Platydracus immaculatus
This record describes Platydracus immaculatus (species). Recorded family: Staphylinidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Platydracus immaculatus (Platydracus immaculatus) is a species in the family Staphylinidae, commonly known as rove beetles, belonging to the order Coleoptera (Beetles). It is classified within the subfamily Staphylininae, tribe Staphylinini, suborder Polyphaga, superfamily Staphylinoidea. This species belongs to the genus Platydracus. Found in open habitats, esp. stony areas with sandy soil.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Staphylinoidea
- Family
- Staphylinidae (Rove Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Staphylininae
- Tribe
- Staphylinini
- Genus
- Platydracus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
open habitats, esp. stony areas with sandy soil
Geographic Range
so. half of QC & ON south to NC-UT
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Platydracus immaculatus (Mannerheim 1830)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Platydracus immaculatus. 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 Platydracus immaculatus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Bbarnd , Boris Bueche