Lebia subrugosa
Chaudoir, 1871
Lebia subrugosa is a of in the , described by Chaudoir in 1871. It belongs to the Lebia, a group of small, often brightly metallic commonly known as colorful foliage ground beetles. The species has been documented from Guatemala, Mexico, and the United States, indicating a distribution spanning southern North America and Central America. Like other members of its genus, it is likely and attracted to lights.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lebia subrugosa: //ˈlɛ.bi.ə sʊb.ruˈɡoʊ.sə//
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Distribution
Guatemala; Mexico; United States. Records indicate presence in North America with specific documentation from these three countries.
Behavior
Has been observed at lights at night, consistent with activity patterns documented for other Lebia .
Similar Taxa
- Lebia vittataBoth are colorful foliage in the Lebia with metallic ; L. vittata has distinct longitudinal stripes that may help distinguish it from L. subrugosa, which has a more (wrinkled) appearance suggested by its specific epithet.
- Other Lebia speciesMany Lebia share small size, metallic coloration, and light-attracted ; precise identification requires examination of elytral and other subtle morphological features.