Atheta longicornis
This record describes Atheta longicornis (species). Recorded family: Staphylinidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Staphylinoidea
- Family
- Staphylinidae (Rove Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Aleocharinae
- Tribe
- Athetini
- Genus
- Atheta
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Open habitats in dung, carrion, compost, and all kind of rotting organic substrates.
Geographic Range
Palearctic adventive in NA. CANADA: from NB to SK and BC; USA: CA, MN, OR.
Seasonal Activity
IV-X
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Atheta longicornis Gravenhorst (1802)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Atheta longicornis. 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 Atheta longicornis
How big is Atheta longicornis?
3.0–3.6 mm
Where is Atheta longicornis found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Open habitats in dung, carrion, compost, and all kind of rotting organic substrates. |
| Range | Palearctic adventive in NA. CANADA: from NB to SK and BC; USA: CA, MN, OR. |
When is Atheta longicornis active?
Atheta longicornis: seasonal activity - IV-X.