Black Lordithon Rove Beetle
Lordithon niger
This record describes Lordithon niger (species). Recorded family: Staphylinidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Rare , considered to be a Species of Greatest Conservation Need in VA
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Staphylinoidea
- Family
- Staphylinidae (Rove Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Mycetoporinae
- Genus
- Lordithon
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
QC‒VA‒AL to IL‒KS‒TX
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Lordithon niger (Gravenhorst 1802)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Lordithon niger. 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 Black Lordithon Rove Beetle (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Ted Kropiewnicki; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Black Lordithon Rove Beetle
What is Black Lordithon Rove Beetle?
Black Lordithon Rove Beetle (Lordithon niger) is a species in the family Staphylinidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Black Lordithon Rove Beetle?
6.4‒13.2 mm
Where is Black Lordithon Rove Beetle found?
Range: QC‒VA‒AL to IL‒KS‒TX