Myllaena arcana
This record describes Myllaena arcana (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
- Myllaenini
- Genus
- Myllaena
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Riparian and wetlands habitats
Geographic Range
Nearctic species distributed from western and eastern Canada (AB to NF) south through the eastern–central United States (from ME/NH and NJ west to IL/IA and south to AL–FL–TN–WV), extending into Mexico.
Seasonal Activity
II–XI (mainly V–VIII).
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Myllaena arcana Casey, 1911
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Myllaena arcana. 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 Myllaena arcana
How big is Myllaena arcana?
1.9-2.5 mm
Where is Myllaena arcana found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Riparian and wetlands habitats |
| Range | Nearctic species distributed from western and eastern Canada (AB to NF) south through the eastern–central United States (from ME/NH and NJ west to IL/IA and south to AL–FL–TN–WV), extending into Mexico. |
When is Myllaena arcana active?
Myllaena arcana: seasonal activity - II–XI (mainly V–VIII)..