Gyrohypnus angustatus
This record describes Gyrohypnus angustatus (species). Recorded family: Staphylinidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | Length 6 to7 mm. |
| Head | Head black. |
| Pronotum | Pronotum black to dark brown, sometimes paler around the margins. |
| Elytra | Elytra usually brown, occasionally darker or even black. Abdominal tergites usually dark brown. |
| Legs | Legs brown to dark brown. |
| Antennae | Antennae brown with segment 1 darker. Maxillary palps reddish with terminal segment slightly paler. Recorded from a wide variety of habitats including rotten wood, litter piles, moss, river banks etc. Widespread in Britain and one of the more frequently recorded species of Gyrohypnus . No additional images available for this species. |
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Staphylinoidea
- Family
- Staphylinidae (Rove Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Xantholininae
- Tribe
- Xantholinini
- Genus
- Gyrohypnus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Recorded from a wide variety of habitats including rotten wood, litter piles, moss, river banks etc.
Seasonal Activity
All year round.
Additional species information
Recorded status
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About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Gyrohypnus angustatus. 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 Gyrohypnus angustatus (2)
Frequently Asked Questions About Gyrohypnus angustatus
What is Gyrohypnus angustatus?
Gyrohypnus angustatus is a species in the family Staphylinidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Gyrohypnus angustatus?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | 6 to7 mm. |
| Head | Head black. |
| Pronotum | Pronotum black to dark brown, sometimes paler around the margins. |
| Elytra | Elytra usually brown, occasionally darker or even black. Abdominal tergites usually dark brown. |
| Legs | Legs brown to dark brown. |
| Antennae | Antennae brown with segment 1 darker. Maxillary palps reddish with terminal segment slightly paler. |
Where is Gyrohypnus angustatus found?
Habitat: Recorded from a wide variety of habitats including rotten wood, litter piles, moss, river banks etc.
When is Gyrohypnus angustatus active?
Gyrohypnus angustatus: seasonal activity - All year round..