Amphotis ulkei
This record describes Amphotis ulkei (species). Recorded family: Nitidulidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Habitus Recently reported in Canada
Identification notes
Habitus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Cucujoidea
- Family
- Nitidulidae (Sap-feeding Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Nitidulinae
- Tribe
- Nitidulini
- Genus
- Amphotis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Myrmecophilous beetle associated with the nest of the following ant species : Crematogaster lineolata Formica schaufussi Formica integra F. truncicola obscuriventris
Geographic Range
e. NA (CAN: AB, US: MA south to SC)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Amphotis ulkei. 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 Amphotis ulkei
What is Amphotis ulkei?
Amphotis ulkei is a species in the family Nitidulidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Amphotis ulkei?
6.0-7.5 mm
How do you identify Amphotis ulkei?
Habitus
Where is Amphotis ulkei found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Myrmecophilous beetle associated with the nest of the following ant species : Crematogaster lineolata Formica schaufussi Formica integra F. truncicola obscuriventris |
| Range | e. NA (CAN: AB, US: MA south to SC) |