Stenichnus scutellaris
This record describes Stenichnus scutellaris (species). Recorded family: Staphylinidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
earliest record in our area: ON 2013 (probably earlier in ne US, but no published records)
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Staphylinoidea
- Family
- Staphylinidae (Rove Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Scydmaeninae
- Tribe
- Glandulariini
- Genus
- Stenichnus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
leaf litter and dead wood in forests, at forest edges, occasionally in wetlands and grasslands
Geographic Range
Native to w. Palaearctic, widespread in Europe, adventive in NA (ON & *ne US) (*BG data)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Stenichnus scutellaris (Müller & Kunze 1822)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Stenichnus scutellaris. 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 Stenichnus scutellaris (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Stenichnus scutellaris
What is Stenichnus scutellaris?
Stenichnus scutellaris is a species in the family Staphylinidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Stenichnus scutellaris?
1.4–1.5 mm
Where is Stenichnus scutellaris found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | leaf litter and dead wood in forests, at forest edges, occasionally in wetlands and grasslands |
| Range | Native to w. Palaearctic, widespread in Europe, adventive in NA (ON & *ne US) (*BG data) |