Cremastocheilus angularis
LeConte, 1857
anteater scarab beetle
Cremastocheilus angularis is a myrmecophilous scarab beetle in the Cremastocheilus, commonly known as anteater scarabs. Like other members of this genus, it is believed to live within colonies as a of ant larvae and pupae, though specific details for this species remain limited. The species name 'angularis' refers to the angular body shape characteristic of the genus. It occurs in western North America, with confirmed records from California.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cremastocheilus angularis: /krɛˈmæstoʊˌkaɪləs æŋˈɡjʊlərɪs/
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Distribution
Known from California, USA. The Cremastocheilus reaches greatest diversity in the desert southwest, but occur across North America.
Host Associations
- Formica - mound-building ants, typical for Cremastocheilus
- Myrmecocystus - honeypot ants, documented for Cremastocheilus
- Lasius - cornfield ants, documented for Cremastocheilus
- Camponotus - carpenter ants, documented for Cremastocheilus
- Pogonomyrmex - harvester ants, in southwestern U.S.
- Veromessor - harvester ants, in southwestern U.S.
- Aphaenogaster - spine-waisted ants, in southwestern U.S.