Acylophorus flavicollis
This record describes Acylophorus flavicollis (species). Recorded family: Staphylinidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Very easy to recognize among the North American species of the genus by the coloration of the pronotum.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Staphylinoidea
- Family
- Staphylinidae (Rove Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Staphylininae
- Tribe
- Staphylinini
- Genus
- Acylophorus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
NY-MI, south to TX-NM - Map , particularly common in e. KS
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Acylophorus flavicollis Sachse, 1852
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Acylophorus flavicollis. 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 Acylophorus flavicollis (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Curt H.; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Acylophorus flavicollis
What is Acylophorus flavicollis?
Acylophorus flavicollis is a species in the family Staphylinidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Acylophorus flavicollis?
Very easy to recognize among the North American species of the genus by the coloration of the pronotum.
Where is Acylophorus flavicollis found?
Range: NY-MI, south to TX-NM - Map , particularly common in e. KS