A living guide to Kauaʻi

Kauaʻi species, habitats and conservation records

Explore the island’s native and introduced species, habitats, watersheds and conservation work. Each record connects its description, images and sources with the interactive Atlas.

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  Itodacne kauaiensis

  Itodacne kauaiensis

  Itodacne kauaiensis is a member of Elateridae in the order Coleoptera. Its recorded origin status on Kauaʻi is endemic — kauaʻi. Itodacne kauaiensis is a Kauaʻi-endemic click beetle retained in Hawaiian elaterid taxonomy. Click beetles und

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  Itodacne major

  Itodacne major

  Itodacne major is a member of Elateridae in the order Coleoptera. Its recorded origin status on Kauaʻi is endemic — kauaʻi. Itodacne major is a large Kauaʻi-endemic click beetle identified in Hawaiian elaterid keys. Click beetles undergo c

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  Dacnitus currax

  Dacnitus currax

  Dacnitus currax is a member of Elateridae in the order Coleoptera. Its recorded origin status on Kauaʻi is endemic — kauaʻi. Dacnitus currax is a Kauaʻi-endemic click beetle recognized in current ITIS taxonomy and historical Hawaiian colle

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  Apetasimus pleomelarrosus

  Apetasimus pleomelarrosus

  Apetasimus pleomelarrosus is a member of Nitidulidae in the order Coleoptera. Its recorded origin status on Kauaʻi is endemic — kauaʻi. Apetasimus pleomelarrosus is an endemic Hawaiian sap beetle documented as locally abundant on Kauaʻi. I

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  Apetasimus kauaiensis

  Apetasimus kauaiensis

  Apetasimus kauaiensis is a member of Nitidulidae in the order Coleoptera. Its recorded origin status on Kauaʻi is endemic — kauaʻi. Apetasimus kauaiensis is a Kauaʻi-endemic sap beetle in the native Hawaiian Apetasimus radiation. Sap beetl

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  Arciellia dolichostoma

  Arciellia dolichostoma

  Arciellia dolichostoma is a member of Dolichopodidae in the order Diptera. Its recorded origin status on Kauaʻi is endemic — kauaʻi. Arciellia dolichostoma is a Kauaʻi-endemic long-legged fly documented from high-elevation Puʻu O Kila. Adu

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  Arciellia xanthopleura

  Arciellia xanthopleura

  Arciellia xanthopleura is a member of Dolichopodidae in the order Diptera. Its recorded origin status on Kauaʻi is endemic — kauaʻi. Arciellia xanthopleura is a Kauaʻi-endemic long-legged fly documented from Pihea Trail in montane wet fore

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  Eurynogaster paludis

  Eurynogaster paludis

  Eurynogaster paludis is a member of Dolichopodidae in the order Diptera. Its recorded origin status on Kauaʻi is endemic — kauaʻi. Eurynogaster paludis is a Kauaʻi-endemic long-legged fly documented from Pihea Trail. Long-legged flies are

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  Eurynogaster kauaiensis

  Eurynogaster kauaiensis

  Eurynogaster kauaiensis is a member of Dolichopodidae in the order Diptera. Its recorded origin status on Kauaʻi is endemic hawaiian; kauaʻi documented. Eurynogaster kauaiensis is a valid native Hawaiian long-legged fly with documented Kau

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  Major minor

  Major minor

  Major minor is a member of Dolichopodidae in the order Diptera. Its recorded origin status on Kauaʻi is endemic hawaiian; kauaʻi documented. Major minor is a native Hawaiian long-legged fly recorded from Kauaʻi streams. Older Kauaʻi report

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  Conchopus crassinervis

  Conchopus crassinervis

  Conchopus crassinervis is a member of Dolichopodidae in the order Diptera. Its recorded origin status on Kauaʻi is endemic — kauaʻi. Conchopus crassinervis is a Kauaʻi-endemic shore-dwelling long-legged fly described from Poʻipū Beach. Its

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  Conchopus menehune

  Conchopus menehune

  Conchopus menehune is a member of Dolichopodidae in the order Diptera. Its recorded origin status on Kauaʻi is endemic hawaiian; kauaʻi + nihoa. Conchopus menehune (Conchopus menehune) is documented from Kauaʻi. Long-legged flies are gener

