Amarochara forticornis
This record describes Amarochara forticornis (species). Recorded family: Staphylinidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Easily recognized among Canadian congeners by the distal antennomeres <2× as wide as long. Unique within the genus by having a distinct basal impression on abdominal tergite VI.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Staphylinoidea
- Family
- Staphylinidae (Rove Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Aleocharinae
- Tribe
- Aleocharini
- Genus
- Amarochara
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
native to the Palearctic, introduced in our area: reported in Ontario and illustrated in
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Amarochara forticornis (Lacordaire 1835)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Amarochara forticornis. 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 Amarochara forticornis (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Nicolas Bédard; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Amarochara forticornis
What is Amarochara forticornis?
Amarochara forticornis is a species in the family Staphylinidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Amarochara forticornis?
Easily recognized among Canadian congeners by the distal antennomeres <2× as wide as long. Unique within the genus by having a distinct basal impression on abdominal tergite VI.
Where is Amarochara forticornis found?
Range: native to the Palearctic, introduced in our area: reported in Ontario and illustrated in