Rugilus rufipes
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Family: | Staphylinidae |
| Genus: | Rugilus |
| Species: | R. rufipes
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| Binomial name | |
| Rugilus rufipes (Germar, 1836)
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Rugilus rufipes is a species of rove beetle in the family Staphylinidae.[1][2][3] It is commonly found across Europe and parts of North America. These beetles are known for their slender bodies and distinctive red legs, which give the species its name.[4]
Description[edit]
Rugilus rufipes can be identified by its elongated body, which measures approximately 5-7 mm in length.[5] The beetle's coloration is primarily dark brown to black, with contrasting red legs and antennae. The elytra are relatively short, exposing several abdominal segments.[5]
Habitat[edit]
This species thrives in a variety of habitats, including forest leaf litter, under stones, and in decaying wood. Rugilus rufipes is particularly common in moist environments where organic matter is abundant.[6]
Behaviour and Ecology[edit]
Rugilus rufipes is a predatory beetle, feeding primarily on other small invertebrates. It is active throughout the year, with peak activity in the warmer months.[7] The beetle plays a crucial role in controlling the populations of soil-dwelling pests.[7]
Life Cycle[edit]
The life cycle of Rugilus rufipes includes several stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult. The larvae are similar in appearance to the adults but are smaller and lack fully developed wings.[8] The species undergoes complete metamorphosis, with the entire cycle taking several weeks to complete under optimal conditions.[8]
Distribution[edit]
Rugilus rufipes is widely distributed across Europe and has also been reported in various regions of North America. The species is adaptable and can be found in both rural and urban environments.[9]
References[edit]
- ^ "Rugilus rufipes". GBIF. Retrieved 2018-04-07.
- ^ "Rugilus rufipes Species Information". BugGuide.net. Retrieved 2018-04-07.
- ^ "Rugilus rufipes Overview". Encyclopedia of Life. Retrieved 2018-04-07.
- ^ Janson, Edward Wesley.; Janson, Edward Wesley; Curtis, John (1863). British beetles. Transferred from Curtis's British entomology. London: Bell and Daldy. doi:10.5962/bhl.title.9052.
- ^ a b Assing, Volker, ed. (2012). Staphylinidae (exklusive Aleocharinae, Pselaphinae und Scydmaeninae). Die Käfer Mitteleuropas / begr. von Heinz Freude; Karl-Wilhelm Harde; Gustav Adolf Lohse. Fortgef. von Bernhard Klausnitzer (2. Aufl., hrsg. von Volker Assig und Michael Schülke ed.). Heidelberg: Spektrum Akad.-Verl. ISBN 978-3-8274-1677-3.
- ^ Lott, Derek A.; Turner, James (2009). The Staphylinidae (rove beetles) of Britain and Ireland. Pt. 5: Staphylininae, Piestinae, Oxytelinae / Derek A. Lott. Colour plates prep. by James Turner. Handbooks for the identification of British insects. London: Royal Entomological Society. ISBN 978-0-901546-90-6.
- ^ a b Betz, Oliver; Irmler, Ulrich; Klimaszewski, Jan, eds. (2018). Biology of Rove Beetles (Staphylinidae). Cham: Springer International Publishing. doi:10.1007/978-3-319-70257-5. ISBN 978-3-319-70255-1.
- ^ a b Carabid Beetles in Their Environments. doi:10.1007/978-3-642-81154-8.
- ^ Government of Canada, Public Services and Procurement Canada (2002-07-01). "Checklist of beetles of Canada and Alaska / edited by Yves Bousquet. : A43-1861/1991E-PDF - Government of Canada Publications - Canada.ca". publications.gc.ca. Retrieved 2024-07-12.
Further reading[edit]
- Brunke, A.; Marshall, S. (2011). "Contributions to the faunistics and bionomics of Staphylinidae (Coleoptera) in northeastern North America: discoveries made through study of the University of Guelph Insect Collection, Ontario, Canada". ZooKeys (75): 29–68. doi:10.3897/zookeys.75.767. PMC 3088045. PMID 21594139.
- Frank, J.H.; Ahn, K.J. (2011). "Coastal Staphylinidae (Coleoptera): A worldwide checklist, biogeography and natural history". ZooKeys (107): 1–98. doi:10.3897/zookeys.107.1651. PMC 3392188. PMID 22792029.
- Klimaszewski, J.; McLean, J.; Chandler, D.; Savard, K.; et al. (2009). "Survey of rove beetles (Coleoptera, Staphylinidae) from Stanley Park, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, with new records and description of a new species. Part 2". ZooKeys (22): 19–33. doi:10.3897/zookeys.22.177.
- Klimaszewski, J.; McLean, J.; Li, A.; Savard, K. (2009). "Survey of rove beetles (Coleoptera, Staphylinidae) from Stanley Park, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, with new records and description of a new species. Part 1". ZooKeys (22): 5–17. doi:10.3897/zookeys.22.86.
- LeConte, J.L. (1861). Classification of the Coleoptera of North America. Smithsonian Miscellaneous Collections. Vol. 3. Smithsonian Institution. doi:10.5962/bhl.title.38459. ISBN 0665100558.
- White, Richard E. (1998) [1983]. A Field Guide to the Beetles of North America (Peterson Field Guides). Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. ISBN 0395910897.
External links[edit]
Media related to Rugilus rufipes at Wikimedia Commons
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