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  Conchopus pacificus

  Conchopus pacificus

  Conchopus pacificus is a member of Dolichopodidae in the order Diptera. Its recorded origin status on Kauaʻi is native hawaiian / pacific. Conchopus pacificus (Conchopus pacificus) is documented from Kauaʻi. Long-legged flies are generally

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  Microvelia vagans

  Microvelia vagans

  Microvelia vagans is a member of Veliidae in the order Hemiptera. Its recorded origin status on Kauaʻi is native hawaiian. Microvelia vagans (Microvelia vagans) is documented from Kauaʻi. Riffle bugs and small water striders are semiaquati

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  Rambur's Forktail

  Ischnura ramburii

  Rambur's Forktail (Ischnura ramburii) is a member of Coenagrionidae in the order Odonata. Its recorded origin status on Kauaʻi is introduced. Rambur's Forktail (Ischnura ramburii) is documented from Kauaʻi. Damselflies have aquatic predato

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  Familiar Bluet

  Enallagma civile

  Familiar Bluet (Enallagma civile) is a member of Coenagrionidae in the order Odonata. Its recorded origin status on Kauaʻi is introduced. Familiar Bluet (Enallagma civile) is documented from Kauaʻi. Damselflies have aquatic predatory naiad

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  Deielia phaon

  Deielia phaon

  Deielia phaon is a member of Libellulidae in the order Odonata. Its recorded origin status on Kauaʻi is introduced. Deielia phaon (Deielia phaon) is documented from Kauaʻi. Skimmer dragonflies have aquatic predatory naiads and aerial preda

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  Globe Skimmer

  Pantala flavescens

  Globe Skimmer (Pantala flavescens) is a member of Libellulidae in the order Odonata. Its recorded origin status on Kauaʻi is indigenous. Globe Skimmer (Pantala flavescens) is documented from Kauaʻi. Skimmer dragonflies have aquatic predato

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  Common Green Darner

  Anax junius

  Common Green Darner (Anax junius) is a member of Aeshnidae in the order Odonata. Its recorded origin status on Kauaʻi is indigenous. Common Green Darner (Anax junius) is documented from Kauaʻi. Darners are large dragonflies with aquatic pr

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  Roseate Skimmer

  Orthemis ferruginea

  Roseate Skimmer (Orthemis ferruginea) is a member of Libellulidae in the order Odonata. Its recorded origin status on Kauaʻi is introduced. Roseate Skimmer (Orthemis ferruginea) is documented from Kauaʻi. Skimmer dragonflies have aquatic p

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  Scarlet Skimmer

  Crocothemis servilia

  Scarlet Skimmer (Crocothemis servilia) is a member of Libellulidae in the order Odonata. Its recorded origin status on Kauaʻi is introduced. Scarlet Skimmer (Crocothemis servilia) is documented from Kauaʻi. Skimmer dragonflies have aquatic

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  Black Saddlebags

  Tramea lacerata

  Black Saddlebags (Tramea lacerata) is a member of Libellulidae in the order Odonata. Its recorded origin status on Kauaʻi is introduced. Black Saddlebags (Tramea lacerata) is documented from Kauaʻi. Skimmer dragonflies have aquatic predato

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  Telmatogeton hirtus

  Telmatogeton hirtus

  Telmatogeton hirtus is a member of Chironomidae in the order Diptera. Its recorded origin status on Kauaʻi is endemic — kauaʻi. Telmatogeton hirtus (Telmatogeton hirtus) is documented from Kauaʻi. Non-biting midges have aquatic or semiaqua

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  Saldula oahuensis

  Saldula oahuensis

  Saldula oahuensis is a member of Saldidae in the order Hemiptera. Its recorded origin status on Kauaʻi is endemic hawaiian; kauaʻi documented. Saldula oahuensis (Saldula oahuensis) is documented from Kauaʻi. Shore bugs are small predatory

