Lebia marginicollis
This record describes Lebia marginicollis (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
our only Lebia with the elytra metallic and the rest of the body dark except for pale pronotal margins
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
e US, AZ (MI-IL to FL-TX, AZ) / Mex. to S. Amer. / W. Indies - Map , mostly AZ, s. Great Plains, and FL
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Lebia marginicollis Dejean 1825
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Lebia marginicollis. 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 marginicollis (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Lebia marginicollis
What is Lebia marginicollis?
Lebia marginicollis is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Lebia marginicollis?
our only Lebia with the elytra metallic and the rest of the body dark except for pale pronotal margins
Where is Lebia marginicollis found?
Range: e US, AZ (MI-IL to FL-TX, AZ) / Mex. to S. Amer. / W. Indies - Map , mostly AZ, s. Great Plains, and FL