Dacnochilus angularis
This record describes Dacnochilus angularis (species). Recorded family: Staphylinidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
colour pattern diagnostic apparent New U.S. Record
Identification notes
colour pattern diagnostic
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Staphylinoidea
- Family
- Staphylinidae (Rove Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Paederinae
- Tribe
- Lathrobiini
- Genus
- Dacnochilus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Palm forest (BG data)
Geographic Range
southmost TX (Cameron Co.) to Venezuela - Map (Sharp 1884)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Dacnochilus angularis. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dacnochilus angularis
What is Dacnochilus angularis?
Dacnochilus angularis is a species in the family Staphylinidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Dacnochilus angularis?
colour pattern diagnostic
Where is Dacnochilus angularis found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Palm forest (BG data) |
| Range | southmost TX (Cameron Co.) to Venezuela - Map (Sharp 1884) |