Oxybleptes kiteleyi
This record describes Oxybleptes kiteleyi (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
- Xantholininae
- Tribe
- Xantholinini
- Genus
- Oxybleptes
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Swept from vegetation near hardwood forests. Collected from white tulle fabric interception traps in QC.
Geographic Range
CAN: ON, QC, NB; USA: ME, NY, NC
Seasonal Activity
Mainly active in fall: VI-X
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Oxybleptes kiteleyi Smetana, 1982
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Oxybleptes kiteleyi. 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 kiteleyi (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by LudoL
Frequently Asked Questions About Oxybleptes kiteleyi
How big is Oxybleptes kiteleyi?
4.1-5.3 mm
Where is Oxybleptes kiteleyi found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Swept from vegetation near hardwood forests. Collected from white tulle fabric interception traps in QC. |
| Range | CAN: ON, QC, NB; USA: ME, NY, NC |
When is Oxybleptes kiteleyi active?
Oxybleptes kiteleyi: seasonal activity - Mainly active in fall: VI-X.