Lionothus is a genus of small beetles in the family Leiodidae, established by W.J. Brown in 1937. Members belong to the tribe Leiodini within the subfamily Leiodinae. The genus is poorly documented in public sources, with minimal observational records available.
Lioporeus triangularis is a species of predaceous diving beetle in the family Dytiscidae. Originally described as Hydroporus triangularis by Fall in 1917, it was later transferred to the genus Lioporeus. The species is known from North America and belongs to the subfamily Hydroporinae, a diverse group of small to medium-sized diving beetles.
Lissohypnus texanus is a rove beetle (family Staphylinidae) described by Casey in 1906. It belongs to the tribe Xantholinini within the subfamily Staphylininae. The species is known from scattered records in the southern United States and Mexico. Like other staphylinids, it likely inhabits moist terrestrial environments where it functions as a predator or scavenger, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Lissominae is a subfamily of click beetles (family Elateridae) comprising approximately 11 genera. The subfamily is divided into two tribes: Lissomini (including Drapetes and Lissomus) and Protelaterini (including Senodonia). In India, 12 species have been documented across these tribes. The group has been historically treated as a family by some authors but is currently classified as a subfamily within Elateridae.
pill beetles
Listemus is a genus of pill beetles in the family Byrrhidae, established by Casey in 1912. The genus contains at least four described species distributed in North America. Pill beetles in this genus share the family characteristic of rolling into a compact ball when disturbed. The genus remains poorly studied, with limited ecological and biological data available.
pill beetle
Listemus acuminatus is a species of pill beetle in the family Byrrhidae, first described by Mannerheim in 1852. The species is found in North America, with distribution records from Alaska, British Columbia, and other parts of the continent. As a member of Byrrhidae, it belongs to a family commonly known as pill beetles due to their habit of rolling into a ball when disturbed.
Listrini is a tribe of soft-bodied beetles within the family Melyridae, subfamily Dasytinae. Members of this tribe are characterized by their relatively compact body form and association with dry, sandy, or rocky habitats. The tribe was established by Majer in 1990 and contains multiple genera distributed primarily in the Palearctic region, with some representation in other regions. Listrini beetles are often found in xeric environments and are part of the diverse soft-winged flower beetle fauna.
A scarab beetle species in the tribe Rhizotrogini, described by Horn in 1885. Very little published natural history information exists for this species. Distribution records indicate occurrence in Arizona, USA.
Listrochelus juvenilis is a species of scarab beetle in the family Scarabaeidae, subfamily Melolonthinae, described by Fall in 1932. It belongs to a genus of beetles commonly known as May beetles or June beetles. The species has a limited documented distribution in the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico.
Listrochelus opacicollis is a species of scarab beetle in the family Scarabaeidae, subfamily Melolonthinae, described by Horn in 1878. It belongs to the tribe Rhizotrogini, a group commonly known as June beetles or May beetles. The species is known from the southwestern United States.
vegetable weevils
Listroderes is a genus of weevils in the family Curculionidae, subfamily Cyclominae. The genus includes at least 170 described species, though some sources suggest a smaller core group. Several species, particularly Listroderes costirostris (vegetable weevil), are significant agricultural pests with broad host ranges. The genus is characterized by distinctive body vestiture of subcircular to suboval scales. Species are native to southern South America, with some introduced widely through human activity.
difficult weevil
Listroderes difficilis is a weevil species in the family Curculionidae, first described by Germain in 1895. It has been recorded from scattered localities including Belgium (doubtful), the Balearic Islands, and the Canary Islands. The genus Listroderes belongs to a diverse group of weevils, though specific natural history information for this particular species appears limited in available literature.
underwater weevil
Listronotus anthracinus is a species of underwater weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae. It is distinguished from congeners by its aquatic habits. The species was originally described under the genus Macrops. Very little is known about its biology compared to better-studied relatives such as L. oregonensis (carrot weevil) and L. maculicollis (annual bluegrass weevil).
Listronotus caudatus is a species of underwater weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae. It is found in North America. The species has been recorded in multiple Canadian provinces including British Columbia, New Brunswick, Ontario, and Québec. Very little is known about its specific biology or ecology compared to better-studied congeners such as the carrot weevil (L. oregonensis) and annual bluegrass weevil (L. maculicollis).
underwater weevil
Listronotus distinctus is a species of underwater weevil in the family Curculionidae, first described by Henderson in 1941. The species is distinguished by its aquatic or semi-aquatic lifestyle, a notable adaptation within the genus Listronotus. It is known to occur in North America, though detailed ecological and biological information remains limited in published literature.
