Aleochara lata
This record describes Aleochara lata (species). Recorded family: Staphylinidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
very robust, black species with strongly transverse antennomeres 5‒10
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
Adults on carrion and dung
Geographic Range
of Palaearctic origin, introduced & widespread in NA (QC‒ON to FL‒TX‒CA)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Aleochara lata Gravenhorst 1802
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Aleochara lata. 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 lata (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Brad Barnd; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , Boris Bueche , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Aleochara lata
What is Aleochara lata?
Aleochara lata is a species in the family Staphylinidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Aleochara lata?
4‒9 mm
How do you identify Aleochara lata?
very robust, black species with strongly transverse antennomeres 5‒10
Where is Aleochara lata found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Adults on carrion and dung |
| Range | of Palaearctic origin, introduced & widespread in NA (QC‒ON to FL‒TX‒CA) |