Carabidae
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Lebia abdita
Lebia abdita is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, described by Madge in 1967. The species is known from arid and semi-arid regions of the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. Like other members of the genus Lebia, it is likely associated with vegetation and may be attracted to lights at night.
Lebia abdominalis
Lebia abdominalis is a small ground beetle in the family Carabidae, distributed across Central America, the Caribbean, and the southern United States. The genus Lebia comprises colorful foliage ground beetles often noted for their bright metallic wing covers. This species has been recorded from Belize, Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua, Jamaica, and the United States, though detailed ecological information remains limited in the available literature.
Lebia atriceps
Lebia atriceps is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae. The species is distributed across North America, with records from Canada, Mexico, and the United States. As a member of the genus Lebia, it belongs to a group commonly known as colorful foliage ground beetles, though specific details about this particular species remain limited.
Lebia atriventris
Lebia atriventris is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, first described by Thomas Say in 1823. It is one of approximately 700 species in the genus Lebia, which is characterized by small, often brightly colored beetles commonly known as colorful foliage ground beetles. The species is documented from the United States and Canada. Members of this genus are typically found in vegetation and are attracted to lights at night.
Lebia balli
Lebia balli is a species of foliage ground beetle in the family Carabidae, described by Reichardt in 1972. The species belongs to the genus Lebia, a group of small, often brightly colored beetles commonly known as colorful foliage ground beetles. Like other members of this genus, L. balli is likely attracted to lights at night. The species is recorded from Mexico.
Lebia bilineata
Lebia bilineata is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, characterized by its distinctive coloration and pattern. It is one of numerous species in the diverse genus Lebia, which are commonly known as colorful foliage ground beetles. The species is found in Mexico and the United States, with records from the southwestern and western regions of the U.S.
Lebia bivittata
Lebia bivittata is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, first described by Fabricius in 1798. It belongs to the subfamily Lebiinae, a group commonly known as colorful foliage ground beetles. The species is recorded from Mexico and the United States. Like other Lebia species, it is likely associated with vegetation where it hunts small invertebrate prey.
Lebia bumeliae
Lebia bumeliae is a species of colorful foliage ground beetle in the family Carabidae, described by Schaeffer in 1910. The genus Lebia is characterized by relatively small beetles with often bright metallic wing covers that draw attention despite their size. The specific epithet "bumeliae" suggests an association with plants in the genus Bumelia (sourgum or chittamwood). The species is known from North America, with records from the United States.
Lebia cf-scapula
Lebia cf-scapula is a small ground beetle in the family Carabidae, subfamily Lebiinae. The genus Lebia comprises colorful foliage ground beetles, many of which exhibit bright metallic coloration on their elytra. These beetles are relatively small in stature but visually conspicuous due to their reflective wing covers. They are nocturnal and frequently attracted to artificial light sources.
Lebia collaris
Lebia collaris is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, subfamily Lebiinae. It is recorded from the United States, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain poorly documented in available sources. Like other members of the genus Lebia, it likely exhibits the colorful metallic elytra characteristic of this group of foliage ground beetles.
Lebia cyanipennis
Lebia cyanipennis is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It belongs to the genus Lebia, a group of small, often brightly colored foliage ground beetles commonly known as 'colorful foliage ground beetles.' The species is documented from North America, with records from both the United States and Canada. Like other members of its genus, it is likely associated with vegetation and may be attracted to lights at night.
Lebia deceptrix
Lebia deceptrix is a species of colorful foliage ground beetle in the family Carabidae, described by Madge in 1967. Like other members of the genus Lebia, it is relatively small but often displays bright metallic coloration on its wing covers. The species occurs in North America. As a foliage ground beetle, it is likely associated with vegetation rather than strictly ground-dwelling habits.
Lebia divisa
Lebia divisa is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1850. It belongs to the diverse genus Lebia, commonly known as colorful foliage ground beetles, which are recognized for their small size and often bright metallic elytra. The species is documented from North America, with distribution records from both the United States and Canada. Like other members of its genus, it is likely associated with vegetation and may be attracted to lights at night.
Lebia esurialis
Lebia esurialis is a small ground beetle in the family Carabidae. The species is distributed across the southern United States, Mexico, and Caribbean islands including Cuba and the Bahamas. Like other members of the genus Lebia, it is likely attracted to lights at night. The species was described by Casey in 1920.
Lebia fuscata
Lebia fuscata is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, subfamily Lebiinae. It is distributed across Canada and the United States. Like other members of the genus Lebia, it belongs to a group commonly known as colorful foliage ground beetles, which are relatively small but often exhibit bright metallic coloration. The species has been documented in North American beetle surveys and is represented in major biodiversity databases including GBIF and iNaturalist.
Lebia grandis
Large Foliage Ground Beetle
Lebia grandis is a North American ground beetle and the largest species in its genus on the continent. Adults are specialist predators of Colorado potato beetle eggs and larvae, consuming up to 23 eggs or 3 third-instar larvae daily. First-instar larvae are obligate parasitoids of Leptinotarsa pupae, developing within host pupal chambers in soil. The species has primarily nocturnal habits and a cryptic life cycle that delayed recognition of its ecological importance for approximately a century after its formal description.
