ant species	Blapstinus Darkling Beetle species	Tachydromiinae Hybotid Dance Fly species	Rivellia colei/quadrifasciata complex; Signal Fly species
Tachinidae Tachinid Fly species	Blepharida rhois; Sumac Flea Beetle larva	Monoctenus Conifer Sawfly species larva	7855 - Hemaris diffinis; Snowberry Clearwing caterpillar
Pachybrachis Scriptured Leaf Beetle species	Pachybrachis Scriptured Leaf Beetle species	Photinus Firefly species	Platycheirus Syrphid Fly species
Chrysopilus Snipe Fly species; male	Dolerus Common Sawfly species larva	Neocoelidia Leafhopper species	Panorpa Scorpionfly species; male
Tenthredinidae Common Sawfly species	Ladona deplanata; Blue Corporal; male	Lestes inaequalis; Elegant Spreadwing; young male	2831 - Pristerognatha agilana; Tortricd Moth species
Anthonomus suturalis; Sutured Weevil	Rhagonycha Soldier Beetle species	Tenthredinidae Common Sawfly species	Orthocentrinae Ichneumon Wasp species
Tabanus Horse Fly species; male	Tabanus Horse Fly species; male	Solva pallipes; Xylomid Fly species	Laphria index/ithypyga complex; Bee-like Robber Fly species
Orthocentrinae Ichneumon Wasp species	Ladona deplanata; Blue Corporal; male	Phoridae Scuttle Fly species pair	Caliroa Common Sawfly species
Pristaulacus Aulacid Wasp species	Ancistrocerus capra; Mason Wasp species	Braconid Wasp species; female	Aldrichia ehrmanii; Bee Fly species
Onycholyda amplecta; Webspinning Sawfly species	Miridae Plant Bug species	Anthaxia quercata; Metallic Wood-boring Beetle species	Alticini Flea Beetle species
Allocosa funerea; Wolf Spider species	Xysticus Ground Crab Spider species	Argia tibialis; Blue-tipped Dancer; young male	Davisonia americana; Leafhopper species nymph
9257 - Acronicta impleta; Yellow-haired Dagger caterpillar	Davisonia americana; Leafhopper species nymphs	Chrysomela knabi; Leaf Beetle species larva	Chrysomela knabi; Leaf Beetle species larva
Chrysomela knabi; Leaf Beetle species pupa	Chrysomela knabi; Leaf Beetle species	Chrysomela knabi; Leaf Beetle species	Davisonia americana; Leafhopper species
Gelastocoris oculatus; Big-Eyed Toad Bug	Nematinae Sawfly species larva	9933-9939 - Eupsilia Sallow Moth species caterpillar	9933-9939 - Eupsilia Sallow Moth species caterpillar
9272 - Acronicta oblinita; Smeared Dagger Moth caterpillar; early instar	Psenini Aphid Wasp species	Anthaxia Buprestid species	Apoecilus Predatory Stink Bug species nymph
6586 - Iridopsis defectaria; Brown-shaded Gray caterpillar	5036 - Pyrausta inveterascalis; Pyralid Moth species	Saperda tridentata; Elm Borer	8898 - Allagrapha aerea; Unspotted Looper Moth
Arhyssus nigristernum; Scentless Plant Bug species	8952 - Plusia contexta; Connected Looper Moth	8952 - Plusia contexta; Connected Looper Moth	Podabrus tricostatus; Soldier Beetle species
5796 - Sciota subcaesiella; Locust Leafroller Moth	9663 - Balsa tristrigella; Three-lined Balsa	Poecilochirus Carrion Beetle Mite species	Vanessa virginiensis; American Lady
Trogoderma sternale; Carpet Beetle species	2693 - Prionoxystus robiniae; Carpenterworm Moth; male	2693 - Prionoxystus robiniae; Carpenterworm Moth; male	5794 - Sciota vetustella; Pyralid Moth species
9200 - Acronicta americana; American Dagger Moth	5606 - Pococera asperatella; Maple Webworm Moth	3747 - Coelostathma discopunctana; The Batman Moth	Chlaenius tricolor; Vivid Metallic Ground Beetle species
