Margarinotus striola
This record describes Margarinotus striola (species). Recorded family: Histeridae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Length 5 to 7 mm. One of a group of similar species which require detailed examination. They are typically found under or in carrion, rotting vegetation or dung etc. No additional images available for this species.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera
- Family
- Histeridae
- Genus
- Margarinotus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
They are typically found under or in carrion, rotting vegetation or dung etc.
Seasonal Activity
Mainly April to October.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Widespread in Britain.
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Margarinotus striola. 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 Margarinotus striola (2)
Frequently Asked Questions About Margarinotus striola
What is Margarinotus striola?
Margarinotus striola is a species in the family Histeridae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Margarinotus striola?
5 to 7 mm. One of a group of similar species which require detailed examination.
Where is Margarinotus striola found?
Habitat: They are typically found under or in carrion, rotting vegetation or dung etc.
When is Margarinotus striola active?
Margarinotus striola: seasonal activity - Mainly April to October..