Pella loricata

(Casey, 1893)

Pella loricata is a of rove beetle in the Staphylinidae. It is a member of the tribe Lomechusini, a group known for their associations with ants. The species was described by Casey in 1893 and occurs in North America.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Pella loricata: //ˈpɛl.la lɒˈriː.kə.tə//

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Distribution

Found in North America. Distribution records indicate presence in Canada (Nova Scotia, Ontario) and the United States (District of Columbia, Ohio).

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Taxonomic placement

Pella loricata is classified in the Aleocharinae, tribe Lomechusini, subtribe Myrmedoniina. Members of this subtribe are commonly referred to as 'ant-loving beetles' due to their frequent associations with colonies, though specific details for P. loricata are not documented in available sources.

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