Brachygluta abdominalis
This record describes Brachygluta abdominalis (species). Recorded family: Staphylinidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | Uniformly reddish brown, with head and pronotum each with three pits; pronotal pits about equal in size, pubescent. |
| Head | Head squarish, wide as prothorax, with antennae half as long as body. |
| Pronotum | Pronotum not very convex, widest at middle, with two pits on sides at base clearly visible from above. |
| Elytra | elytra together slightly wider than long, each with prominent humeri. |
| Abdomen | Abdomen of male with tergites 1–3 distinctly lobed on hind margins, those on 1 swollen, broadly rounded. |
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Staphylinoidea
- Family
- Staphylinidae (Rove Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Pselaphinae
- Tribe
- Brachyglutini
- Genus
- Brachygluta
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Adults found under leaf litter and stones, or in mosses along ponds, marshes and streams
Geographic Range
Atlantic Coast, Maritime Canada to GA
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Brachygluta abdominalis (Aubé 1833)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Brachygluta abdominalis. 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 Brachygluta abdominalis (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by Robert Lord Zimlich , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Brachygluta abdominalis
What is Brachygluta abdominalis?
Brachygluta abdominalis is a species in the family Staphylinidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Brachygluta abdominalis?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | Uniformly reddish brown, with head and pronotum each with three pits; pronotal pits about equal in size, pubescent. |
| Head | Head squarish, wide as prothorax, with antennae half as long as body. |
| Pronotum | Pronotum not very convex, widest at middle, with two pits on sides at base clearly visible from above. |
| Elytra | elytra together slightly wider than long, each with prominent humeri. |
| Abdomen | Abdomen of male with tergites 1–3 distinctly lobed on hind margins, those on 1 swollen, broadly rounded. |
Where is Brachygluta abdominalis found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Adults found under leaf litter and stones, or in mosses along ponds, marshes and streams |
| Range | Atlantic Coast, Maritime Canada to GA |