Aloconota neocambrica
This record describes Aloconota neocambrica (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
- Geostibini
- Genus
- Aloconota
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Shaded areas along brooks, streams, and rivers in forests. Gravel bars and cobblestones in old-growth and mature mixed forests. Gravel and sand/clay mix near spring-fed brooks. Under rocks and gravel at riverside. Cobblestones near brook-river junction.
Geographic Range
CANADA: LB, NB, NF. USA: not recorded.
Seasonal Activity
VI–VIII
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Aloconota neocambrica Klimaszewski and Langor, 2011
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Aloconota neocambrica. 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 Aloconota neocambrica
How big is Aloconota neocambrica?
2.9–3.0 mm
Where is Aloconota neocambrica found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Shaded areas along brooks, streams, and rivers in forests. Gravel bars and cobblestones in old-growth and mature mixed forests. Gravel and sand/clay mix near spring-fed brooks. Under rocks and gravel at riverside. Cobblestones near brook-river junction. |
| Range | CANADA: LB, NB, NF. USA: not recorded. |
When is Aloconota neocambrica active?
Aloconota neocambrica: seasonal activity - VI–VIII.