Aleochara depressa
This record describes Aleochara depressa (species). Recorded family: Staphylinidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Pronotum | Pronotum opaque due to dense microsculpture; usually all black, legs and elytra may be partly paler. |
| Antennae | Antennae slender for genus. |
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
cactus rot
Geographic Range
CA - AZ / Mexico - Guatemala - Map
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Aleochara depressa Sharp, 1883
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Aleochara depressa. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Aleochara depressa
What is Aleochara depressa?
Aleochara depressa is a species in the family Staphylinidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Aleochara depressa?
4 - 6 mm
How do you identify Aleochara depressa?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Pronotum | Pronotum opaque due to dense microsculpture; usually all black, legs and elytra may be partly paler. |
| Antennae | Antennae slender for genus. |
Where is Aleochara depressa found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | cactus rot |
| Range | CA - AZ / Mexico - Guatemala - Map |