Losiusa angusticollis
This record describes Losiusa angusticollis (species). Recorded family: Staphylinidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Disc of pronotum is continuous with hypomeron, no marginal bead present . Known from four specimens.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Staphylinoidea
- Family
- Staphylinidae (Rove Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Aleocharinae
- Tribe
- Oxypodini
- Genus
- Losiusa
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Lasius nests.
Geographic Range
Massachusetts, Washington, D.C., Kansas and Kentucky [BG data].
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Losiusa angusticollis Seevers, 1978
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Losiusa angusticollis. 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 Losiusa angusticollis (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Curt H.
Frequently Asked Questions About Losiusa angusticollis
What is Losiusa angusticollis?
Losiusa angusticollis is a species in the family Staphylinidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Losiusa angusticollis?
Disc of pronotum is continuous with hypomeron, no marginal bead present .
Where is Losiusa angusticollis found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Lasius nests. |
| Range | Massachusetts, Washington, D.C., Kansas and Kentucky [BG data]. |