Myrmecocephalus concinnus

(Erichson, 1839)

Myrmecocephalus concinnus is a of ( ) in the Aleocharinae. It has an exceptionally broad geographic distribution spanning six continents, including ranges in Africa, North and South America, Europe, and Asia, with in New Zealand and the Galápagos Islands. The species belongs to the tribe Falagriini, a group of small to -sized rove beetles often associated with colonies or decaying matter.

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Myrmecocephalus concinnus (Erichson, 1840) by URSchmidt. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Myrmecocephalus concinnus: /ˌmɜːrmɛkəˈsɛfæləs kənˈsɪnəs/

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Distribution

to Africa, North America, South America, Europe, and Southern Asia. Specific recorded locations include: Azores (Flores, São Miguel, Terceira), Algeria, Canary Islands, Madeira, Russia (Far East), Japan, China, Canada, USA, Mexico, Guatemala, Panama, French Guiana, Bolivia, Brazil, Argentina, Grenada, St. Vincent, Madagascar, Mauritius, and Réunion. to New Zealand and the Galápagos Islands.

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Taxonomic history

Originally described as Falagria concinna by Erichson in 1839, later transferred to the Myrmecocephalus. The genus name Myrmecocephalus references an association with (), though specific myrmecophilous behaviors for this have not been documented in the provided sources.

Distribution pattern

The exhibits a highly unusual transoceanic distribution pattern, occurring on multiple isolated island systems (Azores, Galápagos, Madeira, Canary Islands, Mauritius, Réunion, Madagascar) as well as continental landmasses. This pattern suggests either exceptional capability or potential cryptic requiring further study.