Arianops kingi
This record describes Arianops kingi (species). Recorded family: Staphylinidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Distinguished in Barr's key in part by the shape of the abdomen: with sides subparallel along first tergite, then rather abruptly convergent to apex.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Staphylinoidea
- Family
- Staphylinidae (Rove Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Pselaphinae
- Tribe
- Jubini
- Genus
- Arianops
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Blount Co, AL
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Arianops kingi Barr, 1974
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Arianops kingi. 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 Arianops kingi (4)
Photo credits: Contributed by Curt H.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arianops kingi
What is Arianops kingi?
Arianops kingi is a species in the family Staphylinidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Arianops kingi?
Distinguished in Barr's key in part by the shape of the abdomen: with sides subparallel along first tergite, then rather abruptly convergent to apex.
Where is Arianops kingi found?
Range: Blount Co, AL