Lepidocnemeplatia sericea is a darkling beetle species in the family Tenebrionidae, first described by Horn in 1870. The species has been recorded from Mexico and Hawaii, with iNaturalist documenting 32 observations. As a member of the Tenebrionidae, it belongs to a large family of beetles commonly known as darkling beetles, which are predominantly detritivores and are particularly diverse in arid and semi-arid environments.
Beaver Nest Beetle
Leptinillus validus, commonly known as the beaver nest beetle, is a species of round fungus beetle in the family Leiodidae. It is found in North America, with records from Canada and the northern United States. The common name reflects an ecological association with beaver nests, though specific details of this relationship remain poorly documented. This species belongs to a small genus of beetles with specialized ecological requirements.
Leptinotarsa collinsi is a leaf beetle species in the family Chrysomelidae, described by Wilcox in 1972. It is native to North America and belongs to a genus that includes several economically significant agricultural pests, most notably the Colorado potato beetle (Leptinotarsa decemlineata). Unlike its congener L. decemlineata, L. collinsi has not been documented as a major crop pest.
mammal nest beetles, mouse nest beetles
Leptinus is a genus of small beetles commonly known as mammal nest beetles or mouse nest beetles. These beetles are facultative ectoparasites of small mammals, with species distributed across North America and Europe. The genus contains at least nine species globally, with three described species in North America.
Leptipsius is a genus of small beetles in the family Monotomidae. The genus was established by Casey in 1916 and currently includes six described species distributed in North America. Species within this genus are poorly studied, with limited biological information available beyond taxonomic descriptions.
Leptoceletes basalis is a species of net-winged beetle in the family Lycidae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1847. It is native to North America and has been recorded from multiple Canadian provinces including Manitoba, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia. The species belongs to a family characterized by soft elytra with reticulate venation patterns.
Leptoceletes pallidus is a species of net-winged beetle in the family Lycidae, first described by Green in 1952. It is found in North America. Net-winged beetles in this family are characterized by their soft, flexible elytra and often striking coloration, though specific details about this species' appearance and biology remain limited in published literature.
shining leaf chafers
Leptohoplia is a genus of shining leaf chafers (Rutelinae) established by Saylor in 1935. The genus contains at least two described species: L. carlsoni and L. testaceipennis. It belongs to the tribe Anomalini within the scarab beetle family Scarabaeidae.
Leptoremus argenteus is a species of ant-like flower beetle in the family Anthicidae, described by Casey in 1904. This small beetle belongs to a genus characterized by compact, ant-mimicking body forms. The species is known from North America, though detailed ecological and biological information remains limited in published sources.
Leptorhabdium is a genus of longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae) in the subfamily Lepturinae and tribe Xylosteini. The genus contains four recognized species distributed across parts of Europe, western Asia, and North America. Species within this genus are associated with wooded habitats and share the general characteristics of lepturine cerambycids, including elongated bodies and often patterned elytra.
Leptoscydmus cavifrons is a species of minute rove beetle in the family Staphylinidae, subfamily Scydmaeninae. It was described by Thomas Lincoln Casey in 1897. The species belongs to the tribe Leptoscydmini, a group of small beetles often referred to as ant-like stone beetles due to their morphology and behavior. Records indicate presence in the eastern United States.
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.
Lepturobosca nigrolineata is a species of flower longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, subfamily Lepturinae. The genus Lepturobosca was established relatively recently, with some species formerly placed in Cosmosalia reassigned here based on phylogenetic studies. As a member of the flower longhorn group, adults likely visit flowers for pollen and nectar feeding. The species was originally described by Bland in 1865.
Two-spotted Long-horned Beetle
Lepturopsis biforis is a species of long-horned beetle in the family Cerambycidae, first described by Newman in 1841. It is commonly known as the Two-spotted Long-horned Beetle. The species belongs to the subfamily Lepturinae, a group often associated with flower visitation. Records indicate presence in eastern Canada.
Leptusa elegans is a species of rove beetle in the family Staphylinidae, first described by Blatchley in 1910. It belongs to the subfamily Aleocharinae, a large and diverse group of small rove beetles. The species has been recorded from multiple localities in eastern North America. Like other members of its genus, it is likely associated with forest floor habitats and decaying organic matter, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Leptusa gimmeli is a species of rove beetle in the family Staphylinidae, described from Tennessee in 2010. It belongs to the genus Leptusa, a group of small, often overlooked staphylinids. The species was established based on specimens collected in the eastern United States. As a recently described taxon, detailed biological information remains limited.
Lexiphanes is a genus of case-bearing leaf beetles in the family Chrysomelidae, subfamily Cryptocephalinae, containing approximately 17 described species. The genus is distributed across North and South America, with species recorded from eastern Brazil to northern North America. Members of this genus are associated with specific host plants, with documented associations including Cassandra calyculata and Waltheria indica.
horned powder-post beetle
Lichenophanes armiger is a species of horned powder-post beetle in the family Bostrichidae. It is native to North America, with records from Canada (Manitoba, Ontario) and the United States. As a member of the Bostrichidae, it belongs to a group of wood-boring beetles commonly known as false powderpost beetles or horned powderpost beetles.
horned powder-post beetle
Lichenophanes fasciculatus is a species of horned powder-post beetle in the family Bostrichidae. It is found in North America. As a member of the Bostrichidae, it belongs to a group of beetles commonly known as powder-post or false powder-post beetles, many of which are associated with wood-boring habits.
