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Atheta modesta

Atheta modesta

Canada
Status
Not Evaluated

IUCN conservation assessment category

Habitat
Forest

Primary ecological niche & biome

Diet
Omnivorous

Dietary type and primary food source

Activity
Diurnal

Diurnal, nocturnal, or active patterns

Scientific Summary

GBIF Taxonomic Backbone & Wikipedia Registry Profile

CANADA: ALBERTA: 8 km southeast of Sherwood Park, NE 7 Twp., 53 ° 31 ’ N, 113 ° 19 ’ W, 31. VIII. 2003, J. Klimaszewski, aspen forest, (4 m, LFC; 1 f, LFC). NOVA SCOTIA: Annapolis Co.: Big Dam Lake, Kejimkujik National Park, 1222. VIII. 2004, 27. VI- 7. VII. 2004, H. Love, hemlock forest, pitfall trap, (54, DAL); Channel Lake, Kejimkujik National Park, 12 - 22. VIII. 2004, 25. VI- 5. VII. 2004, 18. IX- 2. X. 2004, H. Love and S. Baker, maple / oak / birch forest, pitfall trap, (13, DAL); Cape Breton Co.: East Bay, 9. IX. 2003, D. B. McCorquodale, (1, CBU); Cumberland Co.: Wallace, 1. VIII. 1965, B. Wright, (1, NSMC); Wentworth, VIII. 1965, B. Wright, sugar maple forest, pitfall trap, (1, NSMC); Digby Co.: Pebbleloggitch Lake, Kejimkujik National Park, 28. VI- 7. VII. 2004, 13 - 24. VIII. 2004, H. Love, maple / oak / birch forest, pitfall trap, (14, DAL); Halifax Co.: Point Pleasant Park, 28. VII. 2001, C. G. Majka, coniferous forest, on Russula brevipes Pk., (1, CGMC); Point Pleasant Park, 9. IX. 2001, C. G. Majka, coniferous forest, on Amanita gemmata, (19, CGMC); Point Pleasant Park, 23. VI. 2002, C. G. Majka, coniferous forest, on Fomitopsis pinicola (Fr.) Kar. (1, CGMC); Point Pleasant Park, 23. VIII. 2002, C. G. Majka, coniferous forest, on gilled fungi (2, CGMC); Waverley, 10. VIII. 1965, B. Wright, mixed forest, pitfall trap, (3, NSMC); Inverness Co.: Bornish Hills, 14 - 19. VII. 1995, G. R. Macpherson, (1, CBU); Lunenburg Co.: Bridgewater, 1 - 16. VII. 1965, B. Wright, red oak forest, pitfall trap, (5, NSMC); Queens Co.: Canning Field, Kejimkujik National Park, 14 - 23. VIII. 2004, 26. VI 6. VI. 2004, H. Love, hemlock forest, pitfall trap, (13, DAL); North Cranberry Lake, Kejimkujik National Park, 28. VI- 8. VII. 2004, 13 - 24. VIII. 2004, H. Love, hemlock forest, pitfall trap, (4, DAL); Kejimkujik National Park, 28. VI. 1994, 24. VIII. 1994, 11. IX. 2001, 29. IX. 2001, 24. VIII- 7. IX. 1994, 28. VII- 9. VIII. 1994, B. Wright, deciduous forest, pitfall trap, (13, NSMC).
Biology & Conservation

Ecologically, the conservation status of Atheta modesta is officially designated as Not Evaluated. Current field registries estimate a global population composed of an unquantified number of individuals, making habitat preservation critical to maintaining their wild populations.

It is typically endemic to forest, showing great physiological synergy with its surroundings. In terms of dietary preferences, it relies primarily on a diet of diverse organic matter. It exhibits specialized adaptations centered around a its natural cycle activity pattern, optimizing its energy conservation and interactions within its native ecosystem.

Ongoing biological monitoring and ecological advocacy emphasize the importance of protecting this species. The stability of its food chain and the prevention of fragmentation in its primary range are vital for the continued survival of Atheta modesta.

Energy & Activity Profile
Habitat & Adaptation Index
Quick Facts
Native RangeCanada
Habitat RangeForest
Lifespan
StatusData Deficient
ScientificAtheta modesta
Registry Info
LifespanUnknown
KingdomAnimalia
FamilyStaphylinidae