Lebia miranda

(G.Horn, 1872)

Lebia miranda is a small ground beetle in the Carabidae, Lebiinae. The Lebia comprises colorful foliage ground beetles known for their often bright metallic wing covers. This is found in North America, with records from the United States and Mexico.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Lebia miranda: /ˈlɛ.bi.a mɪˈran.da/

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Identification

Members of the Lebia are relatively small ground beetles that draw attention with often bright metallic wing covers. Specific diagnostic features for L. miranda distinguishing it from are not documented in available sources.

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Distribution

Recorded from the United States and Mexico. GBIF distribution records indicate presence in North America.

Behavior

Like other Lebia , are frequently attracted to lights at night.

Similar Taxa

  • Other Lebia speciesMembers of the Lebia share small size and often bright metallic coloration; -level identification requires examination of specific morphological characters not detailed in available sources.

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Taxonomic note

The was described by George Henry Horn in 1872. The Lebia is placed in the tribe Lebiini within the Lebiinae of Carabidae.

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