Salpingus ruficollis
This record describes Salpingus ruficollis (species). Recorded family: Salpingidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
A small beetle (3.75 mm). It’s small size and secretive habits of living under bark or in dead wood make it difficult find. Usually found under bark or in dead and decaying wood, especially where fungi are present. It is mainly recorded in woodland and other well wooded places. Can be encountered in most months of the year. Widespread in the southern half of Britain, becoming more sporadic and local in the far north. No additional images available for this species.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera
- Family
- Salpingidae
- Genus
- Salpingus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Usually found under bark or in dead and decaying wood, especially where fungi are present. It is mainly recorded in woodland and other well wooded places.
Seasonal Activity
Can be encountered in most months of the year.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Widespread in the southern half of Britain, becoming more sporadic and local in the far north.
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Salpingus ruficollis. 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 Salpingus ruficollis (2)
Frequently Asked Questions About Salpingus ruficollis
What is Salpingus ruficollis?
Salpingus ruficollis is a species in the family Salpingidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Salpingus ruficollis?
and secretive habits of living under bark or in dead wood make it difficult find.
Where is Salpingus ruficollis found?
Habitat: Usually found under bark or in dead and decaying wood, especially where fungi are present. It is mainly recorded in woodland and other well wooded places.
When is Salpingus ruficollis active?
Salpingus ruficollis: seasonal activity - Can be encountered in most months of the year..