Lebasiella pallipes
This record describes Lebasiella pallipes (species). Recorded family: Cleridae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
This species has appeared but once in our lists under the name of pallipes and is not given in the Henshaw List. The species was stricken from our catalogues upon the supposition that it did not belong to our fauna, but that it was a species of Mexico, from which country Klug's type specimen is thought to have been sent. There can, however, be no doubt of its occurrence in our fauna as well as in that of Mexico. Dr. LeConte in describing nigripennis gave as the locality York County, Pennsylvania (collected by Dr. Melsheimer); Dr. Castle has since taken it in the Blue Mountains, Pennsylvania ( vide Ent. News, 1902, p. 61) ; the writer also has before him a specimen taken in Texas. This species should, therefore, be restored to our lists.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Cleroidea
- Family
- Cleridae (Checkered Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Orthopleurinae
- Genus
- Lebasiella
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
TX, PA, KS / Mex. (BG data)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Lebasiella pallipes. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Lebasiella pallipes
What is Lebasiella pallipes?
Lebasiella pallipes is a species in the family Cleridae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Lebasiella pallipes?
3 mm (BG data)
Where is Lebasiella pallipes found?
Range: TX, PA, KS / Mex. (BG data)