Lebia cyanipennis
This record describes Lebia cyanipennis (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
two color forms: a dark form with the prothorax dark like the frons, and a light form with prothorax pale (intermediate specimens occur). In most specimens from SK-AB-MT which always seem to be the pale form, the frons is reddish brown (not the usual black)
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
w. NA (SK-BC to NM-CA) - Map , most common in Calif.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Lebia cyanipennis Dejean 1831
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Lebia cyanipennis. 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 cyanipennis (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Lebia cyanipennis
What is Lebia cyanipennis?
Lebia cyanipennis is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Lebia cyanipennis?
two color forms: a dark form with the prothorax dark like the frons, and a light form with prothorax pale (intermediate specimens occur). In most specimens from SK-AB-MT which always seem to be the pale form, the frons is reddish brown (not the usual black)
Where is Lebia cyanipennis found?
Range: w. NA (SK-BC to NM-CA) - Map , most common in Calif.