Cercyon haemorrhoidalis
This record describes Cercyon haemorrhoidalis (species). Recorded family: Hydrophilidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Size 2.5 to 3.1 mm. It is a very dark reddish brown, almost black looking in the field. Occurring in herbivore dung in just about any situation, but they may also be found in various types of decaying vegetable matter. Widely distributed, occurring quite frequently throughout mainland Britain.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Hydrophiloidea
- Family
- Hydrophilidae (Water Scavenger Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Sphaeridiinae
- Tribe
- Megasternini
- Genus
- Cercyon
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Occurring in herbivore dung in just about any situation, but they may also be found in various types of decaying vegetable matter.
Seasonal Activity
Become active from early spring.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Widely distributed, occurring quite frequently throughout mainland Britain.
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Cercyon haemorrhoidalis. 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 Cercyon haemorrhoidalis (6)
Frequently Asked Questions About Cercyon haemorrhoidalis
What is Cercyon haemorrhoidalis?
Cercyon haemorrhoidalis is a species in the family Hydrophilidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Cercyon haemorrhoidalis?
2.5 to 3.1 mm. It is a very dark reddish brown, almost black looking in the field.
Where is Cercyon haemorrhoidalis found?
Habitat: Occurring in herbivore dung in just about any situation, but they may also be found in various types of decaying vegetable matter.
When is Cercyon haemorrhoidalis active?
Cercyon haemorrhoidalis: seasonal activity - Become active from early spring..