Ground-beetle
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Helluomorphoides latitarsis
flat-horned ground beetle
Helluomorphoides latitarsis is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, subfamily Anthiinae. It is found in North America, with records from Mexico and the United States. As a member of the tribe Helluonini, it belongs to a group of beetles commonly referred to as flat-horned ground beetles. The species was originally described by Casey in 1913 under the name Helluomorpha latitarsis.
Helluomorphoides papago
Helluomorphoides papago is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, described by Casey in 1913. It belongs to the subfamily Anthiinae, a group of carabid beetles often associated with arid and semi-arid environments. The species is known from the southwestern United States and Mexico. Like other members of the genus, it is likely adapted to hot, dry habitats. Published biological information remains limited.
Helluomorphoides praeustus bicolor
Helluomorphoides praeustus bicolor is a subspecies of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, tribe Helluonini. It is one of two recognized subspecies of H. praeustus, distinguished by its bicolored elytral pattern. The subspecies was described by T.W. Harris in 1828 and occurs in North America, with confirmed records from the United States. Like other members of the genus, it belongs to a group of carabid beetles sometimes referred to as 'bombardier beetles' or 'flanged bombardier beetles' due to defensive chemical capabilities found in related taxa, though specific defensive chemistry for this subspecies has not been documented.
Helluomorphoides texanus
Helluomorphoides texanus is a ground beetle species in the family Carabidae, subfamily Anthiinae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1853. The species is distributed across the southwestern United States and Mexico. Like other members of the tribe Helluonini, it is characterized by an elongated, somewhat flattened body form. Very little specific biological information has been published for this particular species.
Horologion
Horologion is one of the rarest and most enigmatic carabid beetle genera, containing two known species of troglomorphic ground beetles endemic to the middle Appalachian Mountains. The genus remained monotypic for over 60 years after its description in 1932, with a second species discovered in Virginia in 1991 and described in 2024. Phylogenetic analysis places Horologion in supertribe Trechitae as sister to the Gondwanan tribe Bembidarenini, making tribe Horologionini a relict lineage with no close relatives in the Northern Hemisphere.
Hyboptera auxiliadora
Auxiliadora's humped-wing carabid beetle
Hyboptera auxiliadora is a species of ground beetle described by Erwin in 2004. It belongs to the genus Hyboptera, which is characterized by humped-wing morphology. The species occurs in Central America and parts of North America, with confirmed records from Colombia, Costa Rica, Honduras, Mexico, and Panama. It is a member of the subfamily Lebiinae within the family Carabidae.
Hybothecus
Hybothecus is a genus of ground beetles (Carabidae) established by Chaudoir in 1874. The genus contains seven described species distributed in the Neotropical region. Species have been recorded from Central and South America, with some described from Ecuador. The genus belongs to the subtribe Pterostichina within the tribe Pterostichini.
Infernophilus castaneus
Infernophilus castaneus is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, described by George Henry Horn in 1882. The genus Infernophilus belongs to the tribe Lebiini within the subfamily Lebiinae. The specific epithet 'castaneus' refers to a chestnut brown coloration. Distribution records indicate presence in the United States and North America.
Lachnocrepis parallela
Lachnocrepis parallela is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, subfamily Licininae. Originally described by Thomas Say in 1830, it is currently treated as a synonym of Oodes parallelus. The species has been recorded from Canada and the United States, including Vermont. As a member of the tribe Oodini, it belongs to a group of carabid beetles often associated with moist habitats.
Lachnophorus elegantulus
Lachnophorus elegantulus is a species of ground beetle described by Mannerheim in 1843. It belongs to the tribe Lachnophorini within the subfamily Lebiinae. The species is documented from North America. Available information is limited, with 68 observations recorded on iNaturalist.
Laemostenus complanatus
Cosmopolitan Ground Beetle
Laemostenus complanatus is a ground beetle in the family Carabidae, native to Europe. It has been introduced to the Azores, where it is now established on multiple islands. The species is sometimes called the Cosmopolitan Ground Beetle, reflecting its spread beyond its native range. It belongs to a genus of predominantly nocturnal predatory beetles.
Laemostenus terricola
Laemostenus terricola is a cavernicolous ground beetle native to Europe, capable of maintaining substantial populations in old hedge habitats within intensively cultivated agricultural landscapes. The species exhibits eurychronous phenology with year-round surface activity, though peak activity occurs in late summer and early autumn. It shows strong ecological association with rabbit burrows, which serve as important microhabitat features. The species is considered endangered in parts of its range, including Berlin and Germany as a whole.
Lathrobium hardeni
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.
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 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.