Mocyta luteola
This record describes Mocyta luteola (species). Recorded family: Staphylinidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Staphylinoidea
- Family
- Staphylinidae (Rove Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Aleocharinae
- Tribe
- Athetini
- Genus
- Mocyta
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
In Quebec, specimens were mainly found in birch and fir forests. In New Brunswick, they appeared in various wetlands and coastal areas. Elsewhere, they were located in diverse habitats such as bogs, rodent nests, and even dumps.
Geographic Range
The species ranges from Minnesota in the Midwest to Rhode Island in the East Coast of the US and extends as far north as Newfoundland and Quebec in Canada.
Seasonal Activity
III–X
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Mocyta luteola (Erichson, 1839)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Mocyta luteola. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mocyta luteola
How big is Mocyta luteola?
1.8–2.6 mm
Where is Mocyta luteola found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | In Quebec, specimens were mainly found in birch and fir forests. In New Brunswick, they appeared in various wetlands and coastal areas. Elsewhere, they were located in diverse habitats such as bogs, rodent nests, and even dumps. |
| Range | The species ranges from Minnesota in the Midwest to Rhode Island in the East Coast of the US and extends as far north as Newfoundland and Quebec in Canada. |
When is Mocyta luteola active?
Mocyta luteola: seasonal activity - III–X.