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Acmaeodera variegata
Acmaeodera variegata is a metallic wood-boring beetle in the family Buprestidae, native to North America. The species was described by LeConte in 1852. It has been collected from flowers of Fallugia paradoxa (Apache plum) and Verbesina encelioides (cowpen daisy) in Arizona, and is associated with Cercocarpus (mountain mahogany) as a larval host. The species is part of the diverse Acmaeodera fauna of western North America.
Anthicus haldemani
Haldeman's antlike flower beetle
Anthicus haldemani is a species of antlike flower beetle in the family Anthicidae, first described by LeConte in 1852. It is native to North America and has been recorded from eastern Canada including New Brunswick, Newfoundland, and Nova Scotia. As with other members of the genus Anthicus, it exhibits ant-mimicking morphology and behavior. The species is named in honor of American entomologist Samuel Stehman Haldeman.
Anthicus rufulus
Anthicus rufulus is a species of antlike flower beetle in the family Anthicidae. The species was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1852. It is found in North America. Like other members of Anthicidae, it exhibits ant-mimicry in its body form and movement patterns.
Bembidion approximatum
Bembidion approximatum is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, described by LeConte in 1852. It belongs to the large genus Bembidion, which comprises numerous small carabid beetles commonly found in moist habitats across North America. The species has been documented in Canada and the United States, though specific details about its biology remain limited in available sources.
Bembidion aratum
Bembidion aratum is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, described by LeConte in 1852. It is distributed across North America, with confirmed records from the United States, Mexico, and Honduras. Like other members of the genus Bembidion, it is a small predatory beetle typically associated with riparian or moist habitats. The species is rarely encountered, with only six observations documented on iNaturalist.
Bembidion bifossulatum
A small ground beetle in the family Carabidae, found in North America. The species was described by LeConte in 1852 and is part of the diverse genus Bembidion, which contains numerous similar-looking species often requiring close examination for accurate identification.
Bembidion striola
Bembidion striola is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It belongs to the large genus Bembidion, which comprises numerous small predatory beetles. The species was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1852. Distribution records indicate presence in Alaska, Canada, and the contiguous United States.
Bembidion vile
Bembidion vile is a small ground beetle in the family Carabidae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1852. It belongs to the diverse genus Bembidion, which comprises hundreds of species of small carabid beetles found across the Northern Hemisphere. The species has been documented in North America with records from both the United States and Canada. Like other members of its genus, it is likely associated with moist or riparian habitats, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Boschella fasciata
Boschella fasciata is a species of checkered beetle in the family Cleridae. It was described by LeConte in 1852 and is currently accepted as valid. The species is known from North America, with records from British Columbia, Canada. It belongs to the genus Boschella, which is part of the diverse Cleridae family of predatory beetles commonly known as checkered beetles.
Brathinus nitidus
ocellate rove beetle
Brathinus nitidus is a small rove beetle species in the family Staphylinidae, described by J.L. LeConte in 1852. It belongs to the subfamily Omaliinae and is characterized by the presence of ocelli—simple eyes in addition to the compound eyes—hence its common name 'ocellate rove beetle'. The species is native to eastern North America, with documented occurrences in both the United States and Canada.
Brathinus varicornis
Brathinus varicornis is a species of rove beetle in the family Staphylinidae, subfamily Omaliinae. It was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1852. The species occurs in northeastern North America, with records from Canada and the northeastern United States. Very few observations of this species have been documented, with only two records in iNaturalist as of the data cutoff.
Caerosternus
Caerosternus is a small genus of clown beetles in the family Histeridae, established by J.L. LeConte in 1852. The genus contains a single described species, Caerosternus americanus. As a member of Histeridae, it belongs to the group of beetles commonly known as clown beetles or hister beetles.
Cephennodes corporosus
Cephennodes corporosus is a species of rove beetle in the family Staphylinidae, subfamily Scydmaeninae. Originally described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1852 under the genus Sphex (a wasp genus), this species has since been reclassified to the beetle genus Cephennodes. It belongs to a group of minute rove beetles, with most members of this subfamily measuring less than 2 mm in length. The species is known from scattered records in the eastern and central United States.
Clivina punctulata
Clivina punctulata is a species of ground beetle in the subfamily Scaritinae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1852. It belongs to the genus Clivina, a group of small ground beetles characterized by fossorial (burrowing) adaptations. Very little specific information about this species' biology, habitat preferences, or distribution has been documented in readily accessible sources.
Ctenisodes pulvereus
ant-loving beetle
Ctenisodes pulvereus is a species of rove beetle in the subfamily Pselaphinae, commonly referred to as an ant-loving beetle. It was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1852 and is found in North America, with records from Arizona and California. Members of this subfamily are typically small, compact beetles associated with ant colonies.
Diomus amabilis
amiable lady
Diomus amabilis, commonly known as the amiable lady, is a species of lady beetle in the family Coccinellidae. It is native to North America, with distribution records from Canada including Nova Scotia and Québec. The species was first described by LeConte in 1852. As a member of the genus Diomus, it belongs to a group of small lady beetles that are generally less conspicuous than the larger, more commonly recognized Coccinellinae.
