Flohria subcoerulea
This record describes Flohria subcoerulea (species). Recorded family: Staphylinidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
The punctures of the head, thorax, and elytra are furnished with short hairs; those of the abdomen with longer ones; the antennae are one-fourth longer than the head, and considerably thickened externally, the outer joints being fully twice as wide as long. The form of body is still more slender than in Ocypus ater . ( 3 )
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Staphylinoidea
- Family
- Staphylinidae (Rove Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Staphylininae
- Tribe
- Staphylinini
- Genus
- Flohria
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
"Habitat unknown, once found in a litter sample"
Geographic Range
n. TX to C. Amer. - Map , plus recently recorded from AZ (BG data)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: coerule (L). 'blue'
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Flohria subcoerulea. 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 Flohria subcoerulea (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Flohria subcoerulea
What is Flohria subcoerulea?
Flohria subcoerulea is a species in the family Staphylinidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Flohria subcoerulea?
13 mm (Type)
How do you identify Flohria subcoerulea?
The punctures of the head, thorax, and elytra are furnished with short hairs; those of the abdomen with longer ones; the antennae are one-fourth longer than the head, and considerably thickened externally, the outer joints being fully twice as wide as long. The form of body is still more slender than in Ocypus ater . ( 3 )
Where is Flohria subcoerulea found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Habitat unknown, once found in a litter sample |
| Range | n. TX to C. Amer. - Map , plus recently recorded from AZ (BG data) |