Ocypus aeneocephalus
This record describes Ocypus aeneocephalus (species). Recorded family: Staphylinidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
A species of extensive habitats on damp but well drained soils. All year round, but peak time is summer and autumn. Widespread and fairly frequent in Britain. No additional images available for this species.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Staphylinoidea
- Family
- Staphylinidae (Rove Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Staphylininae
- Tribe
- Staphylinini
- Genus
- Ocypus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
A species of extensive habitats on damp but well drained soils.
Seasonal Activity
All year round, but peak time is summer and autumn.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Widespread and fairly frequent in Britain.
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Ocypus aeneocephalus. 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 Ocypus aeneocephalus
What is Ocypus aeneocephalus?
Ocypus aeneocephalus is a species in the family Staphylinidae, within the order Coleoptera.
Where is Ocypus aeneocephalus found?
Habitat: A species of extensive habitats on damp but well drained soils.
When is Ocypus aeneocephalus active?
Ocypus aeneocephalus: seasonal activity - All year round, but peak time is summer and autumn..