Sonoma tishechkini
This record describes Sonoma tishechkini (species). Recorded family: Staphylinidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Examination of aedeagus is necessary Winged, capable of flight; collected in light trap . It is the only eastern Sonoma species known from low elevations.
Identification notes
Examination of aedeagus is necessary
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Staphylinoidea
- Family
- Staphylinidae (Rove Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Pselaphinae
- Genus
- Sonoma
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Deep litter, may be associated with dead wood .
Geographic Range
GA, SC, NC , VA(BG data)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Sonoma tishechkini Ferro & Carlton 2010
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Sonoma tishechkini. 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 Sonoma tishechkini
What is Sonoma tishechkini?
Sonoma tishechkini is a species in the family Staphylinidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Sonoma tishechkini?
~2mm
How do you identify Sonoma tishechkini?
Examination of aedeagus is necessary
Where is Sonoma tishechkini found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Deep litter, may be associated with dead wood . |
| Range | GA, SC, NC , VA(BG data) |