Oxybleptes davisi
This record describes Oxybleptes davisi (species). Recorded family: Staphylinidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Author is Howard Notman, American entomologist. Few references are found readily--see Biodiversity Heritage Librarey Howard Notman . He was a apparently an illustrator as well as an amateur painter--see AskArt-- Howard Notman which gives his biographic information as 20 April 1881 (Brooklyn, NY) - 21 December 1964 (Los Angeles, California).
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Staphylinoidea
- Family
- Staphylinidae (Rove Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Xantholininae
- Tribe
- Xantholinini
- Genus
- Oxybleptes
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
One BugGuide record to date (11/2009) was from xeric Longleaf Pine ( Pinus palustris ) forest. Beetles were noticed crawling about on bark of fallen pine limbs.
Geographic Range
Known from New York, New Jersey, Washington, D.C. (Frank et al., 2005). First BugGuide record (2008) is from the coastal plain of North Carolina.
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Noted to swarm, as are other members of this genus.
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Oxybleptes davisi. 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 Oxybleptes davisi (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Cotinis
Frequently Asked Questions About Oxybleptes davisi
What is Oxybleptes davisi?
Oxybleptes davisi is a species in the family Staphylinidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Oxybleptes davisi?
est. 4-6 mm (guide photo)
Where is Oxybleptes davisi found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | One BugGuide record to date (11/2009) was from xeric Longleaf Pine ( Pinus palustris ) forest. Beetles were noticed crawling about on bark of fallen pine limbs. |
| Range | Known from New York, New Jersey, Washington, D.C. (Frank et al., 2005). First BugGuide record (2008) is from the coastal plain of North Carolina. |
What is the life cycle of a Oxybleptes davisi?
Noted to swarm, as are other members of this genus.