Lebia calliope
This record describes Lebia calliope (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Elytra - Disc dark with pale markings (fig. 47) - Fig. 47 Casey's Type Casey's type, coll'ed by Wickham, from Brownsville, TX
Wikipedia reference for Lebia calliope: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lebia_calliope.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Adephaga
- Family
- Carabidae (Ground Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Harpalinae
- Tribe
- Lebiini
- Genus
- Lebia (Colorful Foliage Ground Beetles)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
southmost TX (Hidalgo & Cameron Co.) to Guatemala - Map
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Lebia calliope Bates 1883
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Lebia calliope. 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 Lebia calliope (5)
Photo credits: (c) Mike Quinn, San Marcos, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Mike Quinn, San Marcos | (c) Joseph Connors, all rights reserved, uploaded by Joseph Connors | (c) DinGo OcTavious, all rights reserved, uploaded by DinGo OcTavious | Contributed by Mike Quinn; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Lebia calliope
What is Lebia calliope?
Lebia calliope is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Lebia calliope?
5.5 mm
How do you identify Lebia calliope?
Elytra - Disc dark with pale markings (fig. 47) - Fig. 47 Casey's Type
Where is Lebia calliope found?
Range: southmost TX (Hidalgo & Cameron Co.) to Guatemala - Map