Arthmius globicollis
LeConte, J. L., 1849
ant-loving beetle
Arthmius globicollis is a of ant-loving beetle in the Staphylinidae. It is known from North America, with records from the eastern and central United States. The species belongs to the Pselaphinae, a diverse group of small rove beetles frequently associated with colonies.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Arthmius globicollis: //ˈɑrθ.mi.əs ˌɡloʊ.bɪˈkoʊ.lɪs//
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Distribution
Eastern and central United States. Documented from Alabama, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia.
Host Associations
- ants - associated withThe 'ant-loving beetle' indicates association with colonies, though specific are not documented.
More Details
Taxonomic note
The specific epithet 'globicollis' (rounded neck) likely refers to a morphological feature of the pronotum or region. The was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1849.