Apocellus analis
This record describes Apocellus analis (species). Recorded family: Staphylinidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | last key couplet: Sides of head parallel behind; base broadly truncate; prothorax trapezoidal [emphasis added] Rufo-testaceous, shining, smooth, last two dorsal segments of abdomen blackish [e. a.]. |
| Head | Head large, sides parallel behind the eyes, broadly truncate at base, hind angles rounded. Prothorax convex, wider than long, narrowed from the front angles to the base, sides straight, angles rounded [e. a.], base and inflexed flanks finely margined. |
| Elytra | Elytra convex, wider than the prothorax. Det. M. A. Quinn, 2026 Type Locality: Cal. |
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Staphylinoidea
- Family
- Staphylinidae (Rove Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Oxytelinae
- Tribe
- Oxytelini
- Genus
- Apocellus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
s.CA to c.TX - Map , plus one record from LA
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Apocellus analis LeConte 1877
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Apocellus analis. 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 Apocellus analis (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Margaret Thayer; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Apocellus analis
What is Apocellus analis?
Apocellus analis is a species in the family Staphylinidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Apocellus analis?
Length 2.6 mm
How do you identify Apocellus analis?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | last key couplet: Sides of head parallel behind; base broadly truncate; prothorax trapezoidal [emphasis added] Rufo-testaceous, shining, smooth, last two dorsal segments of abdomen blackish [e. a.]. |
| Head | Head large, sides parallel behind the eyes, broadly truncate at base, hind angles rounded. Prothorax convex, wider than long, narrowed from the front angles to the base, sides straight, angles rounded [e. a.], base and inflexed flanks finely margined. |
| Elytra | Elytra convex, wider than the prothorax. Det. M. A. Quinn, 2026 |
Where is Apocellus analis found?
Range: s.CA to c.TX - Map , plus one record from LA