Aleochara taeniata 0
Aleochara taeniata
This record describes Aleochara taeniata (species). Recorded family: Staphylinidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Elytra with orange band from humerus to sutural angle, sutural triangle and region of posteriour angles dark. This colour pattern shared by A. puberula only, which has furrows on tergites 1 - 3 shallower, their lateral rims not reaching over anterior 1/3.
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
Geographic Range
largely neotropical; CA - TX; Mexico - Brazil
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Aleochara taeniata Erichson, 1839
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Aleochara taeniata. 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 taeniata 0
What is Aleochara taeniata 0?
Aleochara taeniata 0 (Aleochara taeniata) is a species in the family Staphylinidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Aleochara taeniata 0?
3 - 7 mm
How do you identify Aleochara taeniata 0?
Elytra with orange band from humerus to sutural angle, sutural triangle and region of posteriour angles dark. This colour pattern shared by A. puberula only, which has furrows on tergites 1 - 3 shallower, their lateral rims not reaching over anterior 1/3.
Where is Aleochara taeniata 0 found?
Range: largely neotropical; CA - TX; Mexico - Brazil