Leconte-1862
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Androchirus
Androchirus is a genus of darkling beetles in the family Tenebrionidae. Species in this genus are found in western North America, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions. The genus was established by John Lawrence LeConte in 1862. Based on iNaturalist observations, the genus is moderately well-documented with over 500 records.
Aneflomorpha subpubescens
Aneflomorpha subpubescens is a species of longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae) described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1862. It belongs to the tribe Elaphidiini, a group characterized by larval development in dead or dying wood. The species occurs in North America, with records from the southwestern United States. Like other members of its genus, it is likely nocturnal and attracted to artificial light sources.
Apsena
Apsena is a genus of darkling beetles (family Tenebrionidae) described by LeConte in 1862. Species in this genus are found in the Nearctic region. The genus contains multiple species, with over 800 observations documented on iNaturalist. As with other tenebrionids, members of this genus are likely associated with arid or semi-arid environments, though specific ecological details remain limited in published literature.
Branchus
Branchus is a genus of darkling beetles in the family Tenebrionidae, subfamily Pimeliinae, and tribe Branchini. The genus was established by John Lawrence LeConte in 1862. It is placed within the speciose superfamily Tenebrionoidea, which includes many arid-adapted beetle lineages. The genus name derives from Greek mythology, though this etymological connection has no biological significance.
Capnochroa
comb-clawed beetles
Capnochroa is a genus of comb-clawed beetles established by LeConte in 1862. The genus contains at least two described species: C. fuliginosa and C. senilis. These beetles belong to the family Tenebrionidae, a large and diverse group of darkling beetles. The genus has been documented in the northeastern United States, with records from Vermont.
Centrodera sublineata
flower longhorn beetle
Centrodera sublineata is a species of flower longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae. It occurs in North America and is one of approximately 15 species in the genus Centrodera. The species was first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1862. Like other members of the subfamily Lepturinae, adults are likely associated with flowers where they feed on pollen and nectar.
Dioedus punctatus
Dioedus punctatus is a species of darkling beetle in the family Tenebrionidae, described by LeConte in 1862. It belongs to a genus of small to medium-sized beetles found primarily in North America. Like other members of Tenebrionidae, it is likely associated with decaying plant matter and soil habitats. The specific epithet 'punctatus' refers to punctation or spotting, suggesting distinctive surface markings on the elytra or pronotum.
Eurygeniinae
antlike flower beetles
Eurygeniinae is a subfamily of antlike flower beetles within the family Anthicidae, established by J.L. LeConte in 1862. The subfamily comprises approximately 12 genera and more than 50 described species. Members of this group are small beetles that exhibit morphological and behavioral convergence with ants, a characteristic shared with other Anthicidae.
Eutochia
Eutochia is a genus of darkling beetles in the family Tenebrionidae, established by LeConte in 1862. The genus contains relatively few described species and is characterized by its placement within the diverse tenebrionid radiation. Members of this genus are small to medium-sized beetles with the general body plan typical of many Tenebrionidae. The genus appears to be sparsely collected and poorly represented in biological collections.
Falsomordellistena hebraica
tumbling flower beetle
Falsomordellistena hebraica is a species of tumbling flower beetle in the family Mordellidae, first described by LeConte in 1862. The species is distributed across North America from Mexico to Canada, with documented occurrences in Canadian provinces including Manitoba, Ontario, and Québec. It is one of the more frequently observed members of its genus, with over 470 records on iNaturalist.
Glipostenoda ambusta
Glipostenoda ambusta is a species of tumbling flower beetle in the family Mordellidae. It was first described by LeConte in 1862. The species occurs in North America with records from Canada including British Columbia, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia. Like other members of Mordellidae, adults are likely associated with flowers where they feed on pollen.
Haplandrus
Haplandrus is a genus of darkling beetles (family Tenebrionidae) established by John Lawrence LeConte in 1862. The genus is native to North America and contains multiple species of small to medium-sized beetles. Based on iNaturalist records, the genus has been documented in approximately 359 observations, indicating moderate but not extensive field documentation. Species within this genus are part of the diverse tenebrionid fauna of arid and semi-arid regions.
Lacconotus punctatus
Lacconotus punctatus is a species of beetle in the family Mycteridae. It is native to North America, with confirmed records from eastern Canada including New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Québec. The species was described by LeConte in 1862. Very little is known about its biology or ecology.
Microtonus
Microtonus is a genus of beetles in the family Melandryidae, first described by LeConte in 1862. Members of this genus are small beetles associated with decaying wood and fungal habitats. The genus is documented through iNaturalist observations and taxonomic databases, though detailed biological studies remain limited.
Mordellistena cervicalis
Cervical Tumbling Flower Beetle
Mordellistena cervicalis is a small beetle species in the tumbling flower beetle family Mordellidae. It was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1862 and is known from eastern North America. The common name "Cervical Tumbling Flower Beetle" reflects both its anatomical features and the characteristic tumbling escape behavior of the family. The species has been recorded in multiple Canadian provinces and is relatively well-documented on citizen science platforms.
Neoclytus approximatus
Neoclytus approximatus is a longhorned beetle (Cerambycidae) described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1862. It is among the most uncommonly encountered longhorned beetles in North America, with a disjunct distribution across the Great Plains and scattered records from the eastern United States. The species' larval host plant remains unknown, making it one of the most elusive cerambycids on the continent.
Oplosia nubila
Oplosia nubila is a longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae) described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1862. It belongs to the subfamily Lamiinae and tribe Acanthoderini. The species is native to North America, with confirmed records from Canadian provinces including Manitoba, Ontario, and Québec. As with other members of its genus, it is a wood-boring beetle whose larvae develop in dead or decaying wood.
Pentaria fuscula
Pentaria fuscula is a small beetle species in the family Scraptiidae, described by LeConte in 1862. The species is known from western North America, with records from British Columbia, Canada. It belongs to the genus Pentaria, which comprises small, inconspicuous beetles often associated with decaying plant matter. Very little published information exists on the specific biology of this species.
Prateus fusculus
Prateus fusculus is a species of darkling beetle in the family Tenebrionidae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1862. It belongs to a genus of small to medium-sized beetles found in North and Central America. Very few observations exist, with only two records documented on iNaturalist. The species epithet "fusculus" suggests a dusky or dark coloration.
Stenochidus
Stenochidus is a genus of darkling beetles (family Tenebrionidae) established by LeConte in 1862. The genus is native to the Nearctic region. As with many tenebrionid genera, species within Stenochidus are generally associated with arid or semi-arid environments. The genus is represented by a modest number of observations, suggesting either restricted distribution, cryptic habits, or limited survey effort.
Tomoxia lineella
Tomoxia lineella is a small tumbling flower beetle in the family Mordellidae. First described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1862, this species is distributed across eastern North America. Its larvae develop in decaying pine wood, specifically within galleries of the ambrosia beetle Xyleborus affinis.