Leconte-1857
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Acupalpus tener
A small ground beetle in the family Carabidae, originally described by LeConte in 1857. Currently treated as a synonym of Anthracus tener. The species is part of the tribe Stenolophini, a group of small carabid beetles commonly found in various terrestrial habitats.
Aegialia crassa
Aegialia crassa is a species of scarab beetle in the family Scarabaeidae, subfamily Aegialiinae. It was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1857. The species belongs to a genus of small dung beetles typically associated with sandy coastal habitats. Records indicate it occurs in western North America from British Columbia south to California.
Altica prasina
Altica prasina is a flea beetle species in the family Chrysomelidae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1857. The specific epithet "prasina" derives from Latin, meaning leek-green, likely referencing its coloration. As a member of the genus Altica, it possesses the enlarged hind femora characteristic of flea beetles, enabling jumping locomotion. The species occurs in North America, though detailed biological studies remain limited.
Bradycellus californicus
Small California Harp Ground Beetle
Bradycellus californicus is a small ground beetle in the family Carabidae, first described by LeConte in 1857. It is native to western North America, with documented occurrences in California and surrounding regions. The species belongs to the genus Bradycellus, a group of small carabid beetles commonly referred to as harp ground beetles. Based on iNaturalist records, it has been observed at least 87 times, suggesting it is not exceptionally rare but may be under-recorded due to its small size and ground-dwelling habits.
Chaetocnema irregularis
Chaetocnema irregularis is a species of flea beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. It is native to North America, with documented records from western Canada including Alberta, British Columbia, and Manitoba. Like other members of the genus Chaetocnema, it belongs to the subfamily Alticinae and possesses the enlarged hind femora characteristic of flea beetles that enable jumping locomotion.
Clivina punctigera
Clivina punctigera is a species of ground beetle in the subfamily Scaritinae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1857. The genus Clivina comprises small, fossorial ground beetles characterized by their compact bodies and fossorial (burrowing) adaptations. Like other members of Scaritinae, this species likely exhibits morphological traits associated with subterranean or soil-dwelling habits, though specific details for C. punctigera remain poorly documented.
Dyschirius pilosus
Dyschirius pilosus is a small ground beetle in the subfamily Scaritinae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1857. The specific epithet "pilosus" refers to hairiness, a trait common among members of this genus. Like other Dyschirius species, it is likely associated with moist or riparian habitats where it preys on small invertebrates. The species has been documented across North America, with records from both Canada and the United States.
Dyschirius setosus
Dyschirius setosus is a species of ground beetle in the subfamily Scaritinae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1857. It belongs to a large genus of small, typically dark-colored ground beetles. The specific epithet 'setosus' suggests the species may be characterized by conspicuous setae (bristles), though detailed morphological descriptions are limited in available sources.
Dyschirius truncatus
Dyschirius truncatus is a small ground beetle species in the family Carabidae, subfamily Scaritinae. It was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1857 and is native to North America, with records from Alaska, Canada, the United States, and Middle America. As a member of the genus Dyschirius, it belongs to a group of beetles commonly known as minute ground beetles that are typically associated with moist soil habitats.
Eleodes humeralis
Eleodes humeralis is a species of darkling beetle in the family Tenebrionidae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1857. It belongs to the large genus Eleodes, commonly known as clown beetles or desert stink beetles, which are characterized by their defensive posture of standing on their head and raising their abdomen when disturbed. The species name refers to the humeral (shoulder) region of the elytra. Records indicate it occurs in western North America, including British Columbia, Canada.
Helops laetus
Helops laetus is a species of darkling beetle in the family Tenebrionidae, described by LeConte in 1857. It belongs to the genus Helops, a group of darkling beetles found in western North America. The species is known from British Columbia, Canada. Darkling beetles in this genus are typically associated with forested habitats and are characterized by their elongated body form and relatively long antennae compared to some other tenebrionid genera.
Liotrichus umbripennis
Liotrichus umbripennis is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae. It is known from western Canada, with records from Alberta and British Columbia. As a member of Elateridae, it possesses the characteristic clicking mechanism for righting itself when overturned. The species was described by LeConte in 1857.
Lytta childi
Lytta childi is a blister beetle in the family Meloidae, classified within the subgenus Poreospasta of the genus Lytta. The species was described by LeConte in 1857 and is known from western North America. Like other Lytta species, it produces cantharidin, a defensive compound toxic to vertebrates. The species is represented in museum collections with 126 specimens at the Entomology Research Museum, indicating it is moderately well-collected but not extensively studied in published literature.
Peritelopsis globiventris
Peritelopsis globiventris is a species of broad-nosed weevil in the family Curculionidae, first described by LeConte in 1857 under the basionym Ptochus globiventris. It belongs to the tribe Peritelini within the subfamily Entiminae, a group characterized by short, broad rostra. The species is known from California and has been documented in association with host plants, though specific details remain limited in available literature.
Ptinus interruptus
Ptinus interruptus is a species of spider beetle in the family Ptinidae. It is native to North America. The species was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1857. Spider beetles in this genus are associated with stored products and dry organic materials.
Selatosomus suckleyi
Selatosomus suckleyi is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae, first described by LeConte in 1857. The species is recorded from British Columbia, Canada, based on distribution data. As a member of the genus Selatosomus, it belongs to a group of beetles characterized by their ability to produce a clicking sound and jump when threatened, a trait enabled by a prosternal spine that fits into a mesosternal groove.