Quedius seriatus
This record describes Quedius seriatus (species). Recorded family: Staphylinidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
This is a very peculiar species within the subgenus Raphirus due to the punctation of the elytra which is of the same type as in several species of the subgenus Distichalius . It cannot be confused with any other species of the subgenus.
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
"typically found in moss soaked and more or less permanently sprinkled by water on rocks in or near rapid creeks, near waterfalls, etc."
Geographic Range
Western N. America, BC-CA
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Quedius seriatus Horn, 1878
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Quedius seriatus. 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 Quedius seriatus
What is Quedius seriatus?
Quedius seriatus is a species in the family Staphylinidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Quedius seriatus?
This is a very peculiar species within the subgenus Raphirus due to the punctation of the elytra which is of the same type as in several species of the subgenus Distichalius . It cannot be confused with any other species of the subgenus.
Where is Quedius seriatus found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | typically found in moss soaked and more or less permanently sprinkled by water on rocks in or near rapid creeks, near waterfalls, etc. |
| Range | Western N. America, BC-CA |