Stenus tarsalis
This record describes Stenus tarsalis (species). Recorded family: Staphylinidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Found in wetlands, in richly vegetated areas besides lakes and rivers and in floodplain fens. Widespread and fairly frequent in Britain. No additional images available for this species.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera
- Family
- Staphylinidae
- Genus
- Stenus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Found in wetlands, in richly vegetated areas besides lakes and rivers and in floodplain fens.
Seasonal Activity
All year round, especially in summer.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Widespread and fairly frequent in Britain.
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Stenus tarsalis. 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 Stenus tarsalis
What is Stenus tarsalis?
Stenus tarsalis is a species in the family Staphylinidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Stenus tarsalis?
3.5 to 4.5 mm rove beetle. It is dark grey with some yellow on the antennae. Stenus oscillator is almost identical, but very unlikely to occur in Leicestershire and Rutland.
Where is Stenus tarsalis found?
Habitat: Found in wetlands, in richly vegetated areas besides lakes and rivers and in floodplain fens.
When is Stenus tarsalis active?
Stenus tarsalis: seasonal activity - All year round, especially in summer..