Tachyporus flavipennis
This record describes Tachyporus flavipennis (species). Recorded family: Staphylinidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Very similar to T. maculicollis, but smaller and entirely yellowish pronotom (maculicollis usually has a dark central cloud, but can sometimes be completely pale like flavipennis).
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Staphylinoidea
- Family
- Staphylinidae (Rove Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Tachyporinae
- Tribe
- Tachyporini
- Genus
- Tachyporus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
NF-PA to CO-AK
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Tachyporus flavipennis. 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 flavipennis (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Brad Barnd
Frequently Asked Questions About Tachyporus flavipennis
What is Tachyporus flavipennis?
Tachyporus flavipennis is a species in the family Staphylinidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Tachyporus flavipennis?
Very similar to T. maculicollis, but smaller and entirely yellowish pronotom (maculicollis usually has a dark central cloud, but can sometimes be completely pale like flavipennis).
Where is Tachyporus flavipennis found?
Range: NF-PA to CO-AK