Aulicus edwardsii
Aulicus edwardsii is a of checkered beetle in the Cleridae. It belongs to the Aulicus, which is part of a family of predatory beetles commonly associated with dead wood . The species is known to be a for the parasitic chalcidid Acanthochalcis nigricans, indicating its role in complex ecological interactions involving wood-boring beetles and their .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Aulicus edwardsii: //ˈɔːlɪkəs ˌɛdˈwɑːrdzi.aɪ//
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Habitat
Associated with dead wood, based on -level and documented - relationships with wood-boring beetles.
Diet
Predatory, feeding on other insects. As a member of Cleridae, likely preys on woodboring larvae and other insects found in dead wood.
Host Associations
- Chrysobothris - preyAcanthochalcis nigricans, a of Chrysobothris jewel beetles, is documented as a known associate of Aulicus edwardsii, suggesting ecological connection through shared or prey relationships in dead wood systems.
Ecological Role
in dead wood . The documented association with Acanthochalcis nigricans, a of jewel beetles (Buprestidae), suggests A. edwardsii occupies a position in linking predatory beetles, wood-boring beetles, and hymenopteran parasitoids.
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Parasitoid Association
The Universal Chalcidoidea Database documents Acanthochalcis nigricans as a known associate of Aulicus edwardsii. This is primarily known as a of Chrysobothris jewel beetles (Buprestidae), including C. femorata and C. edwardsii. The ecological mechanism linking A. edwardsii to this parasitoid remains unclear—it may reflect shared use in dead wood, or A. edwardsii may prey on Chrysobothris larvae that serve as for the wasp.