Losiusa
Seevers, 1978
Species Guides
1Losiusa is a of rove beetles (Staphylinidae) described by Seevers in 1978. It belongs to the Aleocharinae, the largest subfamily of rove beetles, within the tribe Oxypodini. The genus is part of the subtribe Dinardina, a group known for myrmecophilous (-associated) associations. in this genus are small beetles that live in close association with ant colonies.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Losiusa: /loʊˈsuːziə/
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Habitat
Found in nests, as myrmecophiles associated with ant colonies.
Host Associations
- Formicidae - myrmecophilyAssociated with colonies; specific unknown
Behavior
Myrmecophilous; lives within colonies.
Ecological Role
Myrmecophile; ecological role within nests not well documented.
Similar Taxa
- DinardaBoth belong to subtribe Dinardina and share myrmecophilous habits; Dinarda is the type of the subtribe
- MyrmecophilusBoth are myrmecophilous aleocharine , though Myrmecophilus is in a different subtribe (Myrmecophilina)