Lebia insulata 0
Lebia insulata
This record describes Lebia insulata (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
easily recognized by its elytral pattern. The only other species in which the pattern is similar (especially in the shape of the pale apical marking of the elytra) are fuscata and subrugosa , both allopatric to insulata . Fig. 38. Lebia insulata Type locality: Esperanza Ranch, Brownsville, Cameron Co., Texas known only from 20 specimens coll'ed at type locality
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 (Cameron Co.) - Map
Seasonal Activity
Type (and paratypes?) coll'ed in June
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Lebia insulata Madge, 1967
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Lebia insulata. 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 insulata 0 (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Lebia insulata 0
What is Lebia insulata 0?
Lebia insulata 0 (Lebia insulata) is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Lebia insulata 0?
easily recognized by its elytral pattern. The only other species in which the pattern is similar (especially in the shape of the pale apical marking of the elytra) are fuscata and subrugosa , both allopatric to insulata . Fig. 38. Lebia insulata
Where is Lebia insulata 0 found?
Range: southmost TX (Cameron Co.) - Map
When is Lebia insulata 0 active?
Lebia insulata 0: seasonal activity - Type (and paratypes?) coll'ed in June.