Loedelia
Lucas, 1920
Species Guides
2- Loedelia discoidea(checkered beetle)
- Loedelia maculicollis
Loedelia is a of checkered beetles in the Cleridae, established by Lucas in 1920. The genus contains at least three described : Loedelia discoidea, Loedelia janthina, and Loedelia maculicollis, all originally described by LeConte in the late 19th century. As members of Cleridae, these beetles are part of a diverse family known for predatory habits and often brightly patterned . The genus appears to be relatively poorly documented in modern literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Loedelia: /lɔˈeː.dɛ.li.a/
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Taxonomic history
All three in this were originally described in other genera by John Lawrence LeConte (L. discoidea in 1881, L. janthina in 1866, and L. maculicollis in 1874) and later transferred to Loedelia. The genus authority is sometimes cited as Lucas, 1920, though detailed taxonomic revision history is not readily available in the provided sources.
Observation data
As of the source data, there were 63 iNaturalist observations associated with this , suggesting it is encountered with moderate frequency by naturalists, though specific identification challenges may affect reporting .