Tachyporus hypnorum
This record describes Tachyporus hypnorum (species). Recorded family: Staphylinidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
3 - 4 mm. Black with red elytra (wing cases) and a yellow patches on the hind corners of the otherwise black and glossy pronotum. Abdominal tergites have pale yellow hind margins. In plant litter, moss, under leaf rosettes, or amongst soil crumbs on the soil surface. It is a useful predator of other small invertebrates in the garden or in agriculture, feeding especially on 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, under leaf rosettes, or amongst soil crumbs on the soil surface.
Seasonal Activity
All year round.
Diet and Behavior
Life History
It is a useful predator of other small invertebrates in the garden or in agriculture, feeding especially on 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 hypnorum. 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 hypnorum (3)
Frequently Asked Questions About Tachyporus hypnorum
What is Tachyporus hypnorum?
Tachyporus hypnorum is a species in the family Staphylinidae, within the order Coleoptera.
Where is Tachyporus hypnorum found?
Habitat: In plant litter, moss, under leaf rosettes, or amongst soil crumbs on the soil surface.
When is Tachyporus hypnorum active?
Tachyporus hypnorum: seasonal activity - All year round..
What is the life cycle of a Tachyporus hypnorum?
It is a useful predator of other small invertebrates in the garden or in agriculture, feeding especially on aphids.