Lebia pumila
This record describes Lebia pumila (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Overall dark, with antennomere 3 usually pale; legs pale or dark (the latter resemble the non-metallic form of L. viridis ) the only member of the pumila group in our fauna
Wikipedia reference for Lebia pumila: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lebia_pumila.
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
Habitat
open places: vacant fields, sand and gravel pits, meadows, roadsides, forest edges and clearings; often on flowers (particularly Solidago ), bushes and trees
Geographic Range
transcontinental (BC‒NS to TX‒FL)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Lebia pumila Dejean 1831
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Lebia pumila. 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 pumila (4)
Photo credits: (c) Owen Strickland, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Owen Strickland | (c) Tom Murray, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Tom Murray | Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by Bbarnd , Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Lebia pumila
What is Lebia pumila?
Lebia pumila is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Lebia pumila?
2.5‒4.2 mm
How do you identify Lebia pumila?
Overall dark, with antennomere 3 usually pale; legs pale or dark (the latter resemble the non-metallic form of L. viridis )
Where is Lebia pumila found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | open places: vacant fields, sand and gravel pits, meadows, roadsides, forest edges and clearings; often on flowers (particularly Solidago ), bushes and trees |
| Range | transcontinental (BC‒NS to TX‒FL) |