Coproporus laevis
This record describes Coproporus laevis (species). Recorded family: Staphylinidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
More or less unicolorous, pronotum smooth (lacking punctures & microsculpture), elytra with deep impression laterally and mostly impunctate except around the lateral impression.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Staphylinoidea
- Family
- Staphylinidae (Rove Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Tachyporinae
- Tribe
- Vatesini
- Genus
- Coproporus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
under bark taken in large numbers in Florida by treading dead vegetation along streams, swamps, and shallow lakes. The same technique used on nests of Florida water vole ( Neofiber alleni ) also resulted in many specimens.
Geographic Range
e. US (TX-FL-NJ-IL) / Mex. - Map
Seasonal Activity
Found throughout the year, but most common from March to August.
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Coproporus laevis. 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 Coproporus laevis (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Tim Moyer; Additional contributions by cotinis , Bbarnd , Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Coproporus laevis
What is Coproporus laevis?
Coproporus laevis is a species in the family Staphylinidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Coproporus laevis?
1.6 to 1.8 mm (head-elytra length)
How do you identify Coproporus laevis?
More or less unicolorous, pronotum smooth (lacking punctures & microsculpture), elytra with deep impression laterally and mostly impunctate except around the lateral impression.
Where is Coproporus laevis found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | under bark taken in large numbers in Florida by treading dead vegetation along streams, swamps, and shallow lakes. The same technique used on nests of Florida water vole ( Neofiber alleni ) also resulted in many specimens. |
| Range | e. US (TX-FL-NJ-IL) / Mex. - Map |
When is Coproporus laevis active?
Coproporus laevis: seasonal activity - Found throughout the year, but most common from March to August..