Lebia subrugosa
This record describes Lebia subrugosa (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
The head and pronotum are usually pale [reddish] but are infuscated [brownish] in some specimens. can usually be distinguished from the other pale sw.US species by the lateral dark vitta on the elytra; specimens with this vitta reduced to a postmedian spot resemble L. abdita (which is smaller and lacks a well-defined dark circumscutellar marking); L. guttula & L. perpallida are also largely pale but L. guttula has the apex of the elytra dark and L. perpallida lacks lateral dark markings on the elytra - Det. M. A. Quinn, 2018 (Fig. 39. Lebia fuscata ) Fig. 40. Lebia subrugosa
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
sw.US (s.AZ‒c.TX) to Guatemala - Map
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Lebia subrugosa Chaudoir 1870
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Lebia subrugosa. 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 subrugosa (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Peter W. Messer; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Lebia subrugosa
What is Lebia subrugosa?
Lebia subrugosa is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Lebia subrugosa?
The head and pronotum are usually pale [reddish] but are infuscated [brownish] in some specimens. can usually be distinguished from the other pale sw.US species by the lateral dark vitta on the elytra; specimens with this vitta reduced to a postmedian spot resemble L. abdita (which is smaller and lacks a well-defined dark circumscutellar marking); L. guttula & L. perpallida are also largely pale but L. guttula has the apex of the elytra dark and L. perpallida lacks lateral dark markings on the elytra - Det. M. A. Quinn, 2018 (Fig. 39. Lebia fuscata ) Fig. 40. Lebia subrugosa
Where is Lebia subrugosa found?
Range: sw.US (s.AZ‒c.TX) to Guatemala - Map