Listronotus filiformis is a small weevil species in the family Curculionidae, first described by LeConte in 1876. It belongs to a genus containing several economically significant agricultural pests, though specific information about this particular species is limited. The species has been recorded in North America based on GBIF distribution data and iNaturalist observations.
underwater weevil
Listronotus hornii is a species of underwater weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae. It belongs to a genus that includes several economically significant pest species, though specific details about L. hornii's biology and ecology remain poorly documented. The species was described by Dietz in 1889.
annual bluegrass weevil
Listronotus maculicollis, the annual bluegrass weevil, is a highly destructive pest of short-mown turfgrass in eastern North America, particularly golf course putting greens, fairways, and tee boxes. Adults are small (up to 4.5 mm), dark-colored weevils with a distinct spotted or maculate pronotum. The species has expanded its range from the northeastern United States into the Midwest and Southeast since the 2000s. Larval feeding causes severe damage, with early instars acting as stem-borers and later instars feeding on the crown, resulting in irregular patches of dead turf. The weevil shows strong preference for Poa annua (annual bluegrass) over other turfgrass species, though it can develop on several cool-season grasses. Temperature, not photoperiod, drives daily activity patterns, with peak activity occurring at 14–17°C.
Listronotus marshalli is a species of underwater weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae, described by O'Brien in 1981. It is found in North America and belongs to a genus that includes several aquatic or semi-aquatic species. The species is provisionally accepted in taxonomic databases.
Listropsis is a genus of soft-bodied beetles in the family Melyridae, described by Blaisdell in 1924. The genus is currently classified as doubtful in GBIF, indicating taxonomic uncertainty regarding its validity or circumscription. Only three observations are recorded in iNaturalist, suggesting it is rarely encountered or poorly documented. Little is known about its biology or species diversity.
Listrus gentry is a species of soft-winged flower beetle in the family Melyridae. It is a small beetle, measuring less than 5mm in length. The species has been observed feeding on flowers of Heterotheca stenophylla (stiffleaf false goldenaster) in Oklahoma. Like other members of the genus Listrus, it appears to be associated with asteraceous flowers and is likely a pollen feeder.
Litargus nebulosus is a species of hairy fungus beetle in the family Mycetophagidae, described by LeConte in 1856. It belongs to the subgenus Alitargus within the genus Litargus. The species is known from North America, with records from the United States. Mycetophagidae beetles are typically associated with fungal substrates, though specific ecological details for this species remain limited in available sources.
Lithocharodes is a genus of rove beetles (Staphylinidae) in the tribe Xantholinini, established by Sharp in 1876. Members of this genus are small to medium-sized beetles characterized by the shortened elytra typical of the family. The genus is part of the diverse Staphylininae subfamily, one of the largest groups within rove beetles. Information on specific species and biology remains limited in available literature.
Lithophorus ornatus is a species of beetle in the family Bothrideridae, described by Arrow in 1909. The genus Lithophorus belongs to a family of beetles commonly known as dry bark beetles or parasitic flat bark beetles. Bothrideridae are typically small, flattened beetles that are often found under bark or in association with other insects. The specific epithet "ornatus" suggests some form of decorative or distinctive markings, though detailed published descriptions of this species are limited in the provided sources.
Lixus macer is a species of true weevil in the beetle family Curculionidae. It was described by Petri in 1904. The species is found in North America, specifically in the eastern United States.
Lixus maritimus is a species of true weevil in the family Curculionidae, described by Fall in 1913. The specific epithet 'maritimus' suggests association with coastal or maritime habitats. As a member of the large genus Lixus, it likely shares the general body plan of elongated snout weevils with clubbed antennae. The species is recorded from North America, though detailed biological information appears limited in available sources.
Lixus musculus is a species of true weevil (family Curculionidae) described by Thomas Say in 1832. It belongs to the large genus Lixus, which contains numerous weevil species associated with various host plants. The species is recorded from North America, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain limited in available sources.
Lixus placidus is a species of true weevil (family Curculionidae) native to North America. It was described by LeConte in 1876. The genus Lixus is a large and widespread group of weevils, commonly known as lollipop clover weevils or cabbage stem weevils, though specific common names for L. placidus are not established. Like other members of its genus, it possesses the characteristic elongated snout (rostrum) typical of weevils.
Lixus terminalis is a species of true weevil in the family Curculionidae, first described by LeConte in 1876. This species belongs to the large genus Lixus, which comprises stem-boring weevils distributed across multiple continents. The species is recorded from northern regions of North America including Canada and Alaska.
Loberus aeratus is a species of pleasing fungus beetle in the family Erotylidae, described by Bruce in 1953. The species is known from North America. Members of the genus Loberus are generally associated with fungal substrates. Only one observation has been recorded on iNaturalist, suggesting it may be rarely encountered or underreported.
Lobiopa brunnescens is a species of sap-feeding beetle in the family Nitidulidae. It was described by Blatchley in 1917 and is known from North America. The genus Lobiopa comprises sap beetles that are typically associated with fermenting plant materials and fungal substrates.
Lobiopa oblonga is a species of sap beetle in the family Nitidulidae, described by Parsons in 1938. The genus Lobiopa was reviewed in a 2012 publication in The Pan-Pacific Entomologist, which included the description of a new congeneric species from Baja California Sur, Mexico. As a member of Nitidulidae, it likely shares the family's general association with fermenting or decaying plant matter, though species-specific biology remains poorly documented.
