Lathrobium brunnipes
This record describes Lathrobium brunnipes (species). Recorded family: Staphylinidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Length around 10 mm. A very dark almost black rove beetle with orangey coloured legs. They generally inhabit leaf litter and other decaying matter. All year round but especially late spring to autumn. No additional images available for this species.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera
- Family
- Staphylinidae
- Genus
- Lathrobium
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
They generally inhabit leaf litter and other decaying matter.
Seasonal Activity
All year round but especially late spring to autumn.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Quite common and widespread in Britain.
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Lathrobium brunnipes. 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 Lathrobium brunnipes (3)
Frequently Asked Questions About Lathrobium brunnipes
What is Lathrobium brunnipes?
Lathrobium brunnipes is a species in the family Staphylinidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Lathrobium brunnipes?
around 10 mm. A very dark almost black rove beetle with orangey coloured legs.
Where is Lathrobium brunnipes found?
Habitat: They generally inhabit leaf litter and other decaying matter.
When is Lathrobium brunnipes active?
Lathrobium brunnipes: seasonal activity - All year round but especially late spring to autumn..