Tachyporus chrysomelinus agg.
This record describes Tachyporus chrysomelinus agg. (species). Recorded family: Staphylinidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
This small orange and black rove beetle is shaped rather like a teardrop, travelling blunt end first! It is very similar to T. dispar and can only be separated by detailed examination. In plant litter, moss, leaves etc, and on the soil surface. Predatory on small insects on the soil or on plants, especially aphids
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera
- Family
- Staphylinidae
- Genus
- Tachyporus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
In plant litter, moss, leaves etc, and on the soil surface.
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Predatory on small insects on the soil or on plants, especially aphids
Additional species information
Recorded status
Common and widespread in Britain.
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Tachyporus chrysomelinus agg.. 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 Tachyporus chrysomelinus agg. (6)
Frequently Asked Questions About Tachyporus chrysomelinus agg.
What is Tachyporus chrysomelinus agg.?
Tachyporus chrysomelinus agg. is a species in the family Staphylinidae, within the order Coleoptera.
Where is Tachyporus chrysomelinus agg. found?
Habitat: In plant litter, moss, leaves etc, and on the soil surface.
What is the life cycle of a Tachyporus chrysomelinus agg.?
Predatory on small insects on the soil or on plants, especially aphids