Lebiina
Bonelli, 1810
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2Lebiina is a subtribe of ground beetles (Carabidae) within the tribe Lebiini. It comprises at least two , Lebia and Matabele, with documented from Southwest Saudi Arabia. The subtribe has been subject to recent taxonomic revision in the Arabian Peninsula, revealing previously unrecorded species for the region.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lebiina: //ˌlɛˈbiːɪnə//
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Identification
Members of Lebiina can be distinguished from other subtribes of Lebiini using morphological characters detailed in taxonomic keys; the subtribe includes with distinct body forms and coloration patterns. Specific identification requires examination of genitalic structures and other fine morphological details.
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Distribution
Documented from Southwest Saudi Arabia, with distributional maps available for in this region. The subtribe has a broader global distribution evidenced by over 13,000 iNaturalist observations, though specific range details beyond the Arabian Peninsula study are not detailed in available sources.
Similar Taxa
- Other subtribes of LebiiniLebiina is distinguished from other subtribes within Lebiini by morphological characters used in taxonomic keys, particularly in the structure of male genitalia and body proportions.
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Taxonomic composition
The subtribe includes at least two : Lebia Latreille, 1802 and Matabele Peringuey, 1896. A 2018 revision of the Arabian fauna treated six from this region.
Research activity
Recent taxonomic work on Lebiina in Southwest Saudi Arabia resulted in the description of one new (Lebia raeesae) and two new country records, increasing the known Saudi fauna from three to six species.