Arthmius involutus
Casey, 1893
Arthmius involutus is a small rove beetle ( Staphylinidae) described by Casey in 1893. It belongs to the Pselaphinae, a diverse group of minute beetles often associated with colonies. The is documented from multiple states in the southeastern and mid-Atlantic United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Arthmius involutus: //ˈɑːrθ.mi.əs ˌɪn.vəˈluː.təs//
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Distribution
Documented from the United States: Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. Records suggest a concentration in the southeastern and mid-Atlantic regions.
Host Associations
- Ants - associated with epithet 'involutus' and placement (Pselaphinae) suggest myrmecophilous habits, though specific species unconfirmed
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Taxonomic Note
Authored by Thomas L. Casey in 1893. The Arthmius is placed in the tribe Batrisini (subtribe Batrisina) within the speciose Pselaphinae.