Chevrolatia amoena
This record describes Chevrolatia amoena (species). Recorded family: Staphylinidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Dorsal ridge of longitudinal carina at posterior margin of pronotum blunt or slightly expanded Det. Don Chandler, 2018 Type locality: New York A total of 233 specimens were examined by O'Keefe
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Staphylinoidea
- Family
- Staphylinidae (Rove Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Scydmaeninae
- Genus
- Chevrolatia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
mostly collected by berlesing leaf litter from pine and palmetto, but they have also been collected from oak, maple, and beech litters, and from sphagnum moss
Geographic Range
e.NA to AB (QC‒s.FL to AB‒e.TX) - Map (BG data) , common in low land areas from s.FL to Wash., D.C.; long series (24 spmns) coll'ed in e.Okla
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Chevrolatia amoena LeConte 1866
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Chevrolatia amoena. 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 Chevrolatia amoena (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Bbarnd , Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Chevrolatia amoena
What is Chevrolatia amoena?
Chevrolatia amoena is a species in the family Staphylinidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Chevrolatia amoena?
1.63-1.80 mm long
How do you identify Chevrolatia amoena?
Dorsal ridge of longitudinal carina at posterior margin of pronotum blunt or slightly expanded Det. Don Chandler, 2018
Where is Chevrolatia amoena found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | mostly collected by berlesing leaf litter from pine and palmetto, but they have also been collected from oak, maple, and beech litters, and from sphagnum moss |
| Range | e.NA to AB (QC‒s.FL to AB‒e.TX) - Map (BG data) , common in low land areas from s.FL to Wash., D.C.; long series (24 spmns) coll'ed in e.Okla |