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  Cricotopus bicinctus

  Cricotopus bicinctus

  Cricotopus bicinctus is a member of Chironomidae in the order Diptera. Its recorded origin status on Kauaʻi is introduced. Cricotopus bicinctus (Cricotopus bicinctus) is documented from Kauaʻi. Non-biting midges have aquatic or semiaquatic

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  Toxorhynchites amboinensis

  Toxorhynchites amboinensis

  Toxorhynchites amboinensis is a member of Culicidae in the order Diptera. Its recorded origin status on Kauaʻi is introduced — biocontrol. Toxorhynchites amboinensis (Toxorhynchites amboinensis) is documented from Kauaʻi. Mosquitoes have a

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  Toxorhynchites brevipalpis

  Toxorhynchites brevipalpis

  Toxorhynchites brevipalpis is a member of Culicidae in the order Diptera. Its recorded origin status on Kauaʻi is introduced — biocontrol. Toxorhynchites brevipalpis (Toxorhynchites brevipalpis) is documented from Kauaʻi. Mosquitoes have a

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  Southern House Mosquito

  Culex quinquefasciatus

  Southern House Mosquito (Culex quinquefasciatus) is a member of Culicidae in the order Diptera. Its recorded origin status on Kauaʻi is introduced — invasive. Southern House Mosquito (Culex quinquefasciatus) is documented from Kauaʻi. Mosq

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  Floodwater Mosquito

  Aedes vexans nocturnus

  Floodwater Mosquito (Aedes vexans nocturnus) is a member of Culicidae in the order Diptera. Its recorded origin status on Kauaʻi is introduced. Floodwater Mosquito (Aedes vexans nocturnus) is documented from Kauaʻi. Mosquitoes have aquatic

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  Giant Asian Mantis

  Hierodula patellifera

  Giant Asian Mantis (Hierodula patellifera) is a member of Mantidae in the order Mantodea. Its recorded origin status on Kauaʻi is introduced. Giant Asian Mantis (Hierodula patellifera) is documented from Kauaʻi. Mantises are sit-and-wait o

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  Mealybug Destroyer

  Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

  Mealybug Destroyer (Cryptolaemus montrouzieri) is a member of Coccinellidae in the order Coleoptera. Its recorded origin status on Kauaʻi is introduced — biocontrol. Mealybug Destroyer (Cryptolaemus montrouzieri) is documented from Kauaʻi.

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  Pacific Cockroach

  Euthyrrhapha pacifica

  Pacific Cockroach (Euthyrrhapha pacifica) is a member of Corydiidae in the order Blattodea. Its recorded origin status on Kauaʻi is introduced / adventive. Pacific Cockroach (Euthyrrhapha pacifica) is documented from Kauaʻi. Corydiid cockr

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  Black Earwig

  Chelisoches morio

  Black Earwig (Chelisoches morio) is a member of Chelisochidae in the order Dermaptera. Its recorded origin status on Kauaʻi is introduced / polynesian-era or early adventive. Black Earwig (Chelisoches morio) is documented from Kauaʻi. Earw

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  Pinkwinged Grasshopper

  Atractomorpha sinensis

  Pinkwinged Grasshopper (Atractomorpha sinensis) is a member of Pyrgomorphidae in the order Orthoptera. Its recorded origin status on Kauaʻi is introduced. Pinkwinged Grasshopper (Atractomorpha sinensis) is documented from Kauaʻi. Pyrgomorp

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  Grass Sharpshooter

  Draeculacephala minerva

  Grass Sharpshooter (Draeculacephala minerva) is a member of Cicadellidae in the order Hemiptera. Its recorded origin status on Kauaʻi is introduced. Grass Sharpshooter (Draeculacephala minerva) is documented from Kauaʻi. Leafhoppers are sm

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  White-edged Wingless Cockroach

  Melanozosteria soror

  White-edged Wingless Cockroach (Melanozosteria soror) is a member of Blattidae in the order Blattodea. Its recorded origin status on Kauaʻi is introduced / adventive. White-edged Wingless Cockroach (Melanozosteria soror) is documented from

