Foliage-beetle
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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 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 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.
Paria quadrinotata
Four-marked Oval Leaf Beetle
Paria quadrinotata is a species of leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, first described by Thomas Say in 1824. It is native to North America, with records from Canada (Ontario, Québec) and the United States (Vermont). The common name "Four-marked Oval Leaf Beetle" refers to its characteristic color pattern. As a member of the genus Paria, it belongs to a group of small, oval leaf beetles associated with foliage feeding.