Lichenophanes mutchleri is a beetle species in the family Bostrichidae, described by Belkin in 1940. It is currently treated as a synonym of Lichenophanes angustus. The species is known from North America and has been documented in at least nine observations on iNaturalist. As a member of the Bostrichidae, it belongs to a family commonly known as false powderpost beetles or horned powderpost beetles, which are wood-boring beetles often associated with dead or dying wood.
Lichminus tenuicornis is a small beetle species in the family Limnichidae, first described by Casey in 1889. It belongs to the subfamily Limnichinae within the order Coleoptera. The genus name Lichminus and species epithet tenuicornis (meaning 'slender-horned') suggest morphological characteristics typical of this group.
White Sand Bear Scarab Beetle
Lichnanthe albipilosa is a species of scarab beetle in the family Glaphyridae, described by Carlson in 1980. It is endemic to California, USA, and is commonly known as the White Sand Bear Scarab Beetle. The species belongs to a small family of beetles associated with sandy habitats.
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.
Dark Click Beetle
Ligmargus funebris, commonly known as the Dark Click Beetle, is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae. This beetle is found in boreal and subarctic regions of North America, including Alaska, western Canada (Alberta, British Columbia, Northwest Territories, Yukon), and potentially extending into northern forested areas. Click beetles are named for their ability to right themselves when flipped on their backs by rapidly flexing their thoracic hinge, producing an audible clicking sound. The genus Ligmargus belongs to the subfamily Dendrometrinae and tribe Athoini.
ash seed weevil
Lignyodes adamanteus is a species of ash seed weevil in the family Curculionidae. It belongs to a genus whose members are associated with ash trees (Fraxinus spp.). The species was described by Clark in 1980 and is currently considered a synonym of Neotylopterus adamanteus by some taxonomic authorities.
leguminous seed weevil
Lignyodes auratus is a species of leguminous seed weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae. It was described by Clark in 1980. The species is known from North America, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain poorly documented in published literature.
Tawny Ash Weevil
Lignyodes helvolus is a species of leguminous seed weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae. The species was described by Clark in 1980. It is found in North America, with documented records from Canadian provinces including Manitoba, New Brunswick, Ontario, and Québec. The common name "Tawny Ash Weevil" has been recorded for this species, though the origin of this name is not documented in available sources.
Rough Ash Seed Weevil, Ash Seed Weevil
Lignyodes horridulus, commonly known as the Rough Ash Seed Weevil, is a seed-feeding weevil in the family Curculionidae. The species was described by Clark in 1980 and is native to North America. It belongs to a genus associated with leguminous seed feeding, though specific host associations for this species require verification. The common name suggests a relationship with ash (Fraxinus), but this may reflect taxonomic confusion with related species rather than confirmed biology.
leguminous seed weevil
Lignyodes transversus is a species of leguminous seed weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae. The species was described by Clark in 1980 and is currently placed in the genus Lignyodes, though it has also been classified under the genus Neotylopterus. As a member of the leguminous seed weevils, it is associated with legume plants, though specific host associations remain poorly documented.
Ligyrus peninsularis is a scarab beetle in the subfamily Dynastinae (rhinoceros beetles), described by Casey in 1915. The species occurs in the southwestern United States and Baja California region of Mexico. Like other members of the genus, it is likely associated with sandy or loose soil habitats where larvae develop. Adult activity patterns and specific ecological relationships remain poorly documented in published literature.
Relict Rhinoceros Beetle
Ligyrus relictus is a species of rhinoceros beetle in the family Scarabaeidae. It is widely distributed across North America, with records from much of the United States and southern Canada. The species has been documented in 585 iNaturalist observations, indicating it is relatively well-encountered by naturalists. Common name: Relict Rhinoceros Beetle.
minute moss beetles
Limnebius is a genus of minute moss beetles in the family Hydraenidae, containing over 160 described species. The genus exhibits uniform external morphology but highly variable male genitalia, ranging from curved rod shapes in the subgenus Bilimneus to complex structures with up to seven longitudinal folds or appendages in Limnebius s.str. Species occur across multiple continents including Europe, Africa, Australia, and Papua New Guinea. The genus has been extensively studied for its morphological diversification and patterns of sexual dimorphism.
Limnichini is a tribe of minute marsh-loving beetles within the family Limnichidae. Members are small, compact beetles associated with moist or riparian habitats. The tribe is distinguished from the other limnichid tribe, Paralimnichini, by specific morphological features of the adult beetles. These beetles are poorly studied and many aspects of their biology remain undocumented.
Limnichites huronicus is a species of minute marsh-loving beetle in the family Limnichidae, described by Casey in 1912. It belongs to a genus of small beetles associated with moist or riparian habitats. The species is known from limited records in eastern North America.
