Lebia tuckeri
This record describes Lebia tuckeri (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
very similar to rufopleura [restricted to TX]; among Lebia s.str. spp. occurring in sw. US from w. TX to so. CA only tuckeri and arizonica have metallic green elytra and a pale head and pronotum: in tuckeri the metepisternum is usually pale, in arizonica it is dark HOLOTYPE Type Locality: Tucson, Pima Co., Arizona
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
so. CA to w. TX - Map
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Lebia tuckeri. 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 tuckeri (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Lebia tuckeri
What is Lebia tuckeri?
Lebia tuckeri is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Lebia tuckeri?
very similar to rufopleura [restricted to TX]; among Lebia s.str. spp. occurring in sw. US from w. TX to so. CA only tuckeri and arizonica have metallic green elytra and a pale head and pronotum: in tuckeri the metepisternum is usually pale, in arizonica it is dark HOLOTYPE
Where is Lebia tuckeri found?
Range: so. CA to w. TX - Map