Bledius susae
This record describes Bledius susae (species). Recorded family: Staphylinidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | Color reddish brown and yellowish brown. |
| Head | Head and abdomen dark reddish brown. Prothorax reddish brown. |
| Elytra | Elytra and legs yellowish brown. Type Locality: Texas: Aransas County: 4 miles S Rockport, route 35, April 27, 1981, sand flat near road, collected by Lee Herman. Paratypes: Seventy males, 50 females, with same data as holotype |
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
type series collected from open, unvegetated sand flats adjacent to the road at some distance from the ocean.
Geographic Range
known from coastal TX at Aransas Co.: 9 mi. NW Rockport, Goose Island State Park, June; 4 mi. S Rockport, route 35, April.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Bledius susae Herman, 1983
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Bledius susae. 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 susae
What is Bledius susae?
Bledius susae is a species in the family Staphylinidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Bledius susae?
Length: 3.3 to 4.0 mm
How do you identify Bledius susae?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | Color reddish brown and yellowish brown. |
| Head | Head and abdomen dark reddish brown. Prothorax reddish brown. |
| Elytra | Elytra and legs yellowish brown. |
Where is Bledius susae found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | type series collected from open, unvegetated sand flats adjacent to the road at some distance from the ocean. |
| Range | known from coastal TX at Aransas Co.: 9 mi. NW Rockport, Goose Island State Park, June; 4 mi. S Rockport, route 35, April. |