Pella fauveli
(Sharp, 1883)
Pella fauveli is a of rove beetle in the Staphylinidae, first described by Sharp in 1883. It belongs to the Aleocharinae and tribe Lomechusini. The species is known from North America and Central America, with records from the United States (California, Louisiana, Texas) and Mexico. Like other members of the Pella, it is likely associated with colonies, though specific ecological details for this species remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pella fauveli: /ˈpɛl.a fɔːˈve.li/
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Distribution
Recorded from the United States (California, Louisiana, Texas) and Mexico. The spans southern North America into Central America.
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Taxonomic placement
Pella fauveli is classified within the tribe Lomechusini ( Aleocharinae), a group of rove beetles known for their associations with ants (myrmecophily). The Pella contains that are typically found in nests, though the degree of integration with colonies varies among species.