Batrisodes albionicus
(Aubé, 1833)
Batrisodes albionicus is a of ant-loving beetle in the Staphylinidae, Pselaphinae. It is distributed in western North America, with records from British Columbia, Alaska, Washington, Oregon, and California. As a member of the Batrisodes, it is likely associated with leaf litter and colonies, though specific ecological details for this species remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Batrisodes albionicus: /ˌbætrɪˈsoʊdiːz ælˌbaɪˈɒnɪkəs/
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Distribution
Western North America: Canada (British Columbia), USA (Alaska, Washington, Oregon, California).
Host Associations
- Ants - associated with in Batrisodes are commonly termed 'ant-loving beetles'; specific relationships for B. albionicus are not documented
More Details
Taxonomic note
The Batrisodes currently contains 88+ in North America. Species identification in this genus often requires examination of male genitalia () and facial structures, which are highly variable between species.
Research context
Michael L. Ferro, who has described multiple new Batrisodes , notes that 'little is known about the habits of most Batrisodes species.' This data deficiency applies to B. albionicus.