Tachyporus jocosus
This record describes Tachyporus jocosus (species). Recorded family: Staphylinidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Identification notes
Det. E.G. Riley, 2010
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
e. NA (ON―NT to FL―NM) - Map
Seasonal Activity
all seasons in OK. It was the most abundant rove beetle species in the winter wheat fields in fall and winter and the second most abundant species during spring ( Elliott et al. 2006 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Tachyporus jocosus Say 1834
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Tachyporus jocosus. 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 jocosus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Harsi S. Parker; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Tachyporus jocosus
How big is Tachyporus jocosus?
1.5-1.9 mm
How do you identify Tachyporus jocosus?
Det. E.G. Riley, 2010
Where is Tachyporus jocosus found?
Range: e. NA (ON―NT to FL―NM) - Map
When is Tachyporus jocosus active?
Tachyporus jocosus: seasonal activity - all seasons in OK. It was the most abundant rove beetle species in the winter wheat fields in fall and winter and the second most abundant species during spring ( Elliott et al. 2006 ).