Oxyporus femoralis
This record describes Oxyporus femoralis (species). Recorded family: Staphylinidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
...the white tibiae are a nice way to recognize this one - Adam Brunke
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. NA (ME-MN to FL-TX)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Oxyporus (s. str.) femoralis Gravenhorst
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Oxyporus femoralis. 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 Oxyporus femoralis (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Phillip Harpootlian; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov , metrioptera
Frequently Asked Questions About Oxyporus femoralis
What is Oxyporus femoralis?
Oxyporus femoralis is a species in the family Staphylinidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Oxyporus femoralis?
6-10.5 mm
How do you identify Oxyporus femoralis?
...the white tibiae are a nice way to recognize this one - Adam Brunke
Where is Oxyporus femoralis found?
Range: e. NA (ME-MN to FL-TX)