Lebia cymindoides
This record describes Lebia cymindoides (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
large rufo-testaceous humeral spot - typical pattern Variation - The extent of the pale elytral markings varies from entirely absent (except for the lateral margins) to covering the anterior three fourths of the lateral areas of the disc. Usually only a small humeral pale marking is present. Notes- As Lebia scapula occurs in Mexico as well as Arizona (specimens seen from Puebla, Mexico) the Mexican populations may be known under a different and possibly earlier name. The description of Lebia cymindoides Bates fits very well and the two may prove to be the same. If so the name cymindoides will have priority. However, until the type of cymindoides and possibly other species can be checked I prefer to use the name scapula . (Madge 1967)
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
AZ‒w.TX to s. Mex. - Map ( 4 ) ( 5 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Lebia cymindoides Bates, 1883
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Lebia cymindoides. 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 cymindoides (8)
Photo credits: (c) solomon v. hendrix, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by solomon v. hendrix | (c) Mike Quinn, San Marcos, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Mike Quinn, San Marcos | (c) Steven Wang, all rights reserved, uploaded by Steven Wang | (c) James Bailey, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by James Bailey | (c) assmann, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by assmann | Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , Peter Messer , Thrasher
Frequently Asked Questions About Lebia cymindoides
What is Lebia cymindoides?
Lebia cymindoides is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Lebia cymindoides?
elytra 2.76‒3.52 mm
How do you identify Lebia cymindoides?
large rufo-testaceous humeral spot - typical pattern Variation - The extent of the pale elytral markings varies from entirely absent (except for the lateral margins) to covering the anterior three fourths of the lateral areas of the disc. Usually only a small humeral pale marking is present.
Where is Lebia cymindoides found?
Range: AZ‒w.TX to s. Mex. - Map ( 4 ) ( 5 )