Graphisurus fasciatus; Flat-faced Longhorn species; male	9408 - Neoligia exhausta; Exhausted Brocade	5797 - Sciota virgatella; Black-spotted Leafroller	9053 - Pseudeustrotia carneola; Pink-barred Pseudeustrotia
5926 - Canarsia ulmiarrosorella; Elm Leaftier Moth	1783 - Recurvaria nanella; Lesser Bud Moth	9051 - Lithacodia musta; Small Mossy Lithacodia	8973 - Baileya australis; Small Baileya
6912 - Sicya macularia; Sharp-lined Yellow	Ancistrocerus unifasciatus; Mason Wasp species; female	3503 - Acleris semipurpurana; Oak Leaftier Moth	Arhopalus obsoletus; Longhorn species
3648 - Archips argyrospila; Fruit-Tree Leafroller Moth	Agnocoris Plant Bug species	9454 - Loscopia velata; Veiled Ear Moth	Cecidomyiidi Gall Midge species
Proceroplatus elegans; Predatory Fungus Gnat species; male	Indiopsocud bisignatus; Barklouse species	3228 - Gypsonoma salicicolana; Tortricid Moth species	6821-6833 - Metarranthis Geometrid Moth species
Satyrium liparops; Striped Hairstreak	3725 - Cenopis pettitana; Maple Basswood Leafroller	2298 - Dichomeris juncidella; Twirler Moth species	3536 - Acleris robinsoniana; Robinson's Acleris
Scleroracus uhleri; Leafhopper species	Texananus decorus; Leafhopper species	Deltometopus amoenicornis; False Click Beetle species; male	Speyeria cybele; Great Spangled Fritillary
Mordellina pustulata; Tumbling Flower Beetle species	Paragus Syrphid Fly species; female	Feniseca tarquinius; Harvester	Strigoderma arbicola; Sand Chafer
8137 - Spilosoma virginica; Virginian Tiger Moth caterpillar	Chauliognathus marginatus; Margined Leatherwing	10191.1- Cucullia lethe; Hooded Owlet species caterpillar	Aphrastus taeniatus; Broad-nosed Weevil species
Libellula incesta; Slaty Skimmer; male	Zelus luridus; Assassin Bug species	Ceratina Small Carpenter Bee species	2420 - Yponomeuta multipunctella; American Ermine Moth
White-lipped Globe Snail	Erynnis baptisiae; Wild Indigo Duskywing	Nasiaeschna pentacantha; Cyrano Darner	Araneidae Orbweaver species
Helocassis clavata; Clavate Tortoise Beetle	Taedia scrupea; Plant Bug species	8197 - Apantesis virgo; Virgin Tiger Moth caterpillar	Phymata Ambush Bug species nymph
Libellula incesta; Slaty Skimmer; female	9221 - Acronicta funeralis; Funerary Dagger - early instar	Problema byssus; Byssus Skipper	Problema byssus; Byssus Skipper
9085-9166 - Acontiinae Owlet Moth species caterpillar	Tabanus trimaculatus ; Horse Fly species; female	Nothodelphax slossonae; Delphacid Planthopper species	5394 - Platytes vobisne; Platytes Moth
Penepissonotus bicolor; Delphacid Planthopper species	Stenocranus brunneus; Delphacid Planthopper species	Phytocoris puella; Plant Bug species	Heraeus plebejus; Dirt-colored Seed Bug species
3168 - Pelochrista zomonana; Tortricid Moth species	Stenocranus dorsalis; Delphacid Planthopper species	Keltonia tuckeri; Plant Bug species	Phaeogenini Ichneumon Wasp species; female
Hyalopsocus striatus; Barklouse species	Erasmoneura vulnerata; Leafhopper species	Phyllotreta striolata; Striped Flea Beetle	Teratocoris discolor; Planthopper species
Erythridula Leafhopper species	1808 - Coleotechnites eryngiella; Twirler Moth species	Polymerus gerhardi; Plant Bug species	Graminella aureovittata; Leafhopper species