Quedius curtipennis
This record describes Quedius curtipennis (species). Recorded family: Staphylinidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
11 to 13mm. It is a black with red/brown antennae and tarsi. Detailed examination is necessary for identification. It is similar to several other species, especially the less common Quedius fuliginosus . In this species the meta sternum lacks the longitudinal keel. A species of extensive habitats on damp soils. It is often found in rotting logs, rotting vegetation etc. Widespread and frequent in most of Britain. No additional images available for this species.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Staphylinoidea
- Family
- Staphylinidae (Rove Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Staphylininae
- Tribe
- Staphylinini
- Genus
- Quedius
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
A species of extensive habitats on damp soils. It is often found in rotting logs, rotting vegetation etc.
Seasonal Activity
All year round.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Widespread and frequent in most of Britain.
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Quedius curtipennis. 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 Quedius curtipennis (2)
Frequently Asked Questions About Quedius curtipennis
What is Quedius curtipennis?
Quedius curtipennis is a species in the family Staphylinidae, within the order Coleoptera.
Where is Quedius curtipennis found?
Habitat: A species of extensive habitats on damp soils. It is often found in rotting logs, rotting vegetation etc.
When is Quedius curtipennis active?
Quedius curtipennis: seasonal activity - All year round..