Oxyporus elegans
This record describes Oxyporus elegans (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
- Oxyporinae
- Genus
- Oxyporus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e. TX-LA - Map (Campbell 1990),
Seasonal Activity
Apr-May, Oct (Campbell 1990),(BG data)
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Mushroom hosts: Lentinus lepideus and Pluteus sp. (Campbell 1990)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Oxyporus elegans LeConte, 1877
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Oxyporus elegans. 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 Oxyporus elegans
Where is Oxyporus elegans found?
Range: e. TX-LA - Map (Campbell 1990),
When is Oxyporus elegans active?
Oxyporus elegans: seasonal activity - Apr-May, Oct (Campbell 1990),(BG data).
What is the life cycle of a Oxyporus elegans?
Mushroom hosts: Lentinus lepideus and Pluteus sp. (Campbell 1990)