Aleochara bimaculata
This record describes Aleochara bimaculata (species). Recorded family: Staphylinidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Staphylinoidea
- Family
- Staphylinidae (Rove Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Aleocharinae
- Tribe
- Aleocharini
- Genus
- Aleochara
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Open and treed habitats in feces, carcasses, decaying fungi, moss, and leaf litter.
Geographic Range
Widely distributed in NA from AB to NS and southward to Mexico
Seasonal Activity
I–XI (mainly summer months)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Diptera larvae Muscidae: Haematobia irritans , Musca autumnalis , Orthellia sp., Orthellia caesarion ; Sarcophagidae: Sarcophaga sp., Ravinia querula
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Aleochara bimaculata Gravenhorst, 1802
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Aleochara bimaculata. 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 Aleochara bimaculata (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Pierrick BLOIN
Frequently Asked Questions About Aleochara bimaculata
How big is Aleochara bimaculata?
4.0–8.0 mm
Where is Aleochara bimaculata found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Open and treed habitats in feces, carcasses, decaying fungi, moss, and leaf litter. |
| Range | Widely distributed in NA from AB to NS and southward to Mexico |
What does Aleochara bimaculata eat?
The diet of the Aleochara bimaculata includes Diptera larvae Muscidae: Haematobia irritans , Musca autumnalis , Orthellia sp., Orthellia caesarion ; Sarcophagidae: Sarcophaga sp., Ravinia querula.
When is Aleochara bimaculata active?
Aleochara bimaculata: seasonal activity - I–XI (mainly summer months).