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  Xyphon reticulatum

  Xyphon reticulatum

  Xyphon reticulatum is a member of Cicadellidae in the order Hemiptera. Its recorded origin status on Kauaʻi is introduced. Xyphon reticulatum (Xyphon reticulatum) is documented from Kauaʻi. Leafhoppers are small plant-sap feeders with powe

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  Leafhopper Assassin Bug

  Zelus renardii

  Leafhopper Assassin Bug (Zelus renardii) is a member of Reduviidae in the order Hemiptera. Its recorded origin status on Kauaʻi is introduced. Leafhopper Assassin Bug (Zelus renardii) is documented from Kauaʻi. Assassin bugs are predatory

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  Oceanic Field Cricket

  Teleogryllus oceanicus

  Oceanic Field Cricket (Teleogryllus oceanicus) is a member of Gryllidae in the order Orthoptera. Its recorded origin status on Kauaʻi is introduced / ancient human-assisted colonist. Oceanic Field Cricket (Teleogryllus oceanicus) is docume

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  Gonatocerus californicus

  Gonatocerus californicus

  Gonatocerus californicus is a member of Mymaridae in the order Hymenoptera. Its recorded origin status on Kauaʻi is introduced / adventive parasitoid. Gonatocerus californicus (Gonatocerus californicus) is documented from Kauaʻi. Fairyflie

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  Thyrocopa abusa

  Thyrocopa abusa

  Thyrocopa abusa is a member of Xyloryctidae in the order Lepidoptera. Its recorded origin status on Kauaʻi is endemic hawaiian. Thyrocopa abusa (Thyrocopa abusa) is documented from Kauaʻi. Xyloryctid moths have complete metamorphosis. Hawa

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  Thyrocopa acetosa

  Thyrocopa acetosa

  Thyrocopa acetosa is a member of Xyloryctidae in the order Lepidoptera. Its recorded origin status on Kauaʻi is endemic — kauaʻi. Thyrocopa acetosa (Thyrocopa acetosa) is documented from Kauaʻi. Xyloryctid moths have complete metamorphosis

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  Thyrocopa albonubila

  Thyrocopa albonubila

  Thyrocopa albonubila is a member of Xyloryctidae in the order Lepidoptera. Its recorded origin status on Kauaʻi is endemic — kauaʻi. Thyrocopa albonubila (Thyrocopa albonubila) is documented from Kauaʻi. Xyloryctid moths have complete meta

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  Thyrocopa brevipalpis

  Thyrocopa brevipalpis

  Thyrocopa brevipalpis is a member of Xyloryctidae in the order Lepidoptera. Its recorded origin status on Kauaʻi is endemic — kauaʻi. Thyrocopa brevipalpis (Thyrocopa brevipalpis) is documented from Kauaʻi. Xyloryctid moths have complete m

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  Thyrocopa cinerella

  Thyrocopa cinerella

  Thyrocopa cinerella is a member of Xyloryctidae in the order Lepidoptera. Its recorded origin status on Kauaʻi is endemic — kauaʻi. Thyrocopa cinerella (Thyrocopa cinerella) is documented from Kauaʻi. Xyloryctid moths have complete metamor

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  Thyrocopa elikapekae

  Thyrocopa elikapekae

  Thyrocopa elikapekae is a member of Xyloryctidae in the order Lepidoptera. Its recorded origin status on Kauaʻi is endemic — kauaʻi. Thyrocopa elikapekae (Thyrocopa elikapekae) is documented from Kauaʻi. Xyloryctid moths have complete meta

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  Thyrocopa gigas

  Thyrocopa gigas

  Thyrocopa gigas is a member of Xyloryctidae in the order Lepidoptera. Its recorded origin status on Kauaʻi is endemic hawaiian. Thyrocopa gigas (Thyrocopa gigas) is documented from Kauaʻi. Xyloryctid moths have complete metamorphosis. Hawa

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  Thyrocopa kea

  Thyrocopa kea

  Thyrocopa kea is a member of Xyloryctidae in the order Lepidoptera. Its recorded origin status on Kauaʻi is endemic — kauaʻi. Thyrocopa kea (Thyrocopa kea) is documented from Kauaʻi. Xyloryctid moths have complete metamorphosis. Hawaiian T

