This record describes Lebia deceptrix (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
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The elytral disc is typically bright blue, rarely with a greenish tinge. Type Locality: Pena Blanca, Santa Cruz Co., Ariz., 4000', August 11, 1960, at light, G. E. Ball family and R.B. Madge.
Wikipedia reference for Lebia deceptrix: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lebia deceptrix.
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
so. AZ, w. TX - Map
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Lebia deceptrix Madge 1967
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Lebia deceptrix. 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lebia deceptrix
What is Lebia deceptrix?
Lebia deceptrix is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Lebia deceptrix?
The elytral disc is typically bright blue, rarely with a greenish tinge.
