Lebia pectita
This record describes Lebia pectita (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
The pale head and black-tipped femora separate L. pectita from all eastern spp. except L. vittata ; the non-furcate, black, sutural vitta and the incomplete basal ridge of the elytra of pectita distinguish these two Det. Peter W. Messer, 2010
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 to NM (NH-n.FL to KS-e.TX, NM-AZ) - Map , uncommon
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Lebia pectita Horn 1885
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Lebia pectita. 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 pectita (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Lebia pectita
What is Lebia pectita?
Lebia pectita is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Lebia pectita?
The pale head and black-tipped femora separate L. pectita from all eastern spp. except L. vittata ; the non-furcate, black, sutural vitta and the incomplete basal ridge of the elytra of pectita distinguish these two Det. Peter W. Messer, 2010
Where is Lebia pectita found?
Range: e. US to NM (NH-n.FL to KS-e.TX, NM-AZ) - Map , uncommon