Platycholeus leptinoides

(Crotch, 1874)

Platycholeus leptinoides is a small in the , described by Crotch in 1874. It is to western North America, with records from California, Nevada, and Oregon. The is termitophilous, indicating an association with colonies.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Platycholeus leptinoides: /ˌplætɪˈkoʊliəs lɛpˈtɪnoʊ.aɪdz/

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Distribution

Western North America: documented from California, Nevada, and Oregon.

Host Associations

  • Termites - termitophilousKnown to associate with colonies; specific nature of interaction not documented.

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Taxonomic note

Authorship is cited as (Crotch, 1874), indicating the was originally described in a different before transfer to Platycholeus.

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