Lobrathium multipunctum
This record describes Lobrathium multipunctum (species). Recorded family: Staphylinidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Male with deeply emarginate and impressed 6th abdominal sternite; 5th sternite with broad apical impression, bordered anteriorly with a pair of tubercles. earliest record in our area: WA 1932
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Staphylinoidea
- Family
- Staphylinidae (Rove Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Paederinae
- Tribe
- Lathrobiini
- Genus
- Lobrathium
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
native to Europe [ map ] , adventive in NA (BC‒w.WA)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Lobrathium multipunctum (Gravenhorst 1802)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Lobrathium multipunctum. 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 Lobrathium multipunctum (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Tim Loh; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Lobrathium multipunctum
What is Lobrathium multipunctum?
Lobrathium multipunctum is a species in the family Staphylinidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Lobrathium multipunctum?
6.0‒8.5 mm
How do you identify Lobrathium multipunctum?
Male with deeply emarginate and impressed 6th abdominal sternite; 5th sternite with broad apical impression, bordered anteriorly with a pair of tubercles.
Where is Lobrathium multipunctum found?
Range: native to Europe [ map ] , adventive in NA (BC‒w.WA)