Lebia viridipennis
Dejean, 1826
green-winged lebia
Lebia viridipennis, the green-winged lebia, is a small in the . It is found in North America, including Canada and the United States. The belongs to the Lebia, a group of colorful foliage ground beetles often noted for their bright metallic .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lebia viridipennis: /ˈlɛ.bi.ə vɪˌrɪ.dɪˈpɛn.ɪs/
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Identification
Distinguished from other Lebia by its specific green coloration. Members of the Lebia can be separated from other by their relatively small size and often bright metallic coloration. Identification to species level requires examination of specific color patterns and potentially genitalic dissection.
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Appearance
Small with bright metallic green (). As a member of the Lebia, it exhibits the characteristic colorful appearance that distinguishes these foliage ground beetles from other . The specific epithet "viridipennis" refers to the green coloration of the .
Habitat
Found in dry, mixed conifer forest with oaks. Has been observed at blacklight setups, indicating activity. Associated with vegetation in forested .
Distribution
North America, specifically recorded from Canada and the United States.
Seasonality
Observed in late summer and early autumn. Records from August and October suggest activity extending into fall.
Behavior
Attracted to blacklights at night. activity pattern documented through light trapping observations.
Human Relevance
Occasionally encountered by during blacklight surveys. No documented economic or medical significance.
Similar Taxa
- Lebia vittataAnother colorful foliage in the same with bright metallic coloration, distinguished by different color pattern (striped rather than uniformly green)
- Other Lebia speciesShare small size and metallic coloration; require careful examination of color patterns and structural features for separation
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Taxonomic Note
The Lebia is part of the Lebiinae within . These are commonly referred to as 'colorful foliage ' due to their bright metallic appearances and habits compared to many ground-dwelling carabids.