Lathrobium impressum
This record describes Lathrobium impressum (species). Recorded family: Staphylinidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
5.5-7mm. Generally black and glossy but with red-brown legs, palps and antennae. Males are easier to identify than females due to having upturned hooks at the end of each style - a unique character. Other Lathrobium species, particular L. fovulum . This species must be keyed and the identifying features described and ideally photographed. 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
Near water, often under bark.
Seasonal Activity
All year.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Uncommon.
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Lathrobium impressum. 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 impressum (4)
Frequently Asked Questions About Lathrobium impressum
What is Lathrobium impressum?
Lathrobium impressum is a species in the family Staphylinidae, within the order Coleoptera.
Where is Lathrobium impressum found?
Habitat: Near water, often under bark.
When is Lathrobium impressum active?
Lathrobium impressum: seasonal activity - All year..