Lasioderma baudii is a species of beetle in the family Anobiidae, described by Schilsky in 1899. It belongs to the genus Lasioderma, which includes other stored-product pests such as the cigarette beetle (L. serricorne). Information on this specific species is limited, with only three observations recorded on iNaturalist and minimal published literature.
Lasioderma falli is a small beetle in the family Anobiidae, first described by Maurice Pic in 1905. The genus Lasioderma includes several stored product pests, most notably the cigarette beetle (Lasioderma serricorne). However, specific information about L. falli's biology, ecology, and economic significance remains sparse in the available literature. Records indicate its presence in North America.
Lasioderma hemiptychoides is a species of beetle in the family Anobiidae (formerly placed in Ptinidae). It belongs to a genus that includes significant stored-product pests, most notably the cigarette beetle (Lasioderma serricorne). The species was described by Fall in 1905 and is recorded from North America.
Lathrobiina is a subtribe of rove beetles (Staphylinidae: Paederinae) containing approximately 25 genera. Members are small to medium-sized beetles characterized by the typical staphylinid body plan: shortened elytra exposing most of the abdomen. The subtribe has a global distribution with particular diversity in the Palaearctic region. Recent taxonomic revisions have recognized new genera based on subtle morphological distinctions, indicating ongoing refinement of the group's classification.
Lathrobium hardeni is a species of rove beetle (Staphylinidae) described in 2024 by Haberski and Caterino. The species belongs to the genus Lathrobium, a diverse group of small to medium-sized rove beetles. As a recently described species, detailed ecological and biological information remains limited. Rove beetles in this genus are generally ground-dwelling predators found in various terrestrial habitats.
Lathropinus is a genus of rove beetles in the family Staphylinidae, subfamily Paederinae, and tribe Pinophilini. The genus was established by Sharp in 1886. Species in this genus are small, elongate beetles with the characteristic abbreviated elytra of rove beetles, leaving most of the abdomen exposed. As members of Pinophilini, they are likely associated with forest floor habitats, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Lathropinus picipes is a rove beetle in the family Staphylinidae, subfamily Paederinae. The genus name was historically confused with Lathrobium, and this species has been documented across a broad geographic range in the United States from the East Coast to the Great Plains and Rocky Mountain region. Records span Alabama, Washington D.C., Florida, Kansas, Maryland, Texas, Virginia, and Wyoming. As with most rove beetles, it likely inhabits moist ground-level microhabitats and exhibits predatory or scavenging feeding habits typical of the family, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
lined flat bark beetle
Lathropus pubescens is a species of lined flat bark beetle in the family Laemophloeidae. The species was described by Casey in 1884. It is native to North America, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain poorly documented in the available literature.
Lathropus rhabdophloeoides is a species of small, flattened beetle in the family Laemophloeidae, commonly known as lined flat bark beetles. Species in this genus are associated with dead or decaying wood and bark, where they inhabit the concealed spaces beneath bark surfaces. The specific epithet 'rhabdophloeoides' suggests a resemblance to the genus Rhabdophloeus, a related laemophloeid genus. Like other members of Laemophloeidae, this species is likely cryptic in habit and difficult to detect without specialized collecting methods.
minute brown scavenger beetles (informal, family-level)
Latridiinae is a subfamily of minute beetles within the family Latridiidae, first described by Erichson in 1842. The subfamily contains at least 18 recognized genera distributed globally, including economically significant genera such as Latridius, Enicmus, Dienerella, and Stephostethus. Members are among the smallest beetles, often overlooked due to their size and cryptic habits. Taxonomic research continues to reveal new species, particularly in underexplored regions such as Taiwan and Central Asia.
Latridius is a genus of minute brown scavenger beetles in the family Latridiidae, established by Herbst in 1793. The genus contains at least 16 described species distributed across the Holarctic region, with records from Europe, North America, and Asia. Species within this genus are small, cryptic beetles associated with decaying plant matter and fungal growth. The genus is part of the superfamily Coccinelloidea, though its members bear little resemblance to the more familiar lady beetles.
Latridius hirtus is a small beetle species in the family Latridiidae (plaster beetles), first described by Gyllenhal in 1827. It is a member of a family associated with moist, moldy environments. The species has been recorded in parts of Canada (British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec) and Belgium.
Latridius protensicollis is a species of minute brown scavenger beetle in the family Latridiidae, described by Mannerheim in 1843. This species is known from the Pacific Northwest of North America, with records from British Columbia, Canada and Alaska, United States. Like other members of Latridiidae, it is a small beetle associated with moist, decaying organic matter.
Lebasiella is a genus of checkered beetles in the family Cleridae, established by Spinola in 1844. The genus contains five described species distributed in the Neotropical region. Members of this genus share the general characteristics of Cleridae, including elongated bodies and often patterned elytra. The genus is relatively poorly studied compared to other clerid genera.
checkered beetle
Lebasiella pallipes is a species of checkered beetle in the family Cleridae. It was described by Klug in 1842. The species is found in Central America and North America. Very little specific information is available about its biology, ecology, or behavior.
