Agathidium hatchi
This record describes Agathidium hatchi (species). Recorded family: Leiodidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Large size (>3.5 mm), clavate antennae, relatively long postocular temporae, and male genitalia (bifurcate median lobe) are diagnostic.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Staphylinoidea
- Family
- Leiodidae (Round Fungus Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Leiodinae
- Tribe
- Agathidiini
- Genus
- Agathidium
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Oregon, New Brunswick , BC (BG, iNat records)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Agathidium hatchi (Wheeler)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Agathidium hatchi. 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 Agathidium hatchi (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Tim Loh
Frequently Asked Questions About Agathidium hatchi
What is Agathidium hatchi?
Agathidium hatchi is a species in the family Leiodidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Agathidium hatchi?
Large size (>3.5 mm), clavate antennae, relatively long postocular temporae, and male genitalia (bifurcate median lobe) are diagnostic.
Where is Agathidium hatchi found?
Range: Oregon, New Brunswick , BC (BG, iNat records)