Lobogestoria gibbicollis is a species of ironclad beetle in the family Zopheridae, first described by Reitter in 1878. The genus Lobogestoria is small and poorly documented, with limited published information on its biology. The species epithet "gibbicollis" refers to a humped or swollen pronotum. Records indicate presence in the Caribbean and North and South America, though specific habitat associations and ecological details remain largely unstudied.
Lobometopon fusiforme is a species of darkling beetle in the family Tenebrionidae. It was originally described by Casey in 1890 under the genus Epitragus and later transferred to Lobometopon. The species is known from Mexico and is represented by a small number of observations. Its taxonomic status is marked as doubtful in some databases, suggesting potential issues with classification or identification.
Lobrathium grande is a species of rove beetle in the family Staphylinidae, first described by J.L. LeConte in 1863. Originally placed in the genus Lathrobium, it was later transferred to Lobrathium. The species occurs in northeastern North America, with records from Canada and the eastern United States. As a member of the subfamily Paederinae, it belongs to a group of predatory rove beetles.
checkered beetle
Loedelia discoidea is a species of checkered beetle in the family Cleridae, described by LeConte in 1881. It is known from North America. The genus Loedelia belongs to a family of predatory beetles commonly referred to as checkered beetles due to their often striking color patterns.
Loedelia maculicollis is a checkered beetle in the family Cleridae, distributed across Central America and North America. The species was described by LeConte in 1874. As a member of Cleridae, it likely functions as a predator or scavenger in its ecosystem, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Loganius is a genus of weevils in the family Curculionidae, described by Chapuis in 1869. It belongs to the hyperdiverse beetle order Coleoptera and is placed within the suborder Polyphaga. The genus is taxonomically accepted but remains poorly documented in public biodiversity databases, with no observations recorded in iNaturalist and limited available literature.
Longitarsus erro is a species of flea beetle (family Chrysomelidae) described by George Henry Horn in 1889. The species is known from Canada, with records from Alberta, British Columbia, and Manitoba. As a member of the large genus Longitarsus, it belongs to a group of small leaf beetles characterized by their enlarged hind femora adapted for jumping. Information regarding its specific biology, host plants, and ecology remains limited.
Longitarsus turbatus is a flea beetle species in the family Chrysomelidae, first described by Horn in 1889. Records indicate presence in the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Québec. As a member of the genus Longitarsus, it possesses enlarged hind femora adapted for jumping. Specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Banded Heliotrope Longitarsus
Longitarsus varicornis is a species of flea beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, first described by Suffrian in 1868. It belongs to the tribe Alticini, a group characterized by enlarged hind femora adapted for jumping. The species has a broad geographic distribution spanning the Caribbean, Central America, North America, and South America. As with other members of the genus Longitarsus, it is likely associated with herbaceous vegetation, though specific host plant records for this species remain limited.
Lophoglossus scrutator is a species of woodland ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It occurs in North America, with records from Canada and the United States. As a member of the genus Lophoglossus, it belongs to a group of carabid beetles typically associated with forest habitats.
Black Lordithon Rove Beetle
Lordithon niger is a rove beetle (Staphylinidae: Mycetoporinae) in the genus Lordithon, originally described by Gravenhorst in 1802. A lectotype was designated by Campbell (1982) in his taxonomic revision of North and Central American Lordithon. The species is broadly distributed across eastern North America.
Loricaster is a genus of minute beetles in the family Clambidae, established by Mulsant & Rey in 1861. The genus contains at least three described species: L. cribripennis, L. rotundus, and L. testaceus. Members of this genus are small beetles, consistent with the general characteristics of Clambidae.
Loricerini is a tribe of ground beetles in the family Carabidae, belonging to the subfamily Loricerinae. Members of this tribe are characterized by their distinctive body form and are found in specific habitat types. The tribe contains the genus *Loricera*, which includes species adapted to particular ecological niches. These beetles are part of the diverse ground beetle fauna and contribute to soil and litter ecosystem processes.
Lucaina greeni is a net-winged beetle in the family Lycidae, described in 2018 from Mexico. It belongs to a genus of beetles characterized by soft bodies and elytra with distinctive reticulate venation. The species is known from limited collection records.
Margined Net-winged Beetle
Lucaina marginata is a species of net-winged beetle (family Lycidae) described by Gorham in 1883. The species is distributed in North America, with records from the United States and Mexico. As a member of the Lycidae, it possesses the characteristic soft elytra and net-veined wing structure typical of the family. Published information on its biology and ecology remains limited.
stag beetles
Lucaninae is the largest subfamily of stag beetles (Lucanidae), characterized by distinctive morphological features including partially to completely divided eyes, geniculate antennae, and separated coxae. The group exhibits considerable diversity across multiple continents, with fossil records extending to the Early Cretaceous. Several genera within this subfamily display specialized ecological associations, including myrmecophily and wood-decay habitat specialization.
Smooth Stag Beetle
Lucanus placidus is a species of stag beetle described by Thomas Say in 1825. It is commonly known as the Smooth Stag Beetle. The species occurs across much of eastern and central North America, with records extending from Ontario south to Alabama and west to New Mexico and Oregon. It is one of the more frequently observed Lucanus species in North America based on citizen science records.