Eusphalerum aurifluum
This record describes Eusphalerum aurifluum (species). Recorded family: Staphylinidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Elytra long, esp. in female; antennae darker to tip. Differs from other such spp. in having a long last tarsomere.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Staphylinoidea
- Family
- Staphylinidae (Rove Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Omaliinae
- Tribe
- Eusphalerini
- Genus
- Eusphalerum
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
montane forest 800‒2,300 m
Geographic Range
CA: Sierra Nevada; AZ
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Eusphalerum aurifluum (Fauvel 1878)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Eusphalerum aurifluum. 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 Eusphalerum aurifluum (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Boris Büche; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Eusphalerum aurifluum
What is Eusphalerum aurifluum?
Eusphalerum aurifluum is a species in the family Staphylinidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Eusphalerum aurifluum?
Elytra long, esp. in female; antennae darker to tip. Differs from other such spp. in having a long last tarsomere.
Where is Eusphalerum aurifluum found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | montane forest 800‒2,300 m |
| Range | CA: Sierra Nevada; AZ |