Pictured Rove Beetle
Thinopinus pictus
This record describes Thinopinus pictus (species). Recorded family: Staphylinidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Identification notes
wingless
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Staphylinoidea
- Family
- Staphylinidae (Rove Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Staphylininae
- Tribe
- Staphylinini
- Genus
- Thinopinus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Intertidal sands
Geographic Range
Alaska to Baja California ; Penang Is., Malaysia
Diet and Behavior
Diet: mostly of beach hoppers (Amphipoda)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Thinopinus pictus LeConte 1852
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Thinopinus pictus. 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 Pictured Rove Beetle (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Boris Büche; Additional contributions by Beatriz Moisset , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Pictured Rove Beetle
How big is Pictured Rove Beetle?
avg. 17-18 mm
How do you identify Pictured Rove Beetle?
wingless
Where is Pictured Rove Beetle found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Intertidal sands |
| Range | Alaska to Baja California ; Penang Is., Malaysia |
What does Pictured Rove Beetle eat?
The diet of the Pictured Rove Beetle includes mostly of beach hoppers (Amphipoda).