Limnichites nebulosus is a species of minute marsh beetle in the family Limnichidae, described by LeConte in 1879. The genus Limnichites is part of the subfamily Limnichinae within the small beetle superfamily Dryopoidea. These beetles are associated with aquatic and semi-aquatic habitats. The species has been recorded from North America and Middle America based on distribution data.
Limnichoderus is a genus of minute marsh-loving beetles in the family Limnichidae, established by Casey in 1889. The genus contains at least 20 described species. These beetles belong to a group associated with moist or marshy habitats.
Limnohydrobius melaenus is a species of water scavenger beetle in the family Hydrophilidae. It is found in eastern North America, ranging from the Canadian Maritime provinces west to the upper Midwest and south to the southeastern United States. The species is associated with aquatic and semi-aquatic habitats. Like other members of the genus, it is presumed to have aquatic larvae and terrestrial adults.
Duplicitous Click Beetle
Limonius anceps is a click beetle in the family Elateridae, commonly known as the Duplicitous Click Beetle. The species has been documented in at least three observations on iNaturalist. As a member of the genus Limonius, it belongs to a group of elaterid beetles commonly referred to as wireworms in their larval stage, though specific ecological details for this species remain limited in available sources.
Limonius brevis is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae. The genus Limonius includes several economically important pest species known as wireworms, the soil-dwelling larval form that damages crop roots. Research on related Limonius species has investigated pheromone-based trapping methods for monitoring and management.
Western field wireworm
Limonius infuscatus, commonly known as the Western field wireworm, is a nocturnal click beetle native to the northwestern United States. The larval stage, referred to as a wireworm, is a soil-dwelling pest known to damage agricultural crops. The species belongs to the family Elateridae, characterized by the ability of adults to produce an audible click when righting themselves from a supine position.
Limonius semiaeneus is a species of click beetle (family Elateridae) in the genus Limonius. The species is known from North America, with limited documented observations. Like other members of its genus, it is likely associated with soil-dwelling larval stages, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented. The genus Limonius includes several economically significant wireworm species, but the relative importance of L. semiaeneus as an agricultural pest has not been established.
Horse-shoe Crab Beetle
Limulodes paradoxus is a minute featherwing beetle (family Ptiliidae) first described by Matthews in 1867. It is commonly known as the Horse-shoe Crab Beetle, likely referring to its distinctive body shape. The species is distributed across the eastern and southeastern United States, with records from Arizona to Massachusetts. As a member of Ptiliidae, it belongs to one of the smallest beetle families, with adults typically measuring less than 1 mm in length.
Linogeraeus neglectus is a species of weevil in the family Curculionidae, described by Kuschel in 1983. The genus Linogeraeus belongs to the large and diverse family of true weevils. Information about the specific biology and ecology of this species is limited in available sources.
Liodema is a genus of darkling beetles (family Tenebrionidae) established by Horn in 1870. The genus is native to the Nearctic and Neotropical regions, with records from Colorado and broader distribution across the Americas. It is a poorly documented genus with very few observations in citizen science databases.
Liodema laeve is a species of darkling beetle in the family Tenebrionidae. As a member of this family, it likely exhibits the hardened forewings (elytra) characteristic of beetles and the general body plan typical of tenebrionids. No specific observations or detailed biological studies of this species have been documented in the provided sources.
Liodessus is a genus of small diving beetles in the family Dytiscidae, tribe Bidessini. Species occur across the Americas from North America through the Andes to southern South America, with notable diversity in high-altitude wetlands and páramo ecosystems. Many species inhabit shallow, exposed pools and temporary water bodies, showing phenotypic plasticity in body form correlated with habitat permanence. The genus contains numerous species, with several new species described from the high Andes of Peru and Colombia in recent years. Taxonomic resolution relies heavily on male genital morphology.
Liodessus crotchi is a species of predaceous diving beetle in the family Dytiscidae, first described by Nilsson in 2001. It is known from North America, with distribution records from Labrador and Manitoba in Canada. As a member of the Bidessini tribe within Hydroporinae, it belongs to a diverse group of small diving beetles. Very little species-specific information has been published beyond taxonomic description and basic distribution.
Liodessus flavicollis is a species of predaceous diving beetle (Coleoptera: Dytiscidae) described by LeConte in 1855. The species belongs to the tribe Bidessini within the subfamily Hydroporinae, a group of small diving beetles commonly found in freshwater habitats. The specific epithet flavicollis refers to the yellowish coloration of the pronotum. The genus Liodessus contains numerous small-bodied species that are often challenging to distinguish without detailed examination.
Lioligus pallidus is a species of pill beetle in the family Byrrhidae, described by Thomas L. Casey in 1912. It is found in North America. Pill beetles (Byrrhidae) are small, compact beetles known for their ability to curl into a ball when disturbed. The specific epithet "pallidus" refers to the pale coloration of this species. Very little is known about the biology and ecology of this particular species.
Liometophilus manni is a species of hidden snout weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae. It was described by Fall in 1912. The species is found in North America.