Diomus debilis
lady beetle
Diomus debilis is a small lady beetle in the family Coccinellidae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1852. The species is documented from North America and Oceania, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain sparse. Like other members of the genus Diomus, it is likely a predator of small arthropods, but direct observations of its feeding habits have not been published.
Elaphropus anthrax
Elaphropus anthrax is a small ground beetle in the family Carabidae, subfamily Trechinae. It belongs to a large genus of minute carabids often found in moist or riparian habitats. The species was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1852 and is known from western North America, including British Columbia and the western United States. Like other members of its genus, it is likely associated with sandy or gravelly substrates near water.
Ellychnia lacustris
Ellychnia lacustris is a species of firefly in the family Lampyridae, originally described by LeConte in 1852. The species is currently treated as a synonym of Photinus lacustris in modern taxonomic databases. Like other members of the genus Ellychnia, this species belongs to the group commonly known as "dark fireflies"—species that lack the bioluminescent organs characteristic of many lampyrids. The species has been recorded from North America.
Eupogonius pauper
Pauper Longhorned Beetle
Eupogonius pauper is a small longhorned beetle species in the family Cerambycidae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1852. It is known from the United States and Canada, with records extending from Manitoba and Ontario to the eastern United States. The species is associated with dead wood of various hardwood trees, including pawpaw (Asimina triloba). It belongs to the tribe Desmiphorini and is one of numerous small, brownish eupogonine species that are often difficult to distinguish without close examination.
Exochomus childreni guexi
Exochomus childreni guexi is a subspecies of lady beetle (Coccinellidae) described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1852. It belongs to the genus Exochomus, a group of lady beetles characterized by their elongated body form and often dark coloration with contrasting markings. The subspecies is recognized as part of the North American fauna, though specific biological details remain poorly documented in the literature.
Formicilla munda
antlike flower beetle
Formicilla munda is a species of antlike flower beetle in the family Anthicidae, first described by LeConte in 1852. The species occurs in both Central America and North America. Like other members of Anthicidae, it exhibits morphological adaptations resembling ants, a form of protective mimicry. The family is commonly known as antlike flower beetles due to this characteristic appearance.
Gloeosoma truncatus
Gloeosoma truncatus is a minute beetle in the family Corylophidae, commonly known as minute fungus beetles. The species was described by LeConte in 1852. Members of this family are typically associated with fungal growth and decaying organic matter. The genus Gloeosoma is characterized by its small size and distinctive body form among Corylophidae.
Goes
Goes is a genus of longhorn beetles (family Cerambycidae) established by LeConte in 1852. The genus belongs to the subfamily Lamiinae and tribe Monochamini. Members of this genus are wood-boring beetles whose larvae develop in living or recently dead trees. The genus has been recorded from North America, with distribution records from Vermont and other U.S. states.
Helichus basalis
Long-toed water beetle
Helichus basalis is a species of long-toed water beetle in the family Dryopidae. It is distributed across North America, with records from Canada (New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Québec) and the United States. As a member of Dryopidae, it is associated with aquatic or semi-aquatic habitats. The species was described by LeConte in 1852.
Hemiosus exilis
Hemiosus exilis is a species of water scavenger beetle in the family Hydrophilidae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1852. It belongs to the tribe Berosini within the subfamily Hydrophilinae. The species has been recorded from the southwestern United States (Arizona and Texas) and Mexico. As a member of the genus Hemiosus, it is associated with aquatic or semi-aquatic habitats, though specific ecological details for this species remain poorly documented in available literature.
Hypebaeus bicolor
Bicoloured Soft-winged Flower Beetle
Hypebaeus bicolor is a species of soft-winged flower beetle in the family Melyridae, first described by LeConte in 1852. It is characterized by its distinctive bicolored coloration and is found in western North America. The species belongs to a family known for soft, flexible elytra and flower-visiting habits. Limited specific information is available regarding its biology and ecology.
Ipochus fasciatus
Hairy Borer
Ipochus fasciatus is a longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae) first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1852. It occurs in Mexico and the United States. The species belongs to the subfamily Lamiinae and tribe Parmenini. Common name 'Hairy Borer' suggests pubescent body covering.
Laccophilus maculosus decipiens
Laccophilus maculosus decipiens is a subspecies of predaceous diving beetle in the family Dytiscidae. It belongs to the genus Laccophilus, a diverse group of small to medium-sized diving beetles commonly found in freshwater habitats. The subspecies was described by LeConte in 1852 and occurs in North America and Middle America. Like other members of its genus, it is adapted to aquatic life with modified hind legs for swimming.
Leconectes striatellus
Leconectes striatellus is a species of predaceous diving beetle in the family Dytiscidae. The species was originally described as Hydroporus striatellus by LeConte in 1852 and later transferred to the genus Leconectes. It occurs in freshwater aquatic habitats across North and Middle America. As a member of the subfamily Hydroporinae, it represents a lineage of small to medium-sized diving beetles.
