Lebia (Loxopeza) atriventris Say 1823  

According to Lindroth (1969) found in meadows and open forests often associated with the chrysomelid Zygogramma heterothecae which might be its host in the southern states. However, only Z. suturalis is common in the D.C. area, although I [Erwin] find no records from the Island. These Lebia beetles are fully winged and fly; they are attracted to lights. Several examples were collected on the Island between 1902 and 1911 (HSB, EAS, HSB & EAS). There are no recent records. No teneral specimens seen. Adults were collected in April, May, June, and August. Hibernation takes place as an adult. Larochelle (1972a) collected a specimen under bark of a rotten tree stump in mid-November in Quebec, and (1974b) on "mounds along edges of wooden areas; swampy areas, in clumps of moss and grass...in a field, under stones or dead leaves" in October and November in Quebec. Total length, 5.4 to 8.0 mm (6.7).

Synonyms: Lebia enormis, (Casey), 1920