Lebia lecontei
Madge, 1967
Lebia lecontei is a small in the , described by Madge in 1967. The Lebia comprises colorful foliage ground beetles that are frequently attracted to lights at night. Members of this genus are known for their often bright metallic that draw attention despite their relatively small size. The epithet honors the John Lawrence LeConte.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lebia lecontei: /ˈlɛ.bi.ə lɛˈkɒn.taɪ/
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Distribution
Known from the United States; records indicate presence in North America. Specific locality details beyond country-level records are not well documented.
Behavior
Has been observed at blacklights and porch lights at night, consistent with the of other Lebia .
Similar Taxa
- Lebia vittataAnother colorful foliage in the same with similar size, metallic coloration, and attraction to lights; identification requires examination of specific morphological characters