Volinus sticticus
This record describes Volinus sticticus (species). Recorded family: Scarabaeidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Around 5mm with characteristic black streaks on yellow/brown elytra. The pronotum generally has yellow side borders and a very fine beaded margin along the base. Fields where horses and cattle are kept. Breeds on dung, particularly from cows and horses. No additional images available for this species.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera
- Family
- Scarabaeidae
- Genus
- Volinus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Fields where horses and cattle are kept.
Seasonal Activity
It is most numerous in the spring.
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Breeds on dung, particularly from cows and horses.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Relatively common in England and Wales.
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Volinus sticticus. 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 Volinus sticticus
What is Volinus sticticus?
Volinus sticticus is a species in the family Scarabaeidae, within the order Coleoptera.
Where is Volinus sticticus found?
Habitat: Fields where horses and cattle are kept.
When is Volinus sticticus active?
Volinus sticticus: seasonal activity - It is most numerous in the spring..
What is the life cycle of a Volinus sticticus?
Breeds on dung, particularly from cows and horses.