Apocellus niger 0
Apocellus niger
This record describes Apocellus niger (species). Recorded family: Staphylinidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Moderately robust, convex; upper surface intense black throughout, except the elytral suture which is dark piceo-testaceons; antennas piceo-testaceous toward base, black toward tip; legs pale luteo-testaccous, femora shaded piceous in the outer half; pubescence extremely sparse; integuments highly polished. a very distinct species Type Locality: Galveston, Galveston Co., Texas
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
Upper Coast of TX - Map
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Apocellus niger Casey, 1886
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Apocellus niger. 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 Apocellus niger 0
What is Apocellus niger 0?
Apocellus niger 0 (Apocellus niger) is a species in the family Staphylinidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Apocellus niger 0?
Moderately robust, convex; upper surface intense black throughout, except the elytral suture which is dark piceo-testaceons; antennas piceo-testaceous toward base, black toward tip; legs pale luteo-testaccous, femora shaded piceous in the outer half; pubescence extremely sparse; integuments highly polished. a very distinct species
Where is Apocellus niger 0 found?
Range: Upper Coast of TX - Map