Bledius cognatus 0
Bledius cognatus
This record describes Bledius cognatus (species). Recorded family: Staphylinidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | Color reddish brown. |
| Head | Head dark reddish brown, dorsum often paler. |
| Pronotum | Pronotum orangish brown to pale orange, darker than elytra. |
| Elytra | Elytra, legs, and antennae pale orange to yellowish brown, elytral epipleuron and disk concolorous. |
| Abdomen | Abdomen reddish brown to yellowish brown to orange. |
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
Geographic Range
TX-FL-NC - Map , most records from FL, one TX record from Burnet Co. (c.TX)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Bledius cognatus LeConte, 1877
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Bledius cognatus. 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 Bledius cognatus 0
What is Bledius cognatus 0?
Bledius cognatus 0 (Bledius cognatus) is a species in the family Staphylinidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Bledius cognatus 0?
Length 2.5 to 3.1 mm
How do you identify Bledius cognatus 0?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | Color reddish brown. |
| Head | Head dark reddish brown, dorsum often paler. |
| Pronotum | Pronotum orangish brown to pale orange, darker than elytra. |
| Elytra | Elytra, legs, and antennae pale orange to yellowish brown, elytral epipleuron and disk concolorous. |
| Abdomen | Abdomen reddish brown to yellowish brown to orange. |
Where is Bledius cognatus 0 found?
Range: TX-FL-NC - Map , most records from FL, one TX record from Burnet Co. (c.TX)