Ilyobates bennetti
This record describes Ilyobates bennetti (species). Recorded family: Staphylinidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Staphylinoidea
- Family
- Staphylinidae (Rove Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Aleocharinae
- Tribe
- Oxypodini
- Genus
- Ilyobates
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Synanthropic habitats such as urban meadows, lawns, fallow areas, gardens, strip mines, and in pioneer vegetation; it is also found in swamps, bogs, flood plains, riverbanks, meadows, grasslands, in leaf litter, moss, grass, compost, rotting debris, and under reeds and ferns.
Geographic Range
native to the Palaearctic, adventive in eastern Canada (NF to ON)
Seasonal Activity
VI–VIII
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Ilyobates bennetti Donisthorpe 1914
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Ilyobates bennetti. 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 Ilyobates bennetti (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Nicolas Bédard; Additional contributions by v belov , pierrickb
Frequently Asked Questions About Ilyobates bennetti
How big is Ilyobates bennetti?
2.5–3.7 mm
Where is Ilyobates bennetti found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Synanthropic habitats such as urban meadows, lawns, fallow areas, gardens, strip mines, and in pioneer vegetation; it is also found in swamps, bogs, flood plains, riverbanks, meadows, grasslands, in leaf litter, moss, grass, compost, rotting debris, and under reeds and ferns. |
| Range | native to the Palaearctic, adventive in eastern Canada (NF to ON) |
When is Ilyobates bennetti active?
Ilyobates bennetti: seasonal activity - VI–VIII.