Tmesiphorus carinatus
This record describes Tmesiphorus carinatus (species). Recorded family: Staphylinidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Similar to T. costalis , except pale reddish-brown, densely punctate. Pubescence short, appressed. Vertex with median frontal groove broader, not connected by branches with the fovea . Basal abdominal tergite with a median ridge, as well as one each side on the 2nd and 3rd dorsal segments. They do not appear to be obligate associates of ants or termites, but do seem to like to be with one or the other ―D.S. Chandler
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Staphylinoidea
- Family
- Staphylinidae (Rove Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Pselaphinae
- Tribe
- Speleobamini
- Genus
- Tmesiphorus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e.US
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Tmesiphorus carinatus (Say 1824)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Tmesiphorus carinatus. 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 Tmesiphorus carinatus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Richard Lareau; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , Robert Lord Zimlich , v belov , metrioptera
Frequently Asked Questions About Tmesiphorus carinatus
What is Tmesiphorus carinatus?
Tmesiphorus carinatus is a species in the family Staphylinidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Tmesiphorus carinatus?
2.5 mm
How do you identify Tmesiphorus carinatus?
Similar to T. costalis , except pale reddish-brown, densely punctate. Pubescence short, appressed. Vertex with median frontal groove broader, not connected by branches with the fovea . Basal abdominal tergite with a median ridge, as well as one each side on the 2nd and 3rd dorsal segments.
Where is Tmesiphorus carinatus found?
Range: e.US