Sepedophilus wickhami
This record describes Sepedophilus wickhami (species). Recorded family: Staphylinidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Holotype Described from Sudbury, Ontario; rare
Identification notes
Holotype
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Staphylinoidea
- Family
- Staphylinidae (Rove Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Tachyporinae
- Tribe
- Tachyporini
- Genus
- Sepedophilus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Northeastern
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Sepedophilus wickhami Campbell 1976
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Sepedophilus wickhami. 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 Sepedophilus wickhami (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Nicolas Bédard
Frequently Asked Questions About Sepedophilus wickhami
What is Sepedophilus wickhami?
Sepedophilus wickhami is a species in the family Staphylinidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Sepedophilus wickhami?
Holotype
Where is Sepedophilus wickhami found?
Range: Northeastern