Xesturida laevis

Casey, 1906

Xesturida laevis is a of rove beetle ( Staphylinidae) described by Casey in 1906. It belongs to the Aleocharinae, tribe Lomechusini, a group known for diverse ecological associations including myrmecophily. The species is known from limited records in the southeastern United States.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Xesturida laevis: /zɛsˈtʊə.rɪ.də ˈlaɪ.vɪs/

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Distribution

Known from Mississippi, USA. Distribution records are sparse.

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Taxonomic Placement

Xesturida laevis is classified in the Aleocharinae, one of the largest subfamilies of Staphylinidae. The tribe Lomechusini includes many with specialized ecological relationships, though specific associations for X. laevis have not been documented.

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