Anotylus rugosus
This record describes Anotylus rugosus (species). Recorded family: Staphylinidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
A small black rove beetle with studded holes on both the short elytra and thorax area. Able to adapt to a wide range of environmental conditions and might be found in all kinds of decaying matter, waterside mud and leaf litter. All year round but most records seem to indicate the best time to find this species is March and April. Fairly frequent and widespread in Britain.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Staphylinoidea
- Family
- Staphylinidae (Rove Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Oxytelinae
- Tribe
- Oxytelini
- Genus
- Anotylus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Able to adapt to a wide range of environmental conditions and might be found in all kinds of decaying matter, waterside mud and leaf litter.
Seasonal Activity
All year round but most records seem to indicate the best time to find this species is March and April.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Fairly frequent and widespread in Britain.
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Anotylus rugosus. 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 Anotylus rugosus (9)
Frequently Asked Questions About Anotylus rugosus
What is Anotylus rugosus?
Anotylus rugosus is a species in the family Staphylinidae, within the order Coleoptera.
Where is Anotylus rugosus found?
Habitat: Able to adapt to a wide range of environmental conditions and might be found in all kinds of decaying matter, waterside mud and leaf litter.
When is Anotylus rugosus active?
Anotylus rugosus: seasonal activity - All year round but most records seem to indicate the best time to find this species is March and April..