Bledius actitus
This record describes Bledius actitus (species). Recorded family: Staphylinidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
apex of elytra yellow Type Locality: Copano Bay, 9 miles north of Rockport, Aransas Co., Texas, from a sand flat near the beach. Paratypes: 40 females and 33 males, with same collection data as holotype.
Identification notes
apex of elytra yellow
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Staphylinoidea
- Family
- Staphylinidae (Rove Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Oxytelinae
- Tribe
- Blediini
- Genus
- Bledius
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
known only from a moist, saline sand flat at the type locality
Seasonal Activity
May
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Bledius actitus (Herman)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Bledius actitus. 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 Bledius actitus (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Bledius actitus
What is Bledius actitus?
Bledius actitus is a species in the family Staphylinidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Bledius actitus?
Length: 1.7 to 2.5 mm
How do you identify Bledius actitus?
apex of elytra yellow
Where is Bledius actitus found?
Habitat: known only from a moist, saline sand flat at the type locality
When is Bledius actitus active?
Bledius actitus: seasonal activity - May.