Adranes coecus
LeConte, 1849
Adranes coecus is a of ant-loving beetle in the Staphylinidae. It is known from eastern North America. The species belongs to the tribe Clavigerini, whose members are obligate myrmecophiles, living in close association with colonies.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Adranes coecus: /əˈdreɪ.niːz ˈsiː.kəs/
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Habitat
Found in colonies. The specific microhabitat preferences within colonies are not documented.
Distribution
Eastern United States: Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Virginia.
Host Associations
- Formicidae - obligate myrmecophilemember of tribe Clavigerini, which are exclusively associated with colonies
Behavior
As a member of tribe Clavigerini, this is an obligate myrmecophile that lives within colonies. The specific behavioral adaptations to colony integration are not documented for this species.
Ecological Role
Myrmecophile; dependent on colonies for survival.
Similar Taxa
- Adranes tibialiscongeneric in same tribe, potentially overlapping in range and associations
- Other Clavigerini generashare obligate myrmecophile lifestyle and reduced body form, requiring examination of tribal characters for separation