Myllaena ludificans
This record describes Myllaena ludificans (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
Pond, marsh, and river margins
Geographic Range
The species is found in eastern Canada, from New Brunswick to Ontario, as well as in various US states, ranging from Massachusetts and Rhode Island in the Northeast to Oklahoma and Arkansas in the South Central region, and Wisconsin in the Midwest.
Seasonal Activity
IV–X.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Myllaena ludificans Casey, 1911
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Myllaena ludificans. 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 ludificans
How big is Myllaena ludificans?
1.6–1.7 mm
Where is Myllaena ludificans found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Pond, marsh, and river margins |
| Range | The species is found in eastern Canada, from New Brunswick to Ontario, as well as in various US states, ranging from Massachusetts and Rhode Island in the Northeast to Oklahoma and Arkansas in the South Central region, and Wisconsin in the Midwest. |
When is Myllaena ludificans active?
Myllaena ludificans: seasonal activity - IV–X..