Cafius canescens
This record describes Cafius canescens (species). Recorded family: Staphylinidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
useful in photo discrimination of C. canescens/seminitens is the nature of acrocostal sutures on abdomen (the fine line bordering the anteriour margin of terga): straight in C. canescens , wavy in C. seminitens ; well seen: (different habitus is purely sexual!) Detailed description of C. canescens from Orth & Moore here .
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Staphylinoidea
- Family
- Staphylinidae (Rove Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Staphylininae
- Tribe
- Staphylinini
- Genus
- Cafius
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
AK to Baja
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Cafius canescens (Mäklin 1852)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Cafius canescens. 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 Cafius canescens (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Boris Bueche , Aaron Schusteff
Frequently Asked Questions About Cafius canescens
What is Cafius canescens?
Cafius canescens is a species in the family Staphylinidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Cafius canescens?
useful in photo discrimination of C. canescens/seminitens is the nature of acrocostal sutures on abdomen (the fine line bordering the anteriour margin of terga): straight in C. canescens , wavy in C. seminitens ; well seen: (different habitus is purely sexual!)
Where is Cafius canescens found?
Range: AK to Baja