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
A small scarab beetle in the dung beetle subfamily Aphodiinae, distributed across the eastern and central United States. The species name "lutulentus" (Latin for muddy or turbid) may reference coloration or habitat associations. It belongs to a genus of aphodiine dung beetles that are generally associated with decaying organic matter.
Lechorodius terminalis is a species of dung beetle in the family Scarabaeidae, subfamily Aphodiinae. Described by Thomas Say in 1823, this species is distributed across the Nearctic region of North America. As a member of the Aphodiini tribe, it belongs to a group of beetles commonly associated with dung decomposition. The genus Lechorodius is classified within the Aphodiinae, a diverse subfamily of scarab beetles that play important ecological roles in nutrient cycling.
Lechriopini is a tribe of true weevils (Curculionidae) within the subfamily Baridinae, established by Lacordaire in 1865. The tribe contains over 510 described species distributed across more than 20 genera. Members are characterized by the elongated snout typical of weevils, with morphological diversity reflecting their broad geographic distribution.
Lechriops griseus is a species of weevil in the family Curculionidae, subfamily Cossoninae. Members of the genus Lechriops are small weevils associated with coniferous trees, where larvae bore under bark on trunks and larger branches. The species epithet "griseus" (Latin for "gray") likely refers to the coloration of the adult beetle. This species is part of a genus containing multiple species with similar bark-boring habits in pine and related conifers.
Lechriops oculatus is a small true weevil (family Curculionidae) native to North America. The species is documented in Canada from Manitoba eastward through Ontario to the Maritime provinces. Observations suggest it inhabits residential and semi-natural environments, including fence lines and areas with herbaceous vegetation. The specific epithet 'oculatus' likely refers to eye-like markings, though detailed morphological descriptions are limited in available sources.
Lecontella is a genus of checkered beetles in the family Cleridae, established by Wolcott & Chapin in 1918. The genus contains at least four described species distributed in North America. Members of this genus are part of the diverse clerid beetle fauna, a family known for predatory habits and often striking color patterns.
pine flower snout beetle
Lecontellus byturoides is a species of pine flower snout beetle in the family Nemonychidae. It was described by LeConte in 1880. The species is found in North America, though detailed biological information remains limited.
Leiodes appalachiana is a species of round fungus beetle described by Baranowski in 1993. The species name references the Appalachian region, where it is primarily distributed. Like other members of the genus Leiodes, it belongs to the family Leiodidae, a group of small beetles associated with fungal habitats.
round fungus beetle
Leiodes assimilis is a species of round fungus beetle in the family Leiodidae. It is a small beetle associated with fungal substrates, typical of its genus. The species has been documented across northern North America, with records spanning Canada and the northern United States.
Leiodes neglecta is a species of round fungus beetle in the family Leiodidae, described by Baranowski in 1993. It is distributed across northern North America, with records from Canada and the northern United States. As a member of the genus Leiodes, it likely participates in the typical ecological role of round fungus beetles, which are associated with fungal fruiting bodies. The species remains poorly documented in the scientific literature beyond basic taxonomic and distributional records.
round fungus beetles
Leiodini is a tribe of small beetles within the family Leiodidae, commonly known as round fungus beetles. The tribe contains over 400 described species distributed across 19 genera. Members of this tribe are primarily associated with fungal habitats, particularly decomposing fungi and related organic matter. The group was established by Fleming in 1821 and represents a significant component of the beetle fauna in forest ecosystems.
Leiopleura is a large genus of metallic wood-boring beetles (family Buprestidae) comprising over 150 described species. The genus was established by Deyrolle in 1864 and is distributed across the Neotropics and Oceania. Species in this genus exhibit the characteristic metallic coloration and streamlined body form typical of buprestid beetles.
Leiopleura otero is a species of metallic wood-boring beetle in the family Buprestidae, first described by Fisher in 1935. The species is known from the Caribbean Sea and North America. As a member of Buprestidae, it exhibits the characteristic metallic coloration typical of jewel beetles. Available information about this species is limited, with only a single observation recorded in iNaturalist.
Leiopsammodius is a genus of aphodiine dung beetles in the family Scarabaeidae, established by Rakovič in 1981. The genus contains more than 40 described species. Members of this genus belong to the tribe Psammodiini, which are often associated with sandy substrates. As with other aphodiine dung beetles, species in this genus are likely involved in the decomposition of organic matter.
Lema confusa is a species of leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, first described by Chevrolat in 1835. It has a broad geographic distribution spanning the Caribbean, Central America, North America, and South America. As a member of the genus Lema, it belongs to a group of leaf beetles commonly associated with plants in the family Solanaceae.
shining leaf beetles
Lemini is a tribe of leaf beetles within the subfamily Criocerinae, characterized by their often metallic or shiny appearance. Members are placed in the family Chrysomelidae, a large group of herbivorous beetles commonly known as leaf beetles. The tribe was established by Gyllenhal in 1813 and contains multiple genera distributed across various regions.