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  Thyrocopa kokeensis

  Thyrocopa kokeensis

  Thyrocopa kokeensis is a member of Xyloryctidae in the order Lepidoptera. Its recorded origin status on Kauaʻi is endemic — kauaʻi. Thyrocopa kokeensis (Thyrocopa kokeensis) is documented from Kauaʻi. Xyloryctid moths have complete metamor

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  Thyrocopa seminatella

  Thyrocopa seminatella

  Thyrocopa seminatella is a member of Xyloryctidae in the order Lepidoptera. Its recorded origin status on Kauaʻi is endemic — kauaʻi. Thyrocopa seminatella (Thyrocopa seminatella) is documented from Kauaʻi. Xyloryctid moths have complete m

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  Thyrocopa usitata

  Thyrocopa usitata

  Thyrocopa usitata is a member of Xyloryctidae in the order Lepidoptera. Its recorded origin status on Kauaʻi is endemic hawaiian. Thyrocopa usitata (Thyrocopa usitata) is documented from Kauaʻi. Xyloryctid moths have complete metamorphosis

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  Thyrocopa viduella

  Thyrocopa viduella

  Thyrocopa viduella is a member of Xyloryctidae in the order Lepidoptera. Its recorded origin status on Kauaʻi is endemic — kauaʻi. Thyrocopa viduella (Thyrocopa viduella) is documented from Kauaʻi. Xyloryctid moths have complete metamorpho

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  Koa Butterfly

  Udara blackburni

  Koa Butterfly (Udara blackburni) is a member of Lycaenidae in the order Lepidoptera. Its recorded origin status on Kauaʻi is endemic hawaiian. Koa Butterfly (Udara blackburni) is documented from Kauaʻi. Lycaenid butterflies are small day-f

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  Pea Blue / Long-tailed Blue

  Lampides boeticus

  Pea Blue / Long-tailed Blue (Lampides boeticus) is a member of Lycaenidae in the order Lepidoptera. Its recorded origin status on Kauaʻi is introduced. Pea Blue / Long-tailed Blue (Lampides boeticus) is documented from Kauaʻi. Lycaenid but

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  Monarch

  Danaus plexippus

  Monarch (Danaus plexippus) is a member of Nymphalidae in the order Lepidoptera. Its recorded origin status on Kauaʻi is introduced. Monarch (Danaus plexippus) is documented from Kauaʻi. Brush-footed butterflies have complete metamorphosis.

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  Cabbage White

  Pieris rapae

  Cabbage White (Pieris rapae) is a member of Pieridae in the order Lepidoptera. Its recorded origin status on Kauaʻi is introduced. Cabbage White (Pieris rapae) is documented from Kauaʻi. Pierid butterflies undergo complete metamorphosis. A

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  Lantana Scrub-Hairstreak

  Strymon bazochii

  Lantana Scrub-Hairstreak (Strymon bazochii) is a member of Lycaenidae in the order Lepidoptera. Its recorded origin status on Kauaʻi is introduced. Lantana Scrub-Hairstreak (Strymon bazochii) is documented from Kauaʻi. Lycaenid butterflies

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  Black Witch

  Ascalapha odorata

  Black Witch (Ascalapha odorata) is a member of Erebidae in the order Lepidoptera. Its recorded origin status on Kauaʻi is introduced / adventive. Black Witch (Ascalapha odorata) is documented from Kauaʻi. Erebid moths have complete metamor

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  Cone-headed Katydid

  Euconocephalus nasutus

  Cone-headed Katydid (Euconocephalus nasutus) is a member of Tettigoniidae in the order Orthoptera. Its recorded origin status on Kauaʻi is introduced / adventive. Cone-headed Katydid (Euconocephalus nasutus) is documented from Kauaʻi. Katy

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  Mestolobes quadrifascia

  Mestolobes quadrifascia

  Mestolobes quadrifascia is a member of Crambidae in the order Lepidoptera. Its recorded origin status on Kauaʻi is endemic — kauaʻi. Mestolobes quadrifascia (Mestolobes quadrifascia) is documented from Kauaʻi. Crambid moths undergo complet