Tasgius winkleri
This record describes Tasgius winkleri (species). Recorded family: Staphylinidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
General characteristics like T. melanarius , punctures on forebody usually denser (variable to some extent). Pronotum widest at anteriour third [at anteriour 1/5 in T. melanarius ] Safe discrimination by male genitalia. Not in the books, but useful to discriminate vs. T. melanarius , if seen: Tip of mandibles sharp in dorsal, but bluntly rounded in frontal view, shaped like breakfast knife. (caution: make sure edge of mandible is not worn off) this well seen here, pic. 6 earliest NA record: NY 1938
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Staphylinoidea
- Family
- Staphylinidae (Rove Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Staphylininae
- Tribe
- Staphylinini
- Genus
- Tasgius
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
native to Europe, adventive in NA, established in ne. US (NH-MI-PA) & ON
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Tasgius winkleri (Bernhauer 1906)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Tasgius winkleri. 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 Tasgius winkleri (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Tim Loh; Additional contributions by Beatriz Moisset , Boris Bueche , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Tasgius winkleri
What is Tasgius winkleri?
Tasgius winkleri is a species in the family Staphylinidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Tasgius winkleri?
General characteristics like T. melanarius , punctures on forebody usually denser (variable to some extent). Pronotum widest at anteriour third [at anteriour 1/5 in T. melanarius ] Safe discrimination by male genitalia. Not in the books, but useful to discriminate vs. T. melanarius , if seen: Tip of mandibles sharp in dorsal, but bluntly rounded in frontal view, shaped like breakfast knife. (caution: make sure edge of mandible is not worn off) this well seen here, pic. 6
Where is Tasgius winkleri found?
Range: native to Europe, adventive in NA, established in ne. US (NH-MI-PA) & ON