Bledius rubiginosus 0
Bledius rubiginosus
This record describes Bledius rubiginosus (species). Recorded family: Staphylinidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
the only species of the semiferrugineus group in the US that has the head notably darker than the pronotum. The head is reddish black to reddish brown and the pronotum usually reddish orange or occasionally reddish brown. In instances where the pronotum is reddish brown the head is invariably much darker, almost black.
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
riparian, e.g. on moist, open, unvegetated parts of sand flats on the Arkansas River near Ponca City, Oklahoma
Geographic Range
s.MB to Rio Grande to se.US , common, 305 spmns
Seasonal Activity
Apr-Sept
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Bledius rubiginosus Erichson, 1840
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Bledius rubiginosus. 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 rubiginosus 0
What is Bledius rubiginosus 0?
Bledius rubiginosus 0 (Bledius rubiginosus) is a species in the family Staphylinidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Bledius rubiginosus 0?
Length 4.0 to 6.5 mm
How do you identify Bledius rubiginosus 0?
the only species of the semiferrugineus group in the US that has the head notably darker than the pronotum. The head is reddish black to reddish brown and the pronotum usually reddish orange or occasionally reddish brown. In instances where the pronotum is reddish brown the head is invariably much darker, almost black.
Where is Bledius rubiginosus 0 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | riparian, e.g. on moist, open, unvegetated parts of sand flats on the Arkansas River near Ponca City, Oklahoma |
| Range | s.MB to Rio Grande to se.US , common, 305 spmns |
When is Bledius rubiginosus 0 active?
Bledius rubiginosus 0: seasonal activity - Apr-Sept.