Odeles marginata
This record describes Odeles marginata (species). Recorded family: Scirtidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Around 5mm. Generally dirty yellow and black with the elytral hairs increasing towards the apex and sides. The head is black and the pronotum is dark in the centre but with yellowish margins. Antennal segment 2 and 3 are pale. See the ID checklist below. Wetland margins, particularly wet woodland. Widespread and relatively common, particularly in the west of UK. No additional images available for this species.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera
- Family
- Scirtidae
- Genus
- Odeles
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Wetland margins, particularly wet woodland.
Seasonal Activity
March - October
Additional species information
Recorded status
Widespread and relatively common, particularly in the west of UK.
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Odeles marginata. 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 Odeles marginata (3)
Frequently Asked Questions About Odeles marginata
What is Odeles marginata?
Odeles marginata is a species in the family Scirtidae, within the order Coleoptera.
Where is Odeles marginata found?
Habitat: Wetland margins, particularly wet woodland.
When is Odeles marginata active?
Odeles marginata: seasonal activity - March - October.