Ecitonidia
Wasmann, 1900
Ecitonidia is a of () established by Wasmann in 1900. The genus belongs to the tribe Lomechusini within the Aleocharinae. Only one , E. wheeleri, has been formally described. Members of this genus are myrmecophilous, meaning they live in association with .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ecitonidia: //ˌɛsɪtoʊˈnɪdiə//
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Host Associations
- Eciton - associated with name Ecitonidia derives from association with Eciton
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Taxonomic placement
Ecitonidia is classified in the myrmecophilous tribe Lomechusini, which contains many adapted to living with . The genus name reflects its association with the ant genus Eciton.
Known species
Only one described is currently recognized: Ecitonidia wheeleri. The species epithet likely honors the myrmecologist William Morton Wheeler.