Ephelinus pallidus 0
Ephelinus pallidus
This record describes Ephelinus pallidus (species). Recorded family: Staphylinidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
The fuscous marks of the elytra consist of a sinuated vitta extending from the humerus to the tip near the suture; the external margin is also dark. Type Locality: Kansas
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Staphylinoidea
- Family
- Staphylinidae (Rove Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Omaliinae
- Tribe
- Coryphiini
- Genus
- Ephelinus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e. US - Map
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Ephelinus pallidus. 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 Ephelinus pallidus 0
What is Ephelinus pallidus 0?
Ephelinus pallidus 0 (Ephelinus pallidus) is a species in the family Staphylinidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Ephelinus pallidus 0?
The fuscous marks of the elytra consist of a sinuated vitta extending from the humerus to the tip near the suture; the external margin is also dark.
Where is Ephelinus pallidus 0 found?
Range: e. US - Map