Lebia histrionica
Lebia histrionica is a small ground beetle in the family Carabidae. The species has been recorded from Arizona in the United States, as well as Mexico and Guatemala. Like other members of the genus Lebia, it likely exhibits bright metallic coloration on its wing covers.
Lebia insulata
Lebia insulata is a species of colorful foliage ground beetle in the family Carabidae, described by Madge in 1967. The genus Lebia comprises relatively small beetles that draw attention with often bright metallic wing covers. Like other members of this genus, L. insulata is attracted to lights at night. The species occurs in the United States, with records from North America.
Lebia lecontei
Lebia lecontei is a small ground beetle in the family Carabidae, described by Madge in 1967. The genus 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 wing covers that draw attention despite their relatively small size. The species epithet honors the entomologist John Lawrence LeConte.
Lebia lecta
Lebia lecta is a species of colorful foliage ground beetle in the family Carabidae, described by George Henry Horn in 1885. Members of the genus Lebia are relatively small beetles that draw attention with often bright metallic wing covers. The genus is known for being attracted to lights at night. This species occurs in North America, with records from the United States.
Lebia lobulata
A small, metallic ground beetle in the genus Lebia, characterized by its colorful appearance and foliage-associated habits. Members of this genus are frequently attracted to lights at night. The species occurs across North America, with records from both the United States and Canada.
Lebia marginicollis
Lebia marginicollis is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae. The genus Lebia comprises small, often brightly metallic beetles commonly known as colorful foliage ground beetles. Observations indicate this species occurs in North America, though specific details about its biology remain limited in published sources.
Lebia miranda
Lebia miranda is a small ground beetle in the family Carabidae, subfamily Lebiinae. The genus Lebia comprises colorful foliage ground beetles known for their often bright metallic wing covers. This species is found in North America, with records from the United States and Mexico.
Lebia moesta
Lebia moesta is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1850. It is found in North America, with records from both the United States and Canada. Like other members of the genus Lebia, this species is part of a diverse group of small to medium-sized predatory beetles commonly known as colorful foliage ground beetles. The genus Lebia is characterized by often bright metallic coloration on the elytra, though specific details for L. moesta remain limited in the available literature.
Lebia ornata
colorful foliage ground beetle
A small ground beetle in the genus Lebia, described by Thomas Say in 1823. The genus is known for its often bright metallic coloration. The species has a broad distribution across eastern North America, ranging from Texas and South Dakota east to Nova Scotia and south to Florida.
Lebia pectita
Lebia pectita is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, first described by George Henry Horn in 1885. It is native to North America and is one of approximately 175 species in the genus Lebia. Members of this genus are commonly known as colorful foliage ground beetles due to their often bright metallic coloration. The species is documented in the United States, though specific ecological details remain limited.
Lebia perita
Lebia perita is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, described by Casey in 1920. It belongs to the genus Lebia, a group of small, often colorful foliage ground beetles. The species is known from North America, with records from the United States and Canada. Like other members of its genus, it is likely attracted to lights at night.
Lebia pimalis
Lebia pimalis is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It is found in North America.
Lebia pleuritica
Lebia pleuritica is a small, colorful ground beetle in the family Carabidae. The species was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1846 and occurs in North America. Like other members of the genus Lebia, it is characterized by bright metallic coloration on the wing covers.
Lebia pulchella
Beautiful Banded Lebia, beautiful banded lebium
Lebia pulchella is a small ground beetle in the family Carabidae, known for its colorful metallic appearance. The species occurs across a broad North American range from southern Canada to southern Texas. It is one of many foliage-associated ground beetles in the genus Lebia that are frequently attracted to lights at night.
Lebia pumila
Lebia pumila is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, first described by Dejean in 1831. It is native to North America, with confirmed records from Canada and the United States. As a member of the genus Lebia, it belongs to a group of small, often brightly colored beetles commonly known as colorful foliage ground beetles.
Lebia rufopleura
Lebia rufopleura is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, first described by Schaeffer in 1910. It belongs to the genus Lebia, a diverse group of small, often colorful foliage ground beetles. The species is known from North America, specifically recorded in the United States. Like other members of its genus, it is likely associated with vegetation and may be attracted to lights at night.
Lebia scalpta
Lebia scalpta is a species of foliage ground beetle in the family Carabidae, first described by Henry Walter Bates in 1883. It is one of numerous small, often brightly colored species in the genus Lebia. The species is known from both Central America and North America, with records from Mexico and the United States. Like other members of its genus, it is likely nocturnal and attracted to artificial light sources.
Lebia scapula
Lebia scapula is a species of foliage ground beetle in the family Carabidae, first described by George Henry Horn in 1885. The genus Lebia comprises relatively small, often brightly colored beetles that are attracted to lights at night. This species is known from North America, with records from the United States and Mexico.
Lebia solea
Lebia solea is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, first described by Hentz in 1830. It belongs to the genus Lebia, a group of small, often brightly colored foliage ground beetles. The species is documented from North America, with records from both Canada and the United States. Like other members of its genus, it is likely associated with vegetation and may be attracted to lights at night.
