Epicauta liebecki
This record describes Epicauta liebecki (species). Recorded family: Meloidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
elytra brown, with paler margins; legs rufous with black tips to segments. male antennal segments 1 and 2 together longer than 3 to 11 together Det. Boris Büche, 2021
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Tenebrionoidea
- Family
- Meloidae (Blister Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Meloinae
- Tribe
- Epicautini
- Genus
- Epicauta
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
s. CA-AZ / nw. Mex. - Map
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Epicauta liebecki Werner 1944
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Epicauta liebecki. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Coleoptera is the largest order of insects with over 400,000 described species, representing ~25% of all known animal species and ~40% of all insects. In the U.S. alone, nearly 30,000 beetle species have been identified.
Ecological role of the group
Beetles are prominent decomposers, especially in forests, breaking down dead wood and recycling nutrients. As predators, they reduce populations of pest insects. Many species are also important pollinators of flowering plants.
Economic and practical significance of the group
Beetles have major economic significance: leaf beetles (Chrysomelidae) and weevils (Curculionoidea) are among the most destructive agricultural pests globally, costing billions annually, while predatory species like ladybugs provide natural pest control.
Recorded sources for this group: Britannica, Smithsonian, NCSU Entomology. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Epicauta liebecki (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Blaine Mathison; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Epicauta liebecki
What is Epicauta liebecki?
Epicauta liebecki is a species in the family Meloidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Epicauta liebecki?
elytra brown, with paler margins; legs rufous with black tips to segments. male antennal segments 1 and 2 together longer than 3 to 11 together Det. Boris Büche, 2021
Where is Epicauta liebecki found?
Range: s. CA-AZ / nw. Mex. - Map