Lepturges pictus
Lepturges pictus is a species of longhorn beetle in the subfamily Lamiinae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1852. It belongs to the tribe Acanthocinini and is part of the diverse genus Lepturges, which contains numerous small to medium-sized cerambycid beetles. The species is known from North America, with records from Canada (Ontario) and the United States.
Nematodes penetrans
Nematodes penetrans is a species of false click beetle in the family Eucnemidae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1852. The genus name 'Nematodes' refers to the thread-like or worm-like appearance of these beetles, not to nematode worms. As a member of the Eucnemidae, it belongs to a group of beetles commonly known as false click beetles, which are distinguished from true click beetles (Elateridae) by their reduced ability to produce the characteristic clicking sound. The species has been documented in eastern Canada and parts of the northeastern United States.
Notoxus apicalis
Notoxus apicalis is a species of monoceros beetle in the family Anthicidae, first described by LeConte in 1852. The species occurs in Central America and North America. Members of the genus Notoxus are commonly known as ant-like flower beetles due to their resemblance to ants in size, shape, and behavior. The specific epithet "apicalis" refers to a marking or feature at the apex, likely of the elytra or pronotum.
Notoxus subtilis
monoceros beetle
Notoxus subtilis is a species of monoceros beetle in the family Anthicidae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1852. The species belongs to a distinctive genus characterized by an elongated, forward-projecting process on the pronotum resembling a horn. It is distributed across North America with confirmed records from Canadian provinces including Alberta, Manitoba, and Ontario.
Ochthebius puncticollis
minute moss beetle
Ochthebius puncticollis is a species of minute moss beetle in the family Hydraenidae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1852. This small beetle is known from arid and semi-arid regions of southwestern North America, with records from Arizona, California, and Utah in the United States, as well as Mexico. Like other members of its genus, it is associated with moist microhabitats in otherwise dry environments, typically inhabiting the margins of streams, springs, and seeps where moss and algae grow.
Phaea canescens
Phaea canescens is a species of longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae) described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1852. It belongs to the subfamily Lamiinae and tribe Tetraopini. The species is known from the United States, though specific details about its biology, host associations, and ecology remain poorly documented in the available literature.
Scymnus consobrinus
consobrinous lady beetle
Scymnus consobrinus is a small lady beetle species in the family Coccinellidae, commonly known as the consobrinous lady beetle. It belongs to the subfamily Scymninae, a group often referred to as dusky lady beetles due to their typically subdued coloration compared to the bright patterns of larger coccinellids. The species was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1852 and is known to occur in North America. Like other members of Scymnus, it is likely a predator of small soft-bodied insects, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Scymnus socer
dusky lady beetle
Scymnus socer is a small lady beetle in the family Coccinellidae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1852. It belongs to the subfamily Scymninae, commonly known as dusky lady beetles, which are generally smaller and more cryptically colored than the familiar spotted lady beetles. The species is known from North America, though detailed biological information remains limited.
Sonoma isabellae
Sonoma isabellae is a small rove beetle in the family Staphylinidae, specifically within the subfamily Pselaphinae. It is classified as an "ant-loving beetle," indicating a myrmecophilous lifestyle. The species was described by J. L. LeConte in 1852 and is known from California and broader North America. As a member of the tribe Faronitae, it belongs to a group of beetles that are typically small, compact, and associated with ant colonies.
Sternidius misellus
Sternidius misellus is a small longhorned beetle (Cerambycidae) described by LeConte in 1852. The species belongs to the tribe Acanthocinini within the subfamily Lamiinae. It is one of numerous small, morphologically similar species in the genus Sternidius that have historically presented taxonomic challenges, with some species previously synonymized under broader concepts such as S. alpha before being revalidated. The genus is known for high variability in coloration and pattern across its range.
Tachys mordax
Tachys mordax is a small ground beetle in the family Carabidae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1852. The genus Tachys comprises diminutive, fast-running beetles commonly known as 'tiger beetles' or ground beetles, though Tachys species are typically smaller and less conspicuous than the classic tiger beetles of genus Cicindela. Like other members of its genus, T. mordax is likely adapted to open, sandy or disturbed habitats where it actively pursues small invertebrate prey. The species is recorded from the United States and is part of the diverse North American carabid fauna, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented in published literature.
Trichastylopsis albidus
Trichastylopsis albidus is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, subfamily Lamiinae. It is the sole member of the monotypic genus Trichastylopsis. The species was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1852. It is known from North America, with records from Mexico and the United States.
Urgleptes signatus
Urgleptes signatus is a species of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1852. It belongs to the subfamily Lamiinae and tribe Acanthocinini. The species is known from eastern North America, with records from Canada (New Brunswick, Ontario, Québec) and the United States. Like other members of the genus Urgleptes, it is a small to medium-sized cerambycid beetle. Specific details about its biology and ecology remain poorly documented in the available literature.