Lebia subdola
Lebia subdola is a small, colorful foliage ground beetle in the family Carabidae, described by Madge in 1967. Like other members of the genus Lebia, it exhibits bright metallic coloration on its wing covers. The species is recorded from the United States and is part of the diverse North American fauna of this predatory beetle genus. Specific details about its biology and ecology remain poorly documented in available literature.
Lebia subgrandis
Lebia subgrandis is a ground beetle in the family Carabidae, native to Mexico and found in North America. This species has been investigated as a potential biological control agent for the Colorado Potato Beetle (Leptinotarsa decemlineata). Adults are generalist predators of CPB eggs and early instar larvae, while first instar larvae are specialized ectoparasites of CPB prepupae and pupae. The species exhibits a notably narrow host range, refusing alternative prey even when starved.
Lebia subrugosa
Lebia subrugosa is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, described by Chaudoir in 1871. It belongs to the genus Lebia, a group of small, often brightly metallic beetles 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 nocturnal and attracted to lights.
Lebia tricolor
Lebia tricolor is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, first described by Thomas Say in 1823. It is a member of the colorful foliage ground beetle genus Lebia, characterized by small size and often bright metallic coloration. The species is found in North America, with records from the United States and Canada. As with other Lebia species, it is attracted to lights at night.
Lebia viridipennis
green-winged lebia
Lebia viridipennis, the green-winged lebia, is a small ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It is found in North America, including Canada and the United States. The species belongs to the genus Lebia, a group of colorful foliage ground beetles often noted for their bright metallic wing covers.
Lebia viridis
colorful foliage ground beetle
Lebia viridis is a predatory ground beetle in the family Carabidae, recognized for its small size and bright metallic coloration. Adults measure 5–7 mm in length and are diurnal, often found on flowers and vegetation. The species occurs across North America, extending south through Mexico and Guatemala, with populations also recorded on Cuba. It is sometimes attracted to lights at night.
Lebia vittata
Colorful foliage ground beetle
Lebia vittata is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, commonly known as the colorful foliage ground beetle. It is found in North America, with records from Canada, the United States, and Mexico. The species is attracted to lights at night, suggesting nocturnal activity patterns. Like other members of the genus Lebia, it is relatively small but draws attention with bright metallic wing covers.
Lebiina
Lebiina is a subtribe of ground beetles (Carabidae) within the tribe Lebiini. It comprises at least two genera, Lebia and Matabele, with documented species from Southwest Saudi Arabia. The subtribe has been subject to recent taxonomic revision in the Arabian Peninsula, revealing previously unrecorded species for the region.
Lebiini
Lebiini is a tribe of ground beetles within the family Carabidae, containing over 250 genera and approximately 4,800 described species. Members exhibit considerable morphological diversity and occupy a wide range of habitats across tropical and subtropical regions worldwide. The tribe includes several subtribes such as Agrina, Dromiusina, Metallicina, Pericalina, and Physoderina.
Leistus ferrugineus
Palearctic rusty basket-throat
Leistus ferrugineus is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, native to the Palearctic region and introduced to northeastern North America. It inhabits mixed forests, where it occurs on moist gravelly ground, grassy areas, hedges, and open woodland. Adults are brachypterous, possessing reduced wings that limit flight capability. The species is part of the subfamily Nebriinae, a group of ground beetles often associated with cool, moist habitats.
Leistus ferruginosus
Nearctic rusty basket-throat
Leistus ferruginosus is a ground beetle species in the family Carabidae, commonly known as the Nearctic rusty basket-throat. It occurs across northern North America, including Alaska, Canada, and the contiguous United States. The species inhabits deciduous forests on moderately moist, somewhat shaded ground. Like other members of the genus Leistus, it is characterized by a distinctive "basket-throat" structure formed by elongated mandibles and associated mouthparts.
Leptotrachelus
Leptotrachelus is a genus of ground beetles (Carabidae) in the tribe Ctenodactylini, subfamily Ctenodactylinae. The genus contains more than 30 described species distributed primarily in tropical and subtropical regions. Members of this genus are characterized by their elongated body form and are part of the diverse ground beetle fauna that function as predators in soil and leaf litter habitats.
Leptotrachelus depressus
Leptotrachelus depressus is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, described by Blatchley in 1923. It is a small, flattened beetle found in North America. The species belongs to the tribe Ctenodactylini within the subfamily Ctenodactylinae, a group characterized by their depressed body form and association with ground-dwelling habitats.
Licinini
Licinini is a tribe of ground beetles within the family Carabidae, containing over 20 genera and approximately 240 described species. Members are classified in the subfamily Licininae. The tribe includes the genus Diplocheila, which has been studied in North America. Species within this tribe occur across multiple continents including Asia, Europe, and North America.
Lionepha casta
Lionepha casta is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It was described by Casey in 1918 and is found in North America, with records from Alaska, Canada, and the contiguous United States. The species belongs to the tribe Bembidiini within the subfamily Trechinae. As a ground